Chess news 2025

Chess.com is making significant strides in 2025, highlighted by chess's debut at the Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from July 31 to August 3, with a $1.5 million prize pool17. Chess.com and GM Magnus Carlsen are partnering with the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) to introduce chess to a broader esports audience1. The top 12 players from the Champions Chess Tour (CCT) and four additional players from a "Last Chance Qualifier" (LCQ) will compete for the prizes1. Chess.com is also focused on platform improvements, including launching Chess.com Proctor to deter cheating, enhancing game review and analysis tools, and integrating courses by Chessable2. The Titled Tuesday Grand Prix will run from January 7 to May 277.
Citations:
https://www.chess.com/news/view/chess-makes-historic-debut-at-esports-world-cup-2025-with-1-5-million-prize-pool
https://www.chess.com/blog/chesscom/chess-coms-10-new-years-resolutions