Carlsen v Nakamura in Chessable Masters 2025 Final for EWC slot

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Magnus or Hikaru will the first to qualify for Chess’ EWC debut.

In the culminating event of Champions Chess Tour 2025 – Chessable Masters, two renowned chess masters collide in the final showdown. Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura square off following a week filled with intense chess games. The victor will earn the coveted first spot for the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025.

Chessable Masters 2025 Grand Final

Between Magnus Carlsen on Team Liquid and Hikaru Nakamura from Team Falcons, one will be the initial qualifier for EWC 2025. This situation resembles a repeat of the upper bracket final that took place just prior to the scheduled grand final.

In the final game of the higher-tier matchup, Carlsen emerged victorious against Nakamura, winning 2.5 to 0.5 points.

Due to this defeat, Nakamura found himself in the lower bracket final, facing off against Ian Nepomniachtchi (of Aurora). This match resulted in a series of three draws, with Nakamura again drawing against Carlsen.

The winner of the event will take home USD $25,000 as well as 100 points on the CCT Leaderboard.

Besides the tree overhead, there are additional contenders hailing from diverse esports organizations. Among those invited, you’ll find Fabiano Caruana playing for Team Liquid, Arjun Erigaisi representing Gen.G Esports, and Wesley So on Natus Vincere.

The play-in swiss saw Maxime Vachier-Lagrave for Team Vitality and Wei Yi for Weibo Gaming.

Where and how to watch the Chessable Masters final

You’ll find the chess game broadcasted on both YouTube and Twitch channels operated by Chess.com. The grand finale is set to commence on February 21, 2025, starting precisely at 8:15 in the morning, Pacific Time.

Chess in the Esports World Cup 2025

Twelve leading players on the CCT rankings are eligible to participate in this year’s EWC. This year, chess has been introduced as a fresh event, distinct from the 22 championships held last year.

In an exciting development, Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen has been appointed as the worldwide representative for Chess within the global esports arena. For comprehensive information on the nature of Chess at EWC (Esports World Championship), including its structure and origins, check out our detailed article here.

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2025-02-21 06:10