Chess legend Magnus Carlsen is stepping into the world of esports, bringing his strategic brilliance to Saudi Arabia’s Esports World Cup.

Magnus Carlsen hailed the Esports World Cup as an incredible event after he became the tournament’s first chess champion in Riyadh on Friday.

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.

Magnus Carlsen emerged victorious at the inaugural Esports World Cup chess tournament in Riyadh, securing a $250,000 prize after defeating Alireza Firouzja. Carlsen's win propelled Team Liquid to the ...

Magnus Carlsen won the inaugural online chess Esports World Cup held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. For the first time, chess became a featured title in the 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).

Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen won the inaugural Esports World Cup chess tournament on Friday, defeating Alireza Firouzja in Riyadh.

Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin reached the Chess playoffs at EWC 2025, defeating Anish Giri and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. In the quarter-finals, he faced Magnus Carlsen, managing a draw in the first ...

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Carlsen, who became a grandmaster at 13, says the online world has opened the world of chess to a new audience. “It’s a fantastic thing that we have this new digital age, where information is ...