Magnus Carlsen Advocates for Esports-Inspired Chess Events
Magnus Carlsen, Norwegian chess grandmaster and a five-time World Chess Champion, believes esports-style presentation could benefit professional chess. The statement was made during the New Global Sports Conference 2024 (NGSC), where Carlsen and other experts from multiple sectors discussed the future of sports and esports in Saudi Arabia. Carlsen expressed his belief that chess games, held in…