Norwegian grandmaster Magnus Carlsen strengthened his position in online chess by defeating Hikaru Nakamura in February to keep his Chessable Masters title. This tournament is part of the Champions Tour, which has been crucial for Carlsen since its initiation in 2020. The tour now qualifies players for the Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia, where the chess segment offers a $250,000 prize. Chess has gained immense popularity recently, propelled by YouTube content, Netflix's The Queen's Gambit, and pandemic-related online engagement, leading to Saudi Arabia appointing Carlsen as a global ambassador for the event.
In February, Magnus Carlsen defeated Hikaru Nakamura to retain his Chessable Masters title, emphasizing his dominance in the online chess world.
The Champions Tour not only showcases high-level chess but also serves as a qualifier for the Esports World Cup, featuring a significant cash prize for its chess segment.
Chess's popularity has surged recently due to various factors, including social media personalities and the Netflix series The Queen's Gambit, drawing new audiences.
Saudi Arabia appointed Carlsen as the global ambassador for the Esports World Cup, aiming to attract new chess fans and enhance the event's marketability.
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