Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Praggnanandhaa Joins Team Liquid for Esports World Cup Debut
Chess star R Praggnanandhaa is now part of Team Liquid, an esports team.
This is after his recent win at the UZChess Cup.
He will play alongside famous players like Magnus Carlsen.
Chess is also joining the Esports World Cup, a big gaming event with lots of money at stake.
The event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will showcase chess as an esport, bringing more attention to the game.
R Praggnanandhaa joined Team Liquid after winning the UZChess Cup.
He will team up with Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana.
Chess will debut at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh.
Praggnanandhaa is the fourth Indian chess player with an esports franchise.
The Esports World Cup has a $70 million prize pool.
- Who
- R Praggnanandhaa, Team Liquid
- What
- R Praggnanandhaa joined Team Liquid.
- When
- June 2025
- Where
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Esports World Cup)
- Why
- To compete in esports and represent Team Liquid.
- Player
- R Praggnanandhaa
- Team
- Team Liquid
- Teammates
- Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana
- Event
- Esports World Cup
- Location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Prize Pool
- $70 million
Sources
R Praggnanandhaa Tops National Chess Rankings, Achieves World No. 4 Spot After Defeating Nodirbek Abdusattorov At UzChess Cup Masters
Praggnanandhaa achieves another historic feat after winning UzChess Cup Masters, collecting third title of year
"What An Achievement": Gautam Adani Praises India's No. 1 Praggnanandhaa
Praggnanandhaa 'Deservedly The New Number Four' In Chess, Lauds Viswanathan Anand