Mark your calendars for August 27-28 at 2 p.m. PT/23:00 CEST: PogChamps star Ludwig will probably be internet hosting the “dumbest” chess event but. Yes, you learn that proper—Ludwig’s Dumb Chess Tournament is coming this weekend! It is a collaboration between Chess.com and Ludwig’s group, Mogul Moves.
I INVENTED A NEW WAY TO PLAY CHESS
SEE YOU TOMORROW FOR THE FIRST EVER CHESS 2.0 TOURNAMENT pic.twitter.com/6yf1mPxLvJ
— ludwig (@LudwigAhgren) August 27, 2022
Arguably no streamer who entered the great world of chess as an outsider has performed greater than Ludwig to popularize the sport (apologies to xQc). From streaming with Hikaru, Magnus, and the Botez sisters Alexandra and Andrea, to enjoying in three of the 4 PogChamps tournaments up to now, Ludwig has been a loyal fan and participant of the sport for years now.
Now, he is again in the neighborhood to host a novel new format. The event nonetheless features a group stage on Saturday and a Championship and Consolation Bracket on Sunday, however gamers can have an additional piece of helpful data throughout their video games: The analysis bar will probably be lively for them to see.
Joining Ludwig will probably be GM Robert Hess, who can clarify what is definitely occurring when the scenario warrants it. Ludwig and Hess collectively received Twitch Rivals final August and can be part of forces but once more, this time within the commentary sales space.
Among the confirmed gamers is “god gamer” Sykkuno. Despite his not-so-impressive 165 speedy score, the streamer managed to win the Botez sisters’ BlockBattles occasion in 2021. Now, he is coming again on a quest to win yet one more chess occasion.
Another streamer becoming a member of the sphere is DisguisedToast, who is not any stranger to chess both. After shedding a recreation to Ludwig and yet one more one to Chess.com’s degree 10 laptop, DisguisedToast is able to attempt his luck and see if the eval bar may help him to win his first chess event.
Two PogChamps veterans are making a return to chess competitions: Erobb and Myth. Erobb received his match in opposition to PogChampion Voyboy earlier than getting eradicated within the group stage. Myth, however, went 0/3 in PogChamps 3 and is but to say his first chess victory. Aided by the eval bar, nonetheless, there is not any telling how far they’ll go.
The streamer big and 100 Thieves co-owner Valkyrae, together with Ludwig’s “bro” and selection streamer Stanz, can even be within the area. They will probably be joined by 4 different Pog-caliber entertainers who will probably be competing for his or her share of the $10,000 prize fund. The event champion will earn $3,000 and a classy customized chess set from the House of Staunton.
To earn it, gamers should survive the extra stress of instantly realizing after they have a pressured win and after they’ve blundered. Will the analysis bar truly present helpful data, or will it solely trigger much more chaos to reign? There’s just one method to discover out.
Be certain to tune in on August 27 and 28 at YouTube.com/LudwigAhgren for Ludwig’s Dumb Chess Tournament!
