Team Liquid’s Magnus Carlsen had arrived at the Esports World Cup 2026 slightly unwell. His exhibition match against Giannis Antetokounmpo was cancelled, some of his media commitments struck off. But ...

India’s chess challenge in the Esports World Cup 2026 ended on Friday as both Nihal Sarin and Arjun Erigaisi lost in the quarterfinals to Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura, respectively, on Friday.

EWC returns to Riyadh July 6 - August 23, 2026; over 2000 players and 200 clubs from more than 100 countries to compete in 24 ...

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The group stage of the Chess competition at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 is set to begin on Wednesday, featuring 16 elite players vying for the championship and a share of the impressive $1.5 ...

BWF World Junior C'ships: Tanvi Patri, Shaina Manimuthu to headline Indian challenge ...

India's challenge at the Chess tournament of the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 came to an end in the quarterfinals, with Gen.G Esports' Arjun Erigaisi and S8UL Esports' Nihal Sarin both finishing among ...

PARIS: Indian chess will enjoy its strongest-ever representation at the Esports World Cup (EWC), with four Grandmasters set to compete in the Chess tournament at EWC 2026, scheduled to take place in ...

Chess returned to the Esports World Cup for a second year, with an expanded 22-player field. The August 11–15 tournament had a $1.5 million prize pool, including $250,000 for the champion. Regulation ...

The Group Stage of Chess at the Esports World Cup 2026 gets underway on Wednesday, with 16 of the world’s leading players starting their campaigns for the title and a share of the $1.5 million (Rs ...

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen showcased his unparalleled chess mastery by securing an undefeated victory and retaining his title at the prestigious Esports World Cup chess competition. Photograph: ...