ENC 2026

Chess joins Esports Nations Cup 2026 with 128-player field

February 07, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced that chess will feature in the inaugural Esports Nations Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from November 2 to 29, 2026. The chess event will involve 128 players representing their nations in a tournament running November 2-8. This inclusion aims to expand chess's presence in the global esports ecosystem, building on its successful debut at the 2025 Esports World Cup.