Heartbreak for Indian chess fans as Vidit falls in Mumbai; Bok seals EWC berth
Why This Matters
Key context: Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi missed out on qualification for the Esports World Cup 2026 after losing 2-1 to Dutch Grandmaster Benjamin Bok in the India Rising: Road to EWC final in Mumbai. Vidit, who had hoped to redeem last year's near miss, said before the final that playing the Mumbai LAN and earning an EWC spot meant "a lot" to him. This development from timesofindia.indiatimes.com highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi missed out on qualification for the Esports World Cup 2026 after losing 2-1 to Dutch Grandmaster Benjamin Bok in the India Rising: Road to EWC final in Mumbai. Vidit, who had hoped to redeem last year's near miss, said before the final that playing the Mumbai LAN and earning an EWC spot meant "a lot" to him.
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