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Chess at Esports World Cup 2026: Format, dates, prize money and everything else you need to know

After a successful debut in Riyadh last year, chess is set to be part of the Esports World Cup once again with the world’s top players set to assemble in the Saudi capital later this year. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming event that will once again be headlined by Magnus Carlsen.

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