Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura explains the chaotic third-place match against Alireza Firouzja at the Esports World Cup 2026, retracting comments that blamed chess.com for technical disconnections.
Magnus Carlsen defended his Esports World Cup chess title in Paris, defeating Denis Lazavik 2-0 in the grand final to claim USD 250,000. The event combined traditional chess with large-scale arena production, noise-cancelling setups, and esports team structures.
The Esports World Cup 2026 was moved from Riyadh to Paris due to regional security, proving the tournament can travel and accelerating plans for a rotating global event, with future ambitions including qualifiers in India.
L'Esports World Cup intègre les échecs pour sa deuxième année consécutive à Paris. Porté par un partenariat avec Chess.com et un prize pool de 1,5 million de dollars, le tournoi attire des clubs majeurs comme Team Liquid et Team Falcons.
Esports Foundation COO Mike McCabe discusses the inclusion of chess at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris, the unexpected relocation from Riyadh, and long-term ambitions for esports stardom similar to the IPL.
Paris accueille l'Esports World Cup, l'équivalent des Jeux Olympiques du jeu vidéo compétitif, réunissant plus de 2000 joueurs de 100 pays. La ministre Marina Ferrari voit cet événement comme une fierté et un levier pour développer l'Esport en France.
La capitale française accueillera l'Esports World Cup, un tournoi majeur créé en Arabie saoudite, délocalisé exceptionnellement en raison du conflit au Moyen-Orient. L'événement, qui réunit 2000 joueurs pour 75 millions de dollars de prix, témoigne de l'influence croissante du royaume saoudien dans l'e-sport.
The Esports World Cup (EWC) has relocated from Riyadh to Paris due to safety concerns over Middle East conflict. The move, driven by logistical challenges and controversy over Saudi Arabia's involvement, has made the event more accessible for European fans and players.
Paris accueille l'Esports World Cup du 7 juillet au 22 août, réunissant près de 2 000 joueurs et 200 clubs sur 25 jeux populaires. L'événement met en lumière la complexité et l'intensité de jeux comme Street Fighter 6, Rocket League, Counter Strike 2, Trackmania et League of Legends, comparables aux sports traditionnels.
La Coupe du monde de l'Esport (EWC) 2026 se déroule à Paris jusqu'au 23 août, accueillant 2000 joueurs de 100 pays. Délocalisée d'Arabie saoudite, elle offre une dotation de 75 millions de dollars et prévoit 600 millions d'euros de retombées économiques, marquant un événement majeur pour l'esport français et mondial.
Indian Grandmaster Vidit Gujrathi lost to Dutch Grandmaster Benjamin Bok 2-1 in the final of the India Rising: Road to EWC in Mumbai, failing to secure a spot in the Esports World Cup 2026. Bok earned the sole qualification spot from the India pathway.
Les chanteuses Aya Nakamura et Theodora, ainsi que DJ Snake, animeront la cérémonie d'ouverture de l'Esports World Cup, un grand tournoi d'esport qui se tiendra à Paris du 6 juillet au 23 août. L'événement, financé par l'Arabie Saoudite, réunira plus de 2000 joueurs sur une vingtaine de jeux.
The Saudi national football team departed for the USA amid a warm send-off. Meanwhile, the Esports World Cup, after successful editions in Riyadh, will be held in Paris, with French government support.
The Esports World Cup, scheduled for this summer, is reportedly relocating from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to Paris, France, due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. Organizers are informing stakeholders of the change, though public confirmation is pending.
Aravindh Chithambaram, a 26-year-old Grandmaster from Madurai, has become the first Indian to qualify for the 2026 Esports Chess World Cup in Paris after months of failed attempts. His journey began at age eight, supported by his mother and grandfather after his father's passing.
Aravindh Chithambaram, a 26-year-old Grandmaster from Madurai, has become the first Indian to qualify for the 2026 Esports Chess World Cup in Paris after months of failed attempts. His journey, marked by family support and mentorship, highlights the proverb 'Patience is the key'.
Paris will host the Esports World Cup (EWC) from July 6 to August 23, replacing Riyadh due to the Middle East conflict. The event will feature over 2,000 players and 25 tournaments with a record prize pool exceeding $75 million.
The 2026 Esports World Cup, featuring a $75M prize pool, has moved from Riyadh to Paris due to Middle East conflict concerns. French President Macron welcomed the decision, anticipating a tourism boost.
Magnus Carlsen won the Chess.com Open, while Denis Lazavik beat Nihal Sarin, leaving no Indian qualified yet for the Esports World Cup 2026, as of yet. Extra qualification spots don’t pass down, increasing pressure on Sarin. He remains India’s one of the besthopes, with chances through circuit rankings and qualifiers in the evolving esports chess format.
