Esports World Cup: Carlsen knocks out Naka, will face Firouzja in Grand Final

The third day of the 2025 Esports World Cup chess tournament featured both the quarterfinals and semifinals, with Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja advancing to the Grand Final. In the semis, Carlsen edged out Hikaru Nakamura in a tightly contested match that went to Armageddon, while Firouzja defeated Arjun Erigaisi 4–1. Nakamura and Arjun will meet in the third-place playoff. | Photos: Esports World Cup