India's 72nd Grandmaster Mitrabha Guha, who once appeared on Kaun Banega Crorepati and won Rs 4.8 lakh has secured India's final spot for the Esports Nations Cup 2026. The Kolkata player overcame years of financial struggles and family sacrifices to reach the top.

Now pursuing an MBA, the Commonwealth classical chess champion is set to compete alongside stars like Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura.