Few games can boast a history as rich and enduring as chess. Originating in ancient India as Chaturanga, chess has evolved ...

To be played in the rapid format, chess will be contested between 16 teams represented by one player each. The turnout from the chess community has been enthusiastic, with four of the world’s top five ...

‘Chess is already a thriving ecosystem’ Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) which organizes the EWC, says merging the tournament with the chess world is a huge ...

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Chess is getting ready to make its foray into Esports with teams recruiting top players ahead of this summer's Esports World Cup, hoping to attract new audiences as the game continues to grow in ...

E-gaming. From Board Games To Esports: How Chess Is Enriching Virtual Gaming World The Covid-19 pandemic supercharged this digital renaissance by driving a 300% rise in new chess accounts, with ...

Today, the Esports World Cup Foundation ("EWCF"), and Chess.com announced a multi-year partnership that will bring competitive online chess to the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC), the world's largest ...

Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) which organizes the EWC, says merging the tournament with the chess world is a huge opportunity for both parties.

The ancient game of chess is one steeped in tradition, with a history dating back centuries. It was once a game purely of endurance, a test of patience with titanic battles often taking days to ...

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — The ancient game of chess is one steeped in tradition, with a history dating back centuries. It was once a game purely of endurance, a test of patience with titanic ...