Chess: Vidit Gujrathi Exclusive. ‘India is a chess powerhouse but far from becoming an esports hub’ |: Chess News:

Chess Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi Exclusive (Designed by TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: The race for a place in the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 in Paris by India Rising. The road to the EWC Chess qualifiers erupted into a blockbuster final between two established Grandmasters. India’s Vidit Gujrathi will take on Benjamin Bok of the Netherlands. Both … Read more

Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi Exclusive. ‘India is a chess powerhouse but far from becoming an esports hub’ |: Chess News:

Vidit Gujrathi Exclusive (Graphic designed by TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: The race for a place in the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 in Paris by India Rising. The road to the EWC Chess qualifiers erupted into a blockbuster final between two established Grandmasters.India’s Vidit Gujrathi will take on Benjamin Bok of the Netherlands. Both have booked … Read more

“This is India’s moment”. Why the country of 1.4 billion now has a dedicated channel to the Esports World Cup | Chess News:

Aravindh Chithambaram, Arjun Erigaisi, and Nihal Sarin (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: The traditional boundaries of Indian sports are rapidly expanding into the digital realm, with the Rise of India. Road to EWC, a collaboration between JioBLAST, Chess.com, and the Esports World Cup (EWC) Foundation, has emerged as the latest expression of the country’s rising esports … Read more

Vidit Gujrathi Exclusive. ‘India is a chess powerhouse but far from becoming an esports hub’ |: Chess News:

Vidit Gujrathi Exclusive (Graphic designed by TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: The race for a place in the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 in Paris by India Rising. The road to the EWC Chess qualifiers erupted into a blockbuster final between two established Grandmasters.India’s Vidit Gujrathi will take on Benjamin Bok of the Netherlands. Both have booked … Read more