Magnus Carlsen will look to defend his title at the $1.5 million Esports World Cup. Chess is part of the event for the second time, with this year's competition taking place in Paris from 11 to 15 August. Eight players have reached the quarterfinals: Carlsen will face Nihal, Nakamura will play Erigaisi, Abdusattorov will take on Lazavik, and Firouzja will face Niemann. The tournament is played in a knockout format, with four games per match in the quarterfinals and six games per match in the semifinals. | Photos: Esports World Cup 2025 | Live from approximately 12:30 CEST