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Carlsen Silences Crowd, Edges Nakamura in Esports World Cup Thriller
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Carlsen Silences Crowd, Edges Nakamura in Esports World Cup Thriller

By Khushboo Kumari August 1, 2025

Magnus Carlsen defeated Hikaru Nakamura in a thrilling Esports World Cup semifinal, requiring an Armageddon tiebreaker. Carlsen faced a partisan crowd supporting Nakamura, who plays for Team Falcons. Carlsen will face Alireza Firouzja in the final, while Nakamura plays Arjun Erigaisi for third place.

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S8UL's Nihal Sarin Secures Spot in EWC 2025 Playoffs
S8UL's Nihal Sarin Secures Spot in EWC 2025 Playoffs
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S8UL’s Nihal Sarin Secures Spot in EWC 2025 Playoffs

By Khushboo Kumari July 25, 2025

Grandmaster Nihal Sarin qualified for the EWC 2025 playoffs with a 5.5/7 score at the Last Chance Qualifier. He secured four consecutive wins early on. Despite a final-round loss, his strong performance secured his playoff spot, highlighting his tactical skills and maturity.

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