You can NEVER EVER relax against Magnus Carlsen ¦ Carlsen vs Lazavik ¦ EWC 2026

The Esports World Cup 2026 chess finals feature a clash between the defending champion and GOAT, Magnus Carlsen, and the 19-year-old rising star, Denis Lazavick. Despite Carlsen not feeling 100% physically, he faces a confident Lazavick, who recently defeated Hikaru Nakamura. The match consists of three sets of four games each.