Chess is an Esport
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Magnus Carlsen Crowned Champion
Chess had its debut at the Esports World Cup in August 2025, with Magnus Carlsen winning the inaugural chess final in Riyadh.
World's Best Players Signed to Esports Teams
Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, Alireza Firouzja, Fabiano Caruana, and more, now represent leading esports teams.
The Champions Chess Tour is the ultimate road to the Esports World Cup, the biggest esports event on the planet. Featuring Chess.com's three premier tournaments, the Tour will determine which 12 elite players earn their place on the world's biggest stage.
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