Few games can boast a history as rich and enduring as chess. Originating in ancient India as Chaturanga, chess has evolved ...

‘Chess is already a thriving ecosystem’ Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) which organizes the EWC, says merging the tournament with the chess world is a huge ...

To be played in the rapid format, chess will be contested between 16 teams represented by one player each. The turnout from the chess community has been enthusiastic, with four of the world’s top five ...

However, the biggest bombshell for chess at the Esports World Cup yet arrived via a Tweet from Team Liquid. America's youngest chess Grandmaster ever, four-time US Open Champion, ...

What began as a small experiment in a handful of North Dakota schools just four years ago has grown into a statewide movement ...

Giving chess the esports treatment. A new venture in the chess world is not going to end up well, and it exposes a perennial problem within esports. By Chris Schetter on December 31, ...

The eSports community suffers a similarly imbalanced player-base. While the world of pro-gaming saw a jump in popularity among women last year, with its female viewership seeing an increase from ...

By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — The ancient game of chess is one steeped in tradition, with a history dating back centuries. It was once a game purely of endurance, a test of patience with titanic ...

Chess’ participation in the EWC has finally offered esports organizations a more serious business case to invest into chess and it could be a sign of things to come.

While the EWC will be the showcase event for chess’ foray into esports, it looks as though we’re still at the start of what could be a profitable future for both parties. Advertisement.