Nihal Sarin Qualifies for Esports World Cup; Praggnanandhaa Misses Out

Nihal Sarin is going to the Esports World Cup, a big competition in Saudi Arabia!

He won a special match called the Last Chance Qualifier to get there.

He beat some other really good chess players to earn his spot.

He will be representing S8UL.

Another Indian player, Arjun Erigaisi, was already in the World Cup.

Unfortunately, another Indian player, Praggnanandhaa, lost and won't be going.

This is chess's first time at the Esports World Cup!