It’s said that Magnus Carlsen, the top-ranked chess player and five-time world champion, is nearly set to affiliate with esports organization Team Liquid. This potential addition of the widely acknowledged best chess player globally coincides with the impending introduction of chess in the Esports World Cup.
Magnus Carlsen in “Advanced Negotiations” with Liquid
According to Alejandro “anonimotum” Gomis’ report for Sheep Esports, it appears that Magnus Carlsen may be about to ink a contract with Team Liquid. In his article, Gomis suggests that with chess set to make its debut at the 2025 Esports World Cup, Team Liquid might be looking to boost their chances of winning more prize money. Notably, in the first EWC held in 2024, Team Liquid came in second place in the club championship behind the Falcons, earning an extra $4 million alongside the winnings from individual competitions.
To people who have even a modest understanding of chess, Magnus Carlsen is widely recognized as one of the greatest players ever, arguably the very best. He’s held the top spot in the International Chess Federation rankings since July 2011. In 2014, he made history by simultaneously holding the titles for Chess, Rapid, and Blitz world championships, a feat he repeated on two more occasions. Most recently, Carlsen made headlines when he withdrew from the Rapid and Blitz world championships following a warning and fine for wearing jeans. However, he later competed in the Blitz tournament after the dress code was relaxed, but once again stirred up controversy by suggesting a shared championship after a stalemate tie with Ian Nepomniachtchi.
At the Esports World Cup’s second edition, not just chess is being introduced as a new game. Yesterday, it was officially announced that VALORANT will be added to the roster alongside Riot Games titles such as League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics at the 2025 tournament.
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2025-02-11 19:47