Aravindh Chithambaram gana el DreamHack Atlanta y se clasifica para la Esports World Cup

Cuatro grandes maestros aseguraron su plaza en el Play-in de la Esports World Cup 2026 tras competir en el DreamHack Atlanta. Los GM Aravindh Chithambaram, Andrey Esipenko, Liem Le y Alexey Sarana obtuvieron su clasificación durante el evento celebrado del 15 al 17 de mayo.

Los GM Aravindh Chithambaram, Andrey Esipenko, Liem Le y Alexey Sarana se clasificaron para el Play-in de la Esports World Cup 2026 en el DreamHack Atlanta. Se enfrentarán a cuatro jugadores provenientes del Last Chance Qualifier en agosto por dos plazas en la fase de grupos principal, junto a estrellas como Magnus Carlsen. La fase de grupos contará con un total de 16 jugadores una vez que todas las clasificaciones se hayan completado.

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