‘Chess is already a thriving ecosystem’ Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) which organizes the EWC, says merging the tournament with the chess world is a huge ...

Giving chess the esports treatment. A new venture in the chess world is not going to end up well, and it exposes a perennial problem within esports. By Chris Schetter on December 31, ...

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 ...

While the EWC will be the showcase event for chess’ foray into esports, it looks as though we’re still at the start of what could be a profitable future for both parties. Advertisement.

Chess’ participation in the EWC has finally offered esports organizations a more serious business case to invest into chess and it could be a sign of things to come.

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — The ancient game of chess is one steeped in tradition, with a history dating back centuries. It was once a game purely of endurance, a test of patience with titanic ...

The ancient game of chess is one steeped in tradition, with a history dating back centuries. It was once a game purely of endurance, a test of patience with titanic battles often taking days to ...