Esports Chess World Cup 2025: India grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi enters quarterfinals; how much could he win?
Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Esports World Cup chess competition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The tournament features four group winners advancing to the quarterfinals: Erigaisi from Group B, Levon Aronian from Group A, Alireza Firouzja from Group C, and
Magnus Carlsen
from Group D.
The event offers a substantial prize pool of USD 1.5 million.
The remaining quarterfinal positions will be determined through the Losers Bracket. Group A includes Ian Nepomniachtchi, Vladislav Artemiev, and Andrey Esipenko, while Group B features Anish Giri, Nihal Sarin, and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
SUBSCRIBE NOW!
Groups C and D comprise notable players as well. Group C includes Javokhir Sindarov, Wei Yi, and Hikaru Nakamura, while Group D features Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Fabiano Caruana, and Jan-Krzysztof Duda.
The match format consists of two games with 10 minutes per player without an increment. Ties are resolved through an armageddon game.
Arjun Erigaisi
Erigaisi began the tournament with a convincing 2-0 victory against fellow Indian player Sarin. In another match, Vachier-Lagrave defeated Giri 1.5-0.5.
The group winner's match was intense, with Erigaisi winning the first game with black pieces. After Vachier-Lagrave won the second game, Erigaisi claimed victory in the armageddon game with white pieces to advance.
by Taboola
by Taboola
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Promoted Links
Promoted Links
You May Like
Why Seniors Are Snapping Up This TV Box, We Explain!
Techno Mag
Learn More
Undo
In the Losers Bracket, Sarin will face Giri in the semifinals, with the winner advancing to play Vachier-Lagrave for a quarterfinal spot.
The tournament's prize structure ensures significant rewards for all participants. Even the bottom four players in the 16-player field will receive $50,000 each, equivalent to approximately Rs 43 lakh.
Breakdown of prize money:
1st Place: $2,50,000 (approx Rs 2.1 crore)
2nd place: $1,90,000 (approx Rs 1.6 crore)
3rd place: $1,45,000 (approx Rs 1.2 crore)
4th place: $1,15,000 (approx Rs 1 crore)
5th place (four players): $85,000 (approx Rs 74 lakh)
9th place (four players): $65,000 (approx Rs 56 lakh)
Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Hindu
23 minutes ago
- The Hindu
National Sports Governance Bill 2025: Is autonomy of sports bodies under threat?
Story so far: The National Sports Governance Bill, 2025, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday (July 23, 2025), minutes before being adjourned amid Opposition protests. The Bill, which is one of eight legislations listed for introduction in the ongoing Parliament monsoon session, seeks to regulate the various sports administrators in India. The Bill constitutes a National Sports Board (NSB) which will oversee all sports federations, including India's richest sports body – the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). 'I did a series of consultations with NSFs, athletes, coaches, also got 600 inputs from the public when the draft was put online for suggestions,' said Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya ahead of the monsoon session. He added that international bodies like the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and FIFA too were involved while drafting the Bill. However, two sports body which have opposed the Bill are BCCI and Indian Olympic Association (IOA), citing curtailing of autonomy. Here's a look at what the Bill entails and what is being opposed: National Sports Body Recognised sport organisations will be governed by newly established national sports bodies such as - National Olympic Committee, National Paralympic Committee, and National and Regional Sports Federations for each designated sport. Each national or regional sports federation will have international recognition by the concerned international sports governing body. Each of the above national sports bodies will have a General body, a 15-member Executive Committee with at least four women members, an ethics Committee, a dispute resolution committee, and an Athletes committee. Election to the executive committee for a four-year term is limited to Indian sportspersons above the age of 25 years but below 70 years. Persons between 70 and 75 years may contest elections, if permitted by bye-laws, and shall serve a full term. The government can approve government servants to seek election in the above committee. National Sports Board (NSB) A National Sports Board (NSB) will be established, which has the powers to recognise, suspend or cancel registrations of sports organisations. Its powers also include - (i) conducting inquiry on matters affecting welfare of sportspersons, development of sports in the country or misuse of public funds (ii) issue guidelines for Code of Ethics by sport bodies, constitute administrative bodies (iii) frame Safe Sports Policy for the protection and safety of women, minor athletes and others (iv) maintain roster of the National Sports Election panel which will oversee free and fair elections to the Executive Committees and the Athletes Committee of the National Sports Bodies. The NSB will also collaborate with International and national sports bodies to ensure compliance with the international standards, protection of the rights of athletes and support personnel. The board can suspend or cancel recognition of a sports body if its international recognition is suspended/cancelled, if it violates any part of this Act, if it has failed to hold elections, publish its annual audited accounts for misused, misapplied, or misappropriated any public funds. No sports organisation will be recognised unless it is a registered society, an incorporated not-for-profit company or a registered trust. The Centre is empowered to appoint officers and employees to discharge NSB's functions. Election panel and tribunal A National Sports Election Panel comprising of retired Chief/State Election Commissioner and other such electoral officers will be constituted, and every sports organisation shall appoint an electoral officer from the panel to oversee its election process. A three-member National Sports Tribunal will also be constituted, headed by a former judge of the High Court or Supreme Court, to ensure 'independent, speedy and cost-efficient' disposal of sports-related disputes. The tribunal has powers similar to a civil court and can summon anyone under oath, seek evidence, documents of discovery, and public records from any office. No civil court is allowed to hear pleas on matters in which Tribunal has jurisdiction. All cases in which National Sports Bodies are parties and are pending before a District Court or High Court will be transferred to the Tribunal on a date specified by the Centre. However, the Tribunal cannot adjudicate on disputes during events organised by International Federations such as the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games etc. It also does not have jurisdiction on matters dealt with by the internal disputes resolution committee of a National Sports Body, other tribunals, any International Federation, or the Court of Arbitration for Sports. It cannot adjudicate on doping-related disputes and involvement of International Charters and Statutes. Its verdict can be appealed to the Supreme Court after a thirty-day deadline. Other salient features All sports organisations recognised by the NSB shall be considered as a public authority under the Right to Information Act, 2005 with respect to the exercise of its functions, duties and powers. Any sports organisation seeking to use the word 'India' or 'Indian' or 'National' or any national insignia or symbols in any language in its registered name, operating name, logo, or otherwise must obtain a no-objection certification by the Centre. Upon suspension/cancellation of its registration, the sports organisation cannot use the name 'India' or the name of any State or district in India, or conduct any sports trials, tournaments, or events. The Board will maintain accounts, records, and prepare an annual statement which shall be audited by the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India at any interval it seems fit. The Centre has sweeping powers to make rules for modes of election to different sports bodies, membership to the Board, measures to ensure protection of rights and welfare of athletes, powers and functions of the Board, salary, qualification and term of various members elected to these bodies. It is also empowered to relax eligibility criteria for members, impose restrictions on participation of any national team/sportspersons of a concerned sport in international sports competitions in the interest of national security, public order and safety. Any action taken 'in good faith' by the Board or a National Sports Body or the Tribunal or any of their employee is protected from legal proceedings.
&w=3840&q=100)
First Post
23 minutes ago
- First Post
Nihal Sarin reaches Esports World Cup quarters as Anish Giri slams his mouse after loss to Indian Grandmaster; watch video
Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin underlined his prowess in fast formats as he defeated Anish Giri and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave to reach the quarter-finals of Esports World Cup. Giri's video of slamming his mouse in frustration is going viral. read more Nihal Sarin is the second Indian Grandmaster to reach the chess tournament quarter-finals at the Esports World Cup 2025. Images: ChessBase India/@S8ulesports on X India's Nihal Sarin stormed into the quarter-finals of the chess tournament at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025 on Wednesday by winning his Loser Brackets matches, as he joins world No.1 Magnus Carlsen and compatriot Arjun Erigaisi in the next round. Sarin defeated Dutch Grandmaster Anish Giri (2-0) and French player Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (1.5-0.5) in Group B matches to qualify for the quarter-finals of the tournament being played in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Also Read | Meanwhile, Ian Nepomniachtchi (Group A), Hikaru Nakamura (Group C) and Nodirbek Abdusattorov (Group D) have also qualified for the final eight-stage. While Vladislav Artemiev, Andrey Esipenko, Anish Giri, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Javokhir Sindarov, Wei Yi, Fabiano Caruana and Jan-Krzysztof Duda have been eliminated. The biggest shock elimination was that of Duda, who resigned on move five in Armageddon after a mouse slip forced a blunder from his end and cost him at least $20,000 in prize money earnings. Nihal reaches quarters; Giri slams his mouse On Tuesday, Levon Aronian (Group A), Erigaisi (Group B), Alireza Firouzja (Group C) and Carlsen (Group D) had qualified for the quarter-finals by winning their respective groups. Meanwhile, Kerala GM Nihal's victory over Anish Giri is going viral on social media after the veteran Dutch Grandmaster banged his mouse in frustration. Giri's instinctive action was reminiscent of Carlsen banging the table in June after losing a match against world champion D Gukesh at Norway Chess 2025. Anish bangs his mouse as S8UL star Nihal Sarin defeats Anish Giri 2-0! Nihal now moves to the lower bracket Decider Match against MVL - whoever wins moves to the Quarterfinals. — ChessBase India (@ChessbaseIndia) July 30, 2025 Also going viral is Nihal attending the event of Giri's key getting crushed at the Esports World Cup 2025. As a symbolic act, a player's key is crushed at the tournament after they are eliminated. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD From LCQ to playoffs for @NihalSarin 🚀 Nihal Sarin CRUSHES Anish Giri's key following his 2-0 win — EWC Extra (@EWC_Extra) July 30, 2025 The chess tournament at the EWC has a mega prize pool of $1.5 million. The eight players reaching the quarter-finals are guaranteed at least $85,000 (approximately Rs 75 lakh) together. The winner of the chess tournament will earn $250,000 (approximately Rs 2.2 crore).
Hindustan Times
23 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
ISL clubs seek dates from All India Football Federation
Kolkata: The possibility of a meeting between Indian Super League (ISL) clubs and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) brightened following an exchange of letters on Wednesday one day after the clubs had written to the federation seeking a dialogue with the president. All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey. (PTI) Acknowledging the clubs' letter, AIFF wrote back saying, 'We appreciate your collective intent and constructive approach towards the development and stability of Indian football.' AIFF asked the clubs to confirm names of their representatives for the proposed meeting. Listing names of their representatives, the clubs have asked for two options when AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey would be available so that they can decide on one. Eight clubs had written to AIFF seeking a meeting with Chaubey because of the uncertainty around ISL since the agreement between the federation and its commercial partners end this year. The clubs want to know from the AIFF president how he is confident ISL will happen. An ISL club official had also said AIFF had not shown any urgency regarding the 2025-26 ISL season. Reacting to that an AIFF official said the federation had written to its commercial partners on September 19, 2024, to discuss the master rights agreement which ends on December 8 this year. A follow-up letter was sent on November 21, 2024 and again on January 24, 2025. 'In the letter in January, AIFF offered to go and meet their representatives in Mumbai,' the official said. The first meeting happened on February 5,2025 and there were two more in March, the AIFF official said. A task force was formed at the AIFF executive committee meeting on April 7 and it met on April 18, said the official. AIFF responded to FSDL's proposal sent on March 5 on April 21 but its counter-proposal was rejected three days later, said the official. The Supreme Court's observation on April 26 to not take any major decision then put the negotiation on hold, said the official.
