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Praggnanandhaa, 6 other top grandmasters issue urgent plea as 2026 chess calendar 'clash' turns concrete
February 11, 2026 6:15 pm
The letter speaks about ‘serious concern about the scheduling conflict between the 2026 Grand Chess Tour and the Esports World Cup chess events’.
Chess's future in Esports World Cup remains bright
January 28, 2026 11:13 pm
Chess is one of the 24 games at the 2026 Esports World Cup; "Chess is one of the games we believe helps us reach our goals, which extend beyond the endemic esports community," says Esports World Cup Foundation chief games officer Fabian Scheuermann.
Over 77% Indian esports players see streaming as key income path: YouGov poll
January 27, 2026 9:06 am
This is the first national-level survey undertaken after the esports sector gained clearer regulatory recognition following the passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025.
IOC cuts ties with Saudi Arabia over Olympic Esports Games partnership: Reasons behind fallout
October 31, 2025 4:31 pm
IOC and the Esports World Cup Foundation have also mutually agreed to end their partnership on the inaugural edition of the event, which was initially scheduled for 2027.
Online Gaming Act: Despite carve-out, esports industry flags challenges ahead
August 30, 2025 4:45 pm
Esports has won long-awaited recognition under the new online gaming law, but industry leaders warn that enforcement and addressing gaps in infrastructure will be critical.
Why Hikaru Nakamura called chess 'the worst': His critique of FIDE CEO Sutovsky over EWC 2026 qualifier spat
August 23, 2025 12:27 am
Hikaru Nakamura's response came after FIDE CEO Emil Sutovsky's reply to Levy Rozman aka GothamChess.
Titled Tuesday, Speed Chess Championship, Global Championship: Revamped qualification path for chess at Esports World Cup 2026
August 22, 2025 11:44 pm
Check out the revamped qualification paths for chess at Esports World Cup 2026.
'Maybe we can get a bigger stage next time': Magnus Carlsen wins 1st ever chess title at Esports World Cup
August 02, 2025 10:00 am
Asked at the press conference if he will be back next year, Carlsen said with a smile: "As long as I know how the pieces move, I will try (to play) and do my very best in the in the EWC for years to come."
WATCH: Magnus Carlsen shushes Saudi crowd after roaring support for Hikaru Nakamura at Esports World Cup in Riyadh
August 01, 2025 2:07 pm
With the live audience heavily favouring the American Nakamura, who represents Saudi-based Esports organisation, team Falcon, Carlsen grew visibly frustrated and even went on to raise a finger to his lips, looking to silence the crowd.
How a mouse slip cost Gukesh's second Duda $20,000 (Rs 17.5 lakh) and forced him to resign in 5 moves
July 31, 2025 1:02 pm
"It was a very unfortunate moment. It was fatal. What to do it is a part of online chess. It happens," Duda said in an interview afterwards. "It's kind of upsetting but also kind of funny. I will probably remember this for the rest of my life."
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