Magnus Carlsen claims first Esports World Cup title
The inclusion of the centuries-old board game in the esports tournament comes after it experienced a significant revival during the pandemic
[NORWAY] Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen won the inaugural Esports World Cup chess tournament on Friday (Aug 1), defeating Alireza Firouzja in Riyadh.
World number one Carlsen claimed the US$250,000 top prize and saw his Team Liquid sneak ahead in the overall championship after his win over Firouzja.
The prize pool of the tournament was US$1.5 million.
“It’s been an amazing show, unlike anything I have ever seen,” Carlsen said just before lifting the trophy on stage, with pyrotechnics lighting up behind him.
The inclusion of the centuries-old board game in the esports tournament comes after it experienced a significant revival during the pandemic. REUTERS
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