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Vidit Gujrathi Falls at the Final Hurdle in Mumbai, Misses Esports World Cup Spot
Times of India·Wednesday, 8 July 2026
Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi lost 2-1 to Dutch Grandmaster Benjamin Bok in the final of the India Rising: Road to EWC event held in Mumbai. The defeat denied Vidit a berth at the Esports World Cup 2026, repeating his near-miss from last year. Bok sealed the qualification spot instead.
Why It Matters
Vidit is one of India's top chess talents, and chess fans who followed this Mumbai event were left disappointed after a closely fought final.
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