World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen has dared Cristiano Ronaldo to a chess match as he prepares for the inaugural chess tournament at ...

This year’s Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia is pulling in global icons like Magnus Carlsen and Cristiano Ronaldo - proving ...

By Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Magnus Carlsen is no stranger to pushing boundaries. From becoming the second-youngest grandmaster in ...

Chess ‘perfectly suited’ to Esports World Cup - Magnus Carlsen ...

The broadcast premieres EWC Spotlight, a flagship series produced in partnership with global sports agency IMG; will feature ...

The controversial competition returns for a second year - and competitors say its vital for them to be involved.

To be played in the rapid format, chess will be contested between 16 teams represented by one player each. The turnout from ...

EXCLUSIVE: The Esports World Cup Foundation is partnering with global sports marketing agency IMG for the second edition of ...

Chess is getting ready to make its foray into Esports with teams recruiting top players ahead of this summer's Esports World Cup, ... 31-August 4 with world number one Magnus Carlsen and top ...

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — Magnus Carlsen may be the best chess player in the world, but the Norwegian has ruled out a return to the classical World Chess Championship. Carlsen, a five-time ...

Magnus Carlsen may be the best chess player in the world, ... I’m sort of trying to do my things, being with the Esports World Cup, Chess.com, Freestyle,” he added to Reuters.