A fully open, no-invite 3-day chess tournament at DreamHack Dallas 2025 will feature 256 players battling for a $20,000 prize pool and 4 qualification spots to the Last Chance Qualifiers at the Esports World Cup
With mind-blowing precision, heart-pounding time pressure, and brilliant strategies unfolding live, chess is the ultimate mental showdown — and it’s electric on the esports stage. Come witness the battle of minds — or step up and compete yourself! Not only is there a share of the prize pool up for grabs, but the top 4 players will also win flights and hotel to Riyadh to play in the Last Chance Qualifiers, that will ultimately lead to the EWC stage.
The Esports World Cup is an elite multi-genre esports competition that takes place annually in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh Boulevard City in summer. The EWC 2025 will offer the largest prize pool in esports, with $70+ million on the line, and feature 24 of the most popular esports titles across all major gaming genres.
You simply need a valid DreamHack entrance ticket to enter and compete in the tournament.
Yes, please sign up to play in this tournament using the FORM HERE.
