As a seasoned gamer with over two decades under my belt, I can honestly say that I never thought I’d see the day when chess would be considered a competitive esport. But here we are, and I couldn’t be more thrilled! I remember playing chess on my family’s old computer back in the 90s, never imagining it would one day have multi-million dollar tournaments and its own dedicated streaming platforms.
The Esports World Cup Foundation has revealed that next year’s grand event in Riyadh will feature Chess, a classic board game that has been gaining popularity in digital gaming and streaming scenes, and is now being recognized among top competitive video game titles worldwide.
On social media, the EWCF team declared excitedly: ‘Strategic and intellectual masterpiece now part of our collection!’
Ancient Growth
Chess.com, the leading digital platform for chess enthusiasts worldwide, surpassed 150 million members within a year, as the popularity of the game skyrocketed globally. An unprecedented number of new players joined the community, and on platforms like Twitch, the game’s viewership numbers experienced a massive increase.
2021 marked the beginning of an exciting trend, as a surge in activity occurred after several thrilling chess tournaments. Before you knew it, renowned chess players were making their presence felt on these platforms, receiving increased visibility through various means including the growing popularity of The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix.
Notably, TSM recently recruited Nikaru Nakamura, both a creator and skilled chess competitor. Following this move, Envy secured the services of the Botez sisters, a Canadian team renowned for their focus on streaming chess games and real-life content.
In response to the announcement of the Esports World Cup, Magnus Carlsen, a renowned master in the gaming world and an ambassador representing the event in 2025, expressed his excitement:
I’m thrilled to see Chess join some of the biggest games in the world at the Esports World Cup.
This collaboration offers a remarkable chance to expand chess, as it allows us to present the game to fresh spectators and inspire future prodigies in the field. Joining forces with the esports community opens up an extraordinary opportunity for chess to captivate a vast audience of esports enthusiasts.
Over $1.5 million in prizes is on the line – one of the biggest in chess history! This massive reward is set within the Champions Chess Tour, and a fresh format will be unveiled to ensure swift games that maintain suspense, while still emphasizing strategic and tactical thinking.
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2024-12-18 11:18