The Chess tournament at the Electronic Sports World Cup (EWC 2025) was one of the most prominent additions to the event, as it brought together the legacy of the game and the competitiveness of modern esports under one roof in Riyadh.
ChessJul 29, 2025 – Aug 1, 2025Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
$1,500,000EWC Foundation - ESL FACEIT Group - Chess.com
$1,500,000EWC Foundation - ESL FACEIT Group - Chess.comFormat
Stage 1: GSL Groups
- Participants: 16 players divided into 4 groups of 4.
- Format: Double-elimination (GSL style).
- Match Structure: 2 games per match.
- Time Control: 10 minutes (no increment).
- Tiebreaker: Armageddon is used if a match is tied.
Stage 2: Playoffs
- Format: Single-Elimination Bracket.
- Time Control: 10 minutes (no increment) with Armageddon tiebreakers.
- Match Length:
- Round of 8 (Quarterfinals): 4 games per match.
- Round of 4 (Semifinals): 6 games per match.
Grand Finals
- Format: Best of 3 Sets.
- Set Structure:
- Sets 1 & 2: 4 games each.
- Set 3 (Decider): 2 games (played only if the score is tied 1-1 in sets).
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