‘New ground conquered’: Carlsen after winning inaugural Esports Chess WC

 Magnus Carlsen, the world’s top-ranked grandmaster, has secured another victory, this time at the inaugural Esports Chess World Cup in Riyadh. Representing Team Liquid, Carlsen triumphed over Alireza Firouzja in the final, earning $250,000 and praising the event’s innovative format. The inclusion of chess in the Esports World Cup marks a significant step in modernizing the game. Magnus Carlsen, the world’s top-ranked grandmaster, has secured another victory, this time at the inaugural Esports Chess World Cup in Riyadh. Representing Team Liquid, Carlsen triumphed over Alireza Firouzja in the final, earning $250,000 and praising the event’s innovative format. The inclusion of chess in the Esports World Cup marks a significant step in modernizing the game.