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Pragmatism, resilience and precision: How Magnus Carlsen retained his chess title at Esports World Cup 2026
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (794+ words) Updated: Aug 16, 2026 12:30 IST, PARIS - 5 MINS READ In sport, victories matter more than margins. Magnus Carlsen embodies that philosophy by winning consecutive chess titles at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris on Saturday. “I was watching the ‘Mourinho’ documentary on Netflix…...
Esports World Cup 2026: Magnus Carlsen defends chess title; Nakamura finishes third
15+ hour, 26+ min ago (418+ words) Updated: Aug 15, 2026 23:19 IST, PARIS - 3 MINS READ Team Liquid’s Magnus Carlsen had arrived at the Esports World Cup 2026 slightly unwell. His exhibition match against Giannis Antetokounmpo was cancelled, some of his media commitments struck off. But the formidable Norwegian was unshakeable…...
Nihal Sarin, Arjun Erigaisi bow out as India????s chess campaign ends at Esports World Cup
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (322+ words) Updated: Aug 14, 2026 23:10 IST, PARIS - 2 MINS READ India’s chess challenge in the Esports World Cup 2026 ended on Friday as both Nihal Sarin and Arjun Erigaisi lost in the quarterfinals to Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura, respectively, on Friday. Carlsen and Nihal,…...
Sinquefield Cup 2026: Praggnanandhaa picks win over Jorden van Foreest
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (156+ words) R. Praggnanandhaa picked his second win at the Sinquefield Cup 2026 by bettering Jorden van Foreest in the fourth round on Thursday. The Indian Grandmaster now sits joint-second in the standings with 2.5 points. Praggnanandhaa started with white pieces and the Dutch GM…...
Hikaru Nakamura: Classical Chess World Championship could completely lose its value
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (521+ words) Updated: Aug 14, 2026 08:25 IST, PARIS - 4 MINS READ The Esports World Cup is usually associated with RGB lights, cooling pads and virtual action on LED screens. Does chess really fit into it? Hikaru Nakamura certainly thinks so and to an extent, where…...
Arjun, Nihal enter Esports World Cup 2026 quarterfinals with wins in last-bracket qualifiers; Nepomniachtchi knocked out
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (414+ words) Updated: Aug 13, 2026 23:26 IST, Paris - 3 MINS READ What turns the wheel of fortune? A prayer pointing to the skies, crossing of the fingers, or just wishing well for the people you care about? When Arjun Erigaisi, after beating Nihal Sarin, said…...
Tough love at Esports World Cup 2026: Friendship triumphs over rivalry for Arjun and Nihal in Paris
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (641+ words) Updated: Aug 13, 2026 10:23 IST, Paris - 4 MINS READ The Esports World Cup is designed so that chess rounds do not have draws. Tied results prompt Armageddon. So, when Arjun Erigaisi and Nihal Sarin faced off on the opening day of the chess…...
Carlsen, Nakamura enter playoffs; Indians get second chance in chess at Esports World Cup 2026
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (501+ words) Updated: Aug 13, 2026 03:21 IST, PARIS - 4 MINS READ On a day that started with sweltering heat and three Indians in action in chess at Esports World Cup 2026, the end was rather cold at the Expo Porte de Versailles here on Wednesday. S8UL’s…...
Sinquefield Cup 2026 — Praggnanandhaa beats Sindarov in second round
4+ day, 24+ min ago (113+ words) Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa scored his first win at the Sinquefield Cup 2026 on Tuesday by taking down the World Championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov. In a six-hour marathon game that lasted 95 moves, Praggnanandhaa won with the white pieces after a Knight-and-Rook endgame....
Arjun Erigaisi and Nihal Sarin Will Play Each Other on Day 1 — Here's Why That's a Problem for India's EWC Hopes
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (183+ words) Updated: Aug 12, 2026 13:16 IST - 2 MINS READ When does the EWC 2026 Chess Group Stage take place? August 12–13, with Playoffs on August 14–15. Matches start at 3.30PM IST. Who is Arjun Erigaisi playing first? Fellow Indian GM Nihal Sarin. What is the prize pool for…...