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2025
Magnus Carlsen wins $250,000
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Participating Players
Esports organizations rushed to sign Grand Masters worldwide to bring them to the largest stage chess has ever seen.
Chess LCQ Important Information!
Top 4 players qualify for EWC. While there's no prize money for reaching top 4, each player is guaranteed $50,000 from the EWC prize pool.
Priority Registration will be offered to:
- 50 Top Players
- 25 Top Women
- Titled Players
After completing the LCQ signup process, players will receive a tentative confirmation email if they meet the registration requirements and slots are available. Once the tentative confirmation is sent, players will have one week to purchase and submit their own travel accommodations to confirm their attendance and finalize their registration.
Rules
Chess follows a strict set of rules — but all rules can be mastered.
About
The Characters: Grand Masters earn the title for life after years of dedication to the game of chess. To earn this title, the pros must outplay opponents, thinking multiple steps ahead and switching strategies on the spot as the game unfolds. What started as a traditional game of wits has become a certified esport as the scene progressed in 2020, bringing the sweat, tears, and drama to streams all over the world.
The Plot: Each opponent starts with the same pieces on their side of the chessboard, all with their own set of moves and one goal—protect the King.
Players take turns moving their pieces on the board to corner the opponent’s King without any other pieces getting in the way. It’s a game of cat and mouse that takes immense brainpower, focus, and strategy, which is why Grand Masters are so highly regarded and feared.
Why: Chess at EWC 2025 is the biggest chess tournament yet, and the massive prize pool has driven the best-of-the-best to sign with esports organizations and prepare for a huge mental game like no other. Watch the Grand Masters at work, and be prepared for intensity and rivalry like no other esport.
News
2026
Rocket League at EWC26 Champions: Falcons soar above the rest
Team Falcons claimed a dominant Grand Final victory in Rocket League at EWC 26, sweeping Spacestation Gaming 4-0. The Saudi club’s star-studded lineup of twin brothers Yazid “Kiileerrz” Bakhashwin and Saleh “Rw9” Bakhashwin alongside Samy “dralii” Hajji took home the $400,000 first prize and 1,000 Club Championship points. Congratulations to Team Falcons.
2026
PMWC at EWC 26: S2G Esports Weathers the Storm
S2G Esports held on to claim victory after a marathon run of matches at the PUBG Mobile World Cup at Esports World Cup 2026. The Turkish organization reached Smash Rule match point after 16 games but could not immediately close out the tournament. Instead, S2G’s consistency and points total ultimately secured the championship. Congratulations to S2G Esports on the victory.
2026
Chess at EWC 26 Champion: Carlsen does it again
Magnus Carlsen proved his dominance over international chess once again, sweeping the Grand Final against Denis Lazavik to defend his title in Chess at EWC 26. Delivering an undefeated campaign across the entire tournament, the Norwegian grandmaster took home the $250,000 first prize while also securing 1,000 crucial Club Championship points for Team Liquid. Congratulations to Magnus Carlsen and Team Liquid on another historic EWC title.
PR
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FaZe Clan take the Rainbow 6 Siege at Esports World Cup trophy following a 3-1 finish, with three members of the team becoming the first ever Triple Crown winners
