Chess: Magnus Carlsen claims first Esports World Cup title

Magnus Carlsen emerged victorious at the inaugural Esports World Cup chess tournament in Riyadh, securing a $250,000 prize after defeating Alireza Firouzja. Carlsen's win propelled Team Liquid to the forefront of the overall championship. The tournament, boasting a $1.5 million prize pool, marked chess's inclusion in the esports arena following a pandemic-driven resurgence.