NAM6/0 (2/50 ov, target 130)
IRE129
SS-W196/8
HH-W70/5 (12.2/20 ov, target 197)
RAJ0
SRE0
AMED1
EYU0
COMO
VEN
MCFC
SCD
GET
SEV
WI-A
LIONS
FRO
TOR
LAZ
CAG
STR
AUX
ITKA
FC Goa
NZ195/3 (18/20 ov, target 192)
IND191/8
Aston Villa1
Fulham1
Barcelona6
Alavés1
Milan3
Inter Milan1
RHINO274/5 (47/50 ov)
MOUNT
EAGLE
TUSK205 (44.3/50 ov)
DOLPH174/4
BOL118/0 (13.1/20 ov, target 175)
JAB
POA
NZ-A218/3 (62 ov)
IND-A346
QLD202/5 (71 ov)
VIC307
SYL218
CHATT64/1 (15 ov)
MYMS
KHU280/8 (82 ov)
DHA
BAR
RAN
RAJ155/6 (59 ov)
AFG
ZIM
NED
OMA
MS-W
PS-W
LIONS
TITNS
TOK
MIS
MOW
BRB
KAY
KAG
PAK331/7 (48.3/50 ov, target 326)
SL325/8
UAE266/5 (49/50 ov, target 264)
ST-W180/4 (16.4/20 ov, target 179)
BH-W178/5
MR-W136/6
AS-W185/2
ORE0
CSK0
PER1
WEL0
FCU
KOE
Troyes2
Le Mans0
Al Hilal2
Al Fateh0
Spurs2
C Palace0
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.
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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