The knockout stage of the Last Chance Qualifier in Riyadh has determined the final four participants for the Esports World Cup chess main event. After a long day of intense rapid matches, Nihal Sarin, Javokhir Sindarov, Anish Giri and Levon Aronian claimed qualification. They now join twelve invited players, including Carlsen, Nakamura and Firouzja, in the 16-player tournament that begins on Tuesday, 29 July. | Photos: Aditya Sur Roy / ChessBase India