Esports World Cup 2026
Esports World Cup 2026 – Playoffs was a classical knockout in Paris, France, 14–15 Aug 2026. Won by Carlsen, beating Lazavik 6–2 in the grand final. Last updated .
- Dates
- Place
- Paris, France
- Format
- 8-player Knockout
- Time control
- 10 min, no increment
Matches
Quarterfinals
- Nakamura, HikaruGM 27923–2Erigaisi ArjunGM 2759
- Abdusattorov, NodirbekGM 27622–3Lazavik, DenisGM 2621
- Carlsen, MagnusGM 28232½–½Nihal SarinGM 2718
- Firouzja, AlirezaGM 27572½–1½Niemann, Hans MokeGM 2725
Semifinals
- Nakamura, HikaruGM 27921½–3½Lazavik, DenisGM 2621
- Carlsen, MagnusGM 28234–1Firouzja, AlirezaGM 2757
3rd Place
- Nakamura, HikaruGM 27924–1Firouzja, AlirezaGM 2757
Grand Final
- Carlsen, MagnusGM 28236–2Lazavik, DenisGM 2621
The winner is shown in bold once the match is over; in Armageddon a draw counts as a win for Black.
Results
3rd Place Match