Magnus Carlsen claims inaugural Chess Esports World Cup title in Riyadh:

Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen, representing Team Liquid, triumphed at the first-ever Chess Esports World Cup in Riyadh, defeating Team Falcons’ Alireza Firouzja in the grand final. The match concluded with Carlsen winning four games, drawing two, and losing just one, highlighting his dominance over the world’s third-ranked blitz player. The victory added yet another prestigious title to Carlsen’s career achievements.