# Aravindh Chithambaram: First Indian EWC Qualifier

URL: https://technosports.co.in/aravindh-chithambaram-first-indian-ewc-qualifier/  
Published: 2026-06-13  
Updated: 2026-06-13  
Author: Sudeshna Ghosh

History made! Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram has punched his ticket to the Esports World Cup 2026, becoming the first Indian to dominate the chess stage. Surviving a brutal, high-stakes gauntlet at DreamHack Atlanta, Aravindh proved his elite composure under pressure. This monumental victory signals the explosive convergence of classical chess and global esports, cementing India’s powerhouse status in the new digital arena.