The Esports World Cup (EWC) is making history by welcoming chess into its 2025 lineup, signaling a bold expansion into strategic and intellectual gaming. 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). The CCT will feature two qualifying events in 2025, with the top 12 players receiving direct invitations to the EWC. Read more in our articles including "Chess Joins Esports World Cup 2025 with Magnus Carlsen as Ambassador" and "MLBB opens 2026 Global Skin Design Contest with USD 49,000 prize pool".
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Sep 20, 2025The Esports World Cup (EWC) is making history by welcoming chess into its 2025 lineup, signaling a bold expansion into strategic and intellectual gaming. 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).
The CCT will feature two qualifying events in 2025, with the top 12 players receiving direct invitations to the EWC.
Our coverage of EWC 2025 lineup includes: "Chess Joins Esports World Cup 2025 with Magnus Carlsen as Ambassador"; "MLBB opens 2026 Global Skin Design Contest with USD 49,000 prize pool"; "Europe enters the MLBB esports scene with first PGL Mobile Legends Challengers tournament". Each article provides unique insights and information.