Gen.G.Arjun Erigaisi defeated Aurora.Ian Nepomniachtchi 2-1 in the Esports World Cup 2025 quarterfinals to advance to the semifinals. Arjun will face Alireza Firouzja in the next round after the Team Falcons GM won his quarterfinal match.

The Esports World Cup 2025 takes place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from July 29 to August 1. The quarterfinals feature four-game matches with 10+0 rapid time control and Armageddon tiebreakers. Arjun advances to compete for a share of the $1.5 million prize pool with the winner earning $250,000.