Mitrabha Guha Shines in Regional Qualifiers, Secures Spot in Esports Nations Cup Chess Team
Mitrabha Guha Secures Spot in Esports Nations Cup After Regional Qualifiers Triumph
New Delhi – Indian Grandmaster Mitrabha Guha has made headlines by topping the regional qualifiers, securing his place in the Indian chess contingent for the highly anticipated Esports Nations Cup (ENC) set to take place in November. Guha’s achievement adds to the excitement as he joins fellow compatriot Nihal Sarin, who received a direct invitation through the Champions Chess Tour (CCT) Leaderboard.
The ENC promises to be a thrilling event, featuring 128 players from around the globe competing for a staggering prize pool of USD 600,000 (approximately Rs 5.7 crore). The tournament will kick off on November 2 and culminate in the playoff final on November 8, with the entire event running until November 29.
The competition will begin with a round-robin group stage, where all 128 players will be divided into 16 groups of eight. The top 64 players will then advance to a single-elimination playoff bracket, ensuring a high-stakes atmosphere throughout the tournament.
Among the elite players confirmed for the ENC are chess titans such as Norway’s Magnus Carlsen, Poland’s Jan-Krzysztof Duda, France’s Alireza Firouzja, and the United States’ Hikaru Nakamura, making this event a must-watch for chess enthusiasts worldwide.
In related news, the Global Chess Festival has seen Indian GM Iniyan Pa continue his winning streak, recording his fifth consecutive victory. Iniyan outplayed Ayush Sharma, taking a one-point lead over Akash Sharadchandra Dalvi and Soham Kamotra. Meanwhile, third-seeded GM Abhijeet Gupta faced a setback, losing to IM Sammed Jaykumar Shete.
As the chess community gears up for these exciting events, all eyes will be on Guha and Iniyan as they represent India on the international stage. With the ENC just around the corner, the anticipation is palpable for what promises to be a thrilling showcase of chess talent.
Stay tuned for more updates as these remarkable players continue to make their mark in the world of chess.