Chess Prodigy Magnus Carlsen Nearing Deal with Team Liquid for Esports World Cup

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Magnus Carlsen is well-known and highly regarded in the world of chess, thanks to his exceptional skills on the board. Given the increasing involvement of eSports companies in the chess community, it’s not surprising that he’s being closely watched as a potential star.

As a devoted chess enthusiast, it’s thrilling to see the game I love taking center stage at the Esports World Cup with staggering prize money up for grabs for competing organizations. It’s no wonder that the heavyweights of our industry are racing against time to recruit top talent!

According to a report by Sheep Esports, there’s strong indication that Team Liquid and the organization are deeply engaged in discussions, and it seems likely that the deal for this player will be finalized soon.

With this, one of the most decorated Chess Grandmasters of all time would be joining TL’s ranks.

Team Liquid makes major move for Magnus Carlsen

Despite facing numerous controversies throughout his chess journey, such as the infamous Jeansgate incident, Magnus Carlsen consistently delivers impressive performances and does so with panache. This blend of charisma and success has catapulted him to stardom, earning him recognition beyond the usual chess enthusiast circle.

As the Esports World Cup widens its reach and brings Riot Games into the fold, it’s evident that an increasing number of organizations will want to join in. Furthermore, since Magnus Carlsen was the one who announced Chess joining the EWC roster, his intention to take part should come as no shock.

According to reports from Sheep Esports, he’s close to joining the organization, indicating that Team Liquid is ready and willing to participate in the games.

Besides Magnus, other prominent Chess players were also signed at the beginning of 2025. Gen.G recruited Indian Chess Grandmaster Anjun Erigaisi, and Team Vitality signed up French Chess Grandmaster Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. It’s probable that these aren’t the only signings.

If you’re new to the concept of the Esports World Cup, it’s important to know that substantial rewards are up for grabs not just for individual games being contested, but also for overall rankings across all the games. With organizations scrambling to recruit as many players in various games as possible, the goal is to take a swing at this significant grand prize.

In 2024, the leading team, the Falcons, pocketed a staggering $7 million in additional winnings, aside from what they earned from their successes in various other games and the EWC Foundation’s club initiative.

Don’t be surprised to see a ton of Chess players get picked up by orgs participating in the EWC.

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2025-02-11 22:51