Thanks to a multi-year partnership with Chess.com, the world’s most popular online chess platform, the classic game will feature a $1.5 million (~£1.18 million) tournament, marking its debut on the global esports stage in Riyadh. Speaking about the collaboration, Carlsen expressed excitement, calling it “an amazing opportunity to showcase chess to a wide group of esports fans.” Chess will be the first confirmed title for the EWC 2025, with players earning their spots through Chess.com’s Champions Chess Tour (CCT). “Chess’ rich history, global appeal, and thriving competitive scene make it a perfect fit for our mission to unite the world’s most popular games.” This partnership also positions Chess.com as a key player in esports, leveraging its platform to integrate chess into mainstream competitive gaming. Read more in our articles including "Chess Joins Esports World Cup 2025 with Magnus Carlsen as Ambassador" and "A Sneak Peek into Detroit: Become Human".
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Jan 9, 2026Thanks to a multi-year partnership with Chess.com, the world’s most popular online chess platform, the classic game will feature a $1.5 million (~£1.18 million) tournament, marking its debut on the global esports stage in Riyadh. Speaking about the collaboration, Carlsen expressed excitement, calling it “an amazing opportunity to showcase chess to a wide group of esports fans.” Chess will be the first confirmed title for the EWC 2025, with players earning their spots through Chess.com’s Champions Chess Tour (CCT).
“Chess’ rich history, global appeal, and thriving competitive scene make it a perfect fit for our mission to unite the world’s most popular games.” This partnership also positions Chess.com as a key player in esports, leveraging its platform to integrate chess into mainstream competitive gaming.
Our coverage of Chess.com EWC partnership includes: "Chess Joins Esports World Cup 2025 with Magnus Carlsen as Ambassador"; "A Sneak Peek into Detroit: Become Human"; "Kingdom Come: Deliverance Special Edition for PS4 and Xbox One now available at DataBlitz". Each article provides unique insights and information.