Episode 44: The Biggest International Online Chess Event Ever?

The Esports Nations Cup 2026 is set to bring together the world’s best chess players in a massive international online chess competition featuring a $600,000 prize fund, regional qualifiers, wildcards, and national representation. With players qualifying through the Champions Chess Tour, Titled Tuesday Grand Prix, and regional events across the globe, the Esports Nations Cup could become one of the biggest esports chess tournaments ever created. In this video, we break down the qualification system, prize money, wildcard rules, format, regional qualifiers, and what this means for the future of chess esports and online chess competition.🔗 Follow Me Here:👕 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maverickchess?\_t=ZS-8zfqUjhMCKg&\_r=1📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maverickchess200?igsh=M2k5bTlkYm50Zm5x🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/Matthew551021🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50zEWipHPduEQ6sZWuE6oT🛍️ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3d21c000-d7f7-4da3-9aa1-ece2cf5ecf7a/maverick-chess-podcasts🍏 Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maverick-chess-podcasts/id1823220097🎮 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/maverick\_matt23♟ Chess.com: https://www.chess.com/member/trustymatt♞ Lichess.org: //lichess.org/@/TrustyMatt☕ Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/matthewrichards2005🎓 Learn How to Play ChessNew to chess or want to improve? Start here:📘 How to Play Chess (Basics):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI0loSUZXBY&list=PLW03-3PySqItMeZZ4ezrY9qCh7YDvvswx&index=1🏆 How to Win at Chess:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSF4ktqf9kQ&list=PLW03-3PySqItMeZZ4ezrY9qCh7YDvvswx&index=2❌ How to Lose at Chess – 8 Mistakes to Avoid:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXmZ6lbwdJY&list=PLW03-3PySqItMeZZ4ezrY9qCh7YDvvswx&index=3✍️ How to Read and Write Chess Moves (Notation):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSq18Dnb5dI&list=PLW03-3PySqItMeZZ4ezrY9qCh7YDvvswx&index=4👋 About Me:I create content around chess, streamer events, internet tournaments, etc., with a mix of gameplay, humour, commentary, highlights, and tutorials. My goal is to make CHESS fun and accessible to everyone. New videos every EVERYDAY!🚀 Check Out My Other YouTube Channels:🎥 Matthew Richards → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuYa4mWeCcixkgR9miBa0hw?sub\_confirmation=1♟ Maverick Chess → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcCYnCaW-MTNMo0BuxO3EkQ?sub\_confirmation=1🧪 Maverick Chemistry → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcqPD7GQxvDAsOkDt5pZweA?sub\_confirmation=1🏏 Maverick Cricket → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpQCS03J-\_LY7ENRKi0s0gA?sub\_confirmation=1⚽ Maverick FPL → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv5RNOc3MP8SnNVjjshU4Fw?sub\_confirmation=1🥅 Maverick Football → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdyl3H\_ebyknpPDRffo0a\_Q?sub\_confirmation=1➗ Maverick Mathematics → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZLKTbFxoZpVvY5IoKsE\_OA?sub\_confirmation=1🧲 Maverick Physics → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWuLRHnTjSyJddWKRa972mA?sub\_confirmation=1🤼 Maverick Wrestling → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxMvbVN4kuSc4vubeyAD-Qg?sub\_confirmation=1✅ Calls to Action:👍 Like this video if you enjoyed it!🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an upload!📝 Comment on your favourite moment or your thoughts below!⚠️ Disclaimer:Some links are affiliate links which help support the channel at no extra cost to you. Thank you!Hashtags#EsportsNationsCup #Chess #ChessEsports #Esports #MagnusCarlsen #HikaruNakamura #Gukesh #ChessNews