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Chess added to ENC 2026: Schedule, format, and all you need to know

Chess will debut as an esports title at the Esports Nations Cup 2026 in Riyadh, running November 28. The event features 128 players in group and knockout formats, with rapid games and Armageddon tie-breakers. Players qualify via rankings, regional qualifiers, and wildcards. The tournament highlights chesss growing esports presence and global reach, following its successful Esports World Cup debut in 2025.

8 Feb 2026 3:13 pm