EWC Last Chance Qualifier

Who can play: Any titled or 2000+-rated player willing to travel to Riyadh.

Time control: 10 minutes + 0.

Stage 1 – Swiss Qualifier:

- 9-round Swiss.

- Advancement: The top 2 of every Swiss group move on.

Stage 2—Playoffs.

Double-elimination bracket: The first four players standing grab EWC spots.

The Esports World Cup Last Chance Qualifier is the final gateway to the $1.5-million EWC main event. It offers a $50,000 prize pool and—most importantly—four golden tickets to the chess finals that begin a few days later.