‘Undoubtedly the GOAT’: Magnus Carlsen defends chess title at 2026 Esports World Cup

By Emile Nuh, Matias Grez, CNN (CNN) — Magnus Carlsen has done it again. After winning the inaugural chess competition at the Esports World Cup (EWC) last year, the Norwegian Grandmaster successfully defended his crown after beating Denis Lazavik in straight sets in the Grand Final in Paris on Saturday. Incredibly, the world No. 1