Magnus Carlsen successfully defended his Esports World Cup Chess 2026 title in Paris by defeating Denis Lazavik 2–0 in the grand final. The Norwegian star remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, winning his second consecutive EWC Chess title and earning $250,000.
- 🏆 Winner: Magnus Carlsen (Norway, Team Liquid)
- 🥈 Runner-up: Denis Lazavik (Belarus)
- 🥉 Third: Hikaru Nakamura (USA)
- 📅 Dates: 11–15 August 2026
- 📍 Venue: Paris, France
- 💰 Prize: $250,000 for Carlsen
- ♟️ Format: Rapid chess (10-minute games)
- ⭐ Key Record: First player to win the EWC Chess title twice consecutively (2025 & 2026).
Exam Point: Magnus Carlsen won the Esports World Cup Chess 2026 title and became the first back-to-back champion of the event.
