To be played in the rapid format, chess will be contested between 16 teams represented by one player each. The turnout from the chess community has been enthusiastic, with four of the world’s top five ...

By Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Magnus Carlsen is no stranger to pushing boundaries. From becoming the second-youngest grandmaster in ...

World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen has dared Cristiano Ronaldo to a chess match as he prepares for the inaugural chess tournament at ...

Magnus Carlsen speaks to Reuters ahead of chess making its debut at the Esports World Cup.

The controversial competition returns for a second year - and competitors say its vital for them to be involved.

With the Esports World Cup 2025 underway, we predict the top five teams that will compete for the biggest share of the $27 ...

Esports, now a multi-billion-dollar industry, is a medal sport at the Asian Games. It is no longer knocking on the door of ...

Few games can boast a history as rich and enduring as chess. Originating in ancient India as Chaturanga, chess has evolved ...

EXCLUSIVE: The Esports World Cup Foundation is partnering with global sports marketing agency IMG for the second edition of ...

A video game tournament with a record-breaking prize pool of £51.5 million has kicked off in Saudi Arabia today. The Esports ...

Saudi's crown prince explained in a 2023 interview the motive behind investing in the lucrative esports industry, which ...

Seven-week tournament features 2,000 players, 24 titles, and the top 200 Clubs competing in the world's largest cross-game ...