Why: Chess at EWC 2025 is the biggest chess tournament yet, and the massive prize pool has driven the best-of-the-best to sign with esports organizations and prepare for a huge mental game like no …

It was the first chess tournament at the Esports World Cup, which is part of a three-year partnership between online gaming platform Chess.com and the Esports World Cup Foundation until 2027 to …

Learn everything about the Esports World Cup 2025 - location, format, time control, and more.

May 16, 2025 · For years, chess has been growing online in popularity, much to the bemusement of many. This centuries-old board game boasts a relatively large following in its own right, but since …

Jul 29, 2025 · From its roots in India centuries ago to the online matches of today, chess has now entered the world of esports. The Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025 is taking place in Riyadh, Saudi …

Apr 28, 2025 · Chess is joining the Esports World Cup this summer, sitting alongside iconic gaming titles like Call of Duty, Counter-Strike 2 and VALORANT. On the face of it, Chess might seem like the …

Dec 17, 2024 · Chess.com and GM Magnus Carlsen have announced a major partnership with the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF), which means that competitive chess will be featured for the …

Esports World Cup 2026 is an offline Saudi Arabian Chess tournament, ESL FACEIT Group, and Chess.com. This A-Tier tournament will take place from Aug 11 to 15 2026 featuring 21 players …

The Esports World Cup is a tournament series for online and esports games, first held in 2022 under the name Gamers8. The tournaments take place in July and August in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Aug 2, 2025 · Magnus Carlsen representing Team Liquid took home gold in Riyadh after a dominant performance against Team Falcons’ Alireza Firouzja in Chess at EWC 25. Carlsen added another …