2021 World Series of Chess

Start Date: Mar 31, 2021

Finish Date: Oct 16, 2022

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Welcome to the 2021 World Series of Chess! This is the 11th-annual WSOC event on Chess.com.

Are you excited about a Major League Baseball team? Declare it in the Comments section to represent it throughout the tournament. Not a fan of baseball? Get in on the fun, either by selecting a team or by having one randomly assigned to you. Then send your pick to the World Series by advancing to Round 4!

Past World Series of Chess winners:

  • 2011: Texas Rangers
  • 2012: Pittsburgh Pirates
  • 2013: Chicago Cubs
  • 2014: Milwaukee Brewers (TuanQuangPham)
  • 2015: Cleveland Indians (aksuited)
  • 2016: Miami Marlins (ephemeron-17)
  • 2017: Los Angeles Dodgers (soulpower74)
  • 2018: Cincinnati Reds (NM CaroInferno)
  • 2019: Washington Nationals (whirlwind2011)
  • 2020: In progress; check back later for the announcement!
Announcements

New Champion Crowned: 2020 WSOC Completed

whirlwind2011 | Mar 19, 2022, 8:13 PM

The 2020 World Series of Chess wrapped up this week. NM Dare-Dare, representing the Seattle Mariners, was the champion. Please congratulate Dare-Dare on his well-earned victory! This is the first time the Seattle Mariners have won the World Series of Chess event on Chess.com.