Norwegian grandmaster, Magnus, sweeps Alireza Firouzja 2-0 in clinical final performance, propelling Team Liquid to narrow Club Championship lead
Magnus Carlsen has once again proven why he’s considered chess royalty, claiming the inaugural Chess at 2025 Esports World Cup title with a masterful performance that left no doubt about his supremacy. The world number-one delivered a straight 2-0 series victory against France’s Alireza Firouzja in a final that showcased the gulf between good and greatness.
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EWC Chess Final Results & Club Championship Impact
| Aspect | Details | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Final Result | Carlsen def. Firouzja 2-0 | Straight sets dominance |
| Set Scores | 3-1, 3-1 | Clinical consistency |
| Team Battle | Team Liquid vs Team Falcons | Historic rivalry clash |
| Championship Points | 1,000 points to Team Liquid | First EWC title for org |
| Standings | Team Liquid leads by 50 points | Narrow championship race |
Carlsen’s Year of Chess Supremacy
The EWC victory caps an extraordinary 2025 campaign for the Norwegian grandmaster. Carlsen’s recent achievements include winning Chess.com’s 2025 Champions Chess Tour (which qualified him for EWC), capturing his seventh Norway Chess title, and achieving a perfect 9/9 score at the 2025 Grenke Chess Freestyle Open.
“I am very happy, a little bit relieved as well,” Carlsen reflected post-victory. “There was a point in the second set where I felt I let him back in the match for no reason. Overall, I’m happy with the way I played and the way I pressured him on the clock.”
Team Liquid’s Historic Championship Breakthrough
This marks Team Liquid’s first championship win at the Esports World Cup 2025, propelling them to the top of the Club Championship standings with 1,000 points—just 50 points ahead of second-place Team Falcons. The narrow margin sets up an intense battle for the remaining EWC events.
Esports Chess Revolution in Riyadh
The inaugural Chess at EWC represents a watershed moment for competitive chess in the esports arena. Carlsen praised the event’s production value, stating: “It’s been an amazing show, unlike anything I’ve seen so far. It’s just been a joy. I hope this is a big part of the future of chess.”
With Team Vitality securing third place and Gen.G falling to fourth after losing the third-place match, the Club Championship race remains wide open heading into subsequent competitions.
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