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Magnus Carlsen says chess is ‘made for the digital age’ amid esports integration
The world of chess has been going through somewhat of an evolution in recent years, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down.
Carlsen wins inaugural chess tournament at Esports World Cup
Magnus Carlsen has won the inaugural Chess tournament at the Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC 25), defeating Alireza Firouzja in a thrilling final series. Representing Team
Chess grandmaster wins first online competition at Esports World Cup
Number one grandmaster, Magnus Carlsen, has won the inaugural online chess competition at the Esports World Cup. The 34-year-old Norwegian will take home $250,000 (around £188,000). The Esports World Cup (EWC) being held in Riyadh,
‘Maybe we can get a bigger stage next time’: Magnus Carlsen wins 1st ever chess title at Esports World Cup
Asked at the press conference if he will be back next year, Carlsen said with a smile: "As long as I know how the pieces move, I will try (to play) and do my very best in the in the EWC for years to come.
2025 Esports World Cup Week 4: Overwatch, Chess, Full Schedule
The 2025 Esports World Cup is approaching its halfway point, and Club Championship teams are fighting for a 7 million USD grand prize, cut from a record-breakin
Explained: Why chess and Carlsen's appearance at Esports World Cup 2025 is causing controversy
The chess tournament at the 2025 Esports World Cup has begun in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, but not without controversy. Saudi Arabia’s alleged sportswashing and Magnus Carlsen’s ambassador role has raised concerns.
‘Chess is made for the digital age because…’ says chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen amid esports integration
While Carlsen, like many other chess players, values traditional over-the-board chess, he sees the online transition as a natural fit for the game.
Chess-Carlsen claims first Esports World Cup title
(Reuters) -Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen won the inaugural Esports World Cup chess tournament on Friday, defeating Alireza Firouzja in Riyadh. World number one Carlsen claimed the $250,000 top prize and saw his Team Liquid sneak ahead in the overall championship after his win over Firouzja.
Chess makes Esports World Cup debut in Saudi Arabia
Chess is making its debut at the 2025 Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia, with $1.5 million on the line. Ahead of the first pieces being moved around the board, 5-time world champion from Norway, Magnus Carlsen,
Chess grandmaster Carlsen wins at Esports World Cup
The Esports World Cup (EWC) being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is one of the biggest multi-discipline tournaments in competitive professional gaming. The inclusion of chess in this year's schedule was somewhat controversial,
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EWC 2025 Chess Grand Final: Magnus Carlsen readies “bow and arrow” to shoot another Falcon

While Magnus Carlsen is the favorite at the Grand Final of the EWC 2025 chess tournament, Alireza Firouzja is by no means an underdog. Both Grandmasters have had unbeaten runs in the event so far, ...
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EWC: Team building! Chess Grandmasters talk about unusual experience of playing for a club

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WATCH: Magnus Carlsen shushes Saudi crowd after roaring support for Hikaru Nakamura at Esports World Cup in Riyadh

With the live audience heavily favouring the American Nakamura, who represents Saudi-based Esports organisation, team Falcon, ...
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"The format at EWC brings a different kind of intensity" - India's Nihal Sarin after Esports World Cup 2025 Chess LCQ qualification [Exclusive]

Grandmaster Nihal Sarin is all set to tackle the EWC 2025 chess division as he becomes the only Indian to qualify from the ...
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Chess is now an esport as Esports World Cup adds the 1,500 ... - PC Gamer

Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Jordan Lye via Getty.) The Esports World Cup (EWC) has announced a surprising new addition to its lineup of games for the 2025 event: Chess.

Nihal reaches quarters; Giri slams his mouse

Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin underlined his prowess in fast formats as he defeated Anish Giri and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave to ...
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EWC: Armageddon time! Chess tournament explained

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Hans Niemann slams table after losing to Anish Giri; no signs of going viral

American was in a winning position but frozen into time trouble, in the last chance qualifier of Esports World Cup.