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1. Espen Agdestein, “Chess as esport is taking shape, with Carlsen this is only the start”

   Espen Agdestein, Carlsen’s former coach and current business partner, has commented on the recent news that Esports World Chess Cup 2026 is becoming a full-fledged cycle. Agdestein retweeted the article of Newsweek, which says, “As the Esports industry turned to Carlsen to help break through its cultural bubble, classical chess fans were served a preview […]

2. Esports World Chess Cup (EWC) 2026

   In 2026, chess will once again take center stage at the Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Following its highly successful debut in 2025, where Magnus Carlsen claimed the inaugural title, the 2026 EWC promises an even bigger and more competitive chess event, with a revamped qualification system, substantial prize funds, and a […]

3. Janelle Mae Frayna is the winner of the ladies blitz chess in Abu Dhabi

   Philippines’ First Woman Chess Grandmaster Janelle Mae Frayna is the winner of the ladies blitz chess in Abu Dhabi. She collected 8,0/9, half a point ahead of Gulrukhbegim Tokhirjonova and Maria Gevorgyan to win the title in Abu Dhabi. Janelle Mae Frayna said, “This is my first time playing in the Abu Dhabi Chess Festival. […]