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Magnus Carlsen Says Chess Is ‘Made for the Digital Age’ Amid Esports Integration

SAUDI ARABIA, AUG 1 – Chess debuts with a 10-minute no increment format at the Esports World Cup, featuring top players competing for a $1.5 million prize pool, making the game faster and more accessible.

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By Ben Church, CNN (CNN) — The world of chess has been going through somewhat of an evolution in recent years, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. The ancient game’s popularity boom has been well documented, owing in part to the rise of online formats during the Covid-19 pandemic and the reputational boost provided by mainstream media, such as the Netflix series “The Queen’s Gambit.” Since then, chess’ move to online platforms has acceler…

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Magnus Carlsen says chess is ‘made for the digital age’ amid esports integration

The world of chess has been going through somewhat of an evolution in recent years, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down.

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