Summary
Magnus Carlsen, a top chess grandmaster, won the first online chess competition at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event is part of a major gaming tournament that includes various popular games, and Carlsen received a prize of $250,000.
Key Facts
- Magnus Carlsen won the inaugural online chess event at the Esports World Cup.
- Carlsen, a 34-year-old Norwegian, was awarded $250,000.
- The Esports World Cup is held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- This is the second time the Esports World Cup has taken place.
- The total prize money for the tournament is around $70 million.
- The event includes 25 different games, such as Call of Duty and League of Legends.
- Chess was included in the tournament and was seen as a "new milestone" for the game.
- Carlsen defeated number eight player Alireza Firouzja to win the competition.
