Magnus Carlsen Creates History, Wins First-Ever Chess Esports World Cup; Arjun Erigaisi Misses Podium in Tight Finish
In a monumental achievement for both traditional and digital chess formats, Magnus Carlsen, the Norwegian Grandmaster and former five-time World Chess Champion, has etched his name into the history books by winning the inaugural Chess Esports World Cup 2025. Held in a groundbreaking hybrid format blending classical principles with modern esports infrastructure, the event drew…