Norways world No 1 outclassed the field and won the $250,000 first prize at the four-day event in FranceMagnus Carlsen, Norways world No 1, triumphed again last weekend when he won the 2026 Esports World Cup, staged over four days at the prestigious venue of the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Carlsen retained his title from Riyadh 2025 and took home a monster first prize of $250,000 (£183,000).The time limit was close to blitz, 10 minutes each per player with no per move increment, a format wh...
Chess: Magnus Carlsen wins Esports World Cup in Paris without losing a game
The Guardian - 21 Aug 2026 07:00
Norways world No 1 outclassed the field and won the $250,000 first prize at the four-day event in FranceMagnus Carlsen, Norways world No 1, triumphed again last weekend when he won the 2026 Esports World Cup, staged over four days at the prestigious venue of the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Carlsen retained his title from Riyadh 2025 and took home a monster first prize of $250,000 (£183,000).The time limit was close to blitz, 10 minutes each per player with no per move increment, a format wh...
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