# Nihal Sarin Secures EWC 2026 Spot

URL: https://technosports.co.in/nihal-sarin-secures-ewc-2026-spot/  
Published: 2026-06-09  
Updated: 2026-06-09  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

India’s chess prodigy Nihal Sarin is Paris-bound! The S8UL Grandmaster officially clinched his spot for the Esports World Cup 2026 after a dominant leaderboard performance.

- **Direct Entry:** Skipping play-ins, Nihal heads straight to the Group Stage.
- **The Stakes:** He’s hunting a massive $1.5M prize pool.
- **Global Vision:** Nihal joins teammate Aravindh Chithambaram, cementing S8UL’s elite status on the world stage.