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Esports World Cup 2026 | Playoffs
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Top 100 players in this event
- GM Magnus Carlsen ★: No. 1, 12½/16
- GM Hikaru Nakamura ★: No. 2, 8½/15
- GM Denis Lazavik ★: No. 3, 8½/18
- GM Alireza Firouzja ★: No. 4, 4½/14
- GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov ★: No. 5, 2/5
- GM Erigaisi Arjun ★: No. 6, 2/5
- GM Hans Moke Niemann ★: No. 7, 1½/4
- GM Nihal Sarin ★: No. 8, ½/3
Standings
| # | Player | Fed | Rating | Score | Games | Perf | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GM Magnus Carlsen ★ | NOR | 2823 | 12½ | 16 | ||
| 2 | GM Hikaru Nakamura ★ | USA | 2792 | 8½ | 15 | ||
| 3 | GM Denis Lazavik ★ | BLR | 2621 | 8½ | 18 | ||
| 4 | GM Alireza Firouzja ★ | FRA | 2757 | 4½ | 14 | ||
| 5 | GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov ★ | UZB | 2762 | 2 | 5 | ||
| 6 | GM Erigaisi Arjun ★ | IND | 2759 | 2 | 5 | ||
| 7 | GM Hans Moke Niemann ★ | USA | 2725 | 1½ | 4 | ||
| 8 | GM Nihal Sarin ★ | IND | 2718 | ½ | 3 |
Games
| Round | Game | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 01.01.01 | Hikaru Nakamura – Erigaisi Arjun | ½-½ |
| 01.01.01 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov – Denis Lazavik | ½-½ |
| 01.01.02 | Denis Lazavik – Nodirbek Abdusattorov | ½-½ |
| 01.01.02 | Erigaisi Arjun – Hikaru Nakamura | ½-½ |
| 01.01.03 | Hikaru Nakamura – Erigaisi Arjun | ½-½ |
| 01.01.03 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov – Denis Lazavik | ½-½ |
| 01.01.04 | Erigaisi Arjun – Hikaru Nakamura | ½-½ |
| 01.01.04 | Denis Lazavik – Nodirbek Abdusattorov | ½-½ |
| 01.01.05 | Denis Lazavik – Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 1-0 |
| 01.01.05 | Hikaru Nakamura – Erigaisi Arjun | 1-0 |
| 01.01.01 | Magnus Carlsen – Nihal Sarin | 1-0 |
| 01.01.01 | Alireza Firouzja – Hans Moke Niemann | 1-0 |
| 01.01.02 | Hans Moke Niemann – Alireza Firouzja | ½-½ |
| 01.01.02 | Nihal Sarin – Magnus Carlsen | 0-1 |
| 01.01.03 | Alireza Firouzja – Hans Moke Niemann | ½-½ |
| 01.01.03 | Magnus Carlsen – Nihal Sarin | ½-½ |
| 01.01.04 | Hans Moke Niemann – Alireza Firouzja | ½-½ |