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!



New Champion Crowned: 2020 WSOC Completed
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.