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Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi spoke to Times of India ahead of the India Rising: Road to EWC Chess LAN Finals, scheduled in Mumbai on Saturday. He reflected on a close call during the qualifier rounds and reaffirmed his ambition to qualify for the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris. Vidit acknowledged India's rising stature in global chess while noting the country still has significant ground to cover before becoming a true esports hub. He also commented on the growing but still evolving connection between traditional chess and the esports ecosystem.

Vidit Gujrathi eyes EWC 2026 Paris berth ahead of Mumbai LAN Finals

Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi spoke to Times of India ahead of the India Rising: Road to EWC Chess LAN Finals, scheduled in Mumbai on Saturday. He reflected on a challenging qualifier campaign that nearly saw him eliminated from contention. Gujrathi acknowledged India's rising prominence in world chess while noting the country still has ground to cover at the global level. He also discussed the growing intersection between traditional chess and the esports ecosystem. The grandmaster expressed strong determination to secure qualification for the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris.

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