'I now know I was wrong': Hikaru on chaotic EWC match against Firouzja
Hikaru Nakamura finished third at the 2026 Esports World Cup after Alireza Firouzja forfeited their match following technical issues and multiple disconnections. Initially blaming chess.com, Nakamura later learned the problems were caused by the EWC.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
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