Nodirbek Abdusattarov from Uzbekistan (No. 6 in the world ranking): «I just want to play interesting games.»
Wesley So of the USA (No. 11 in the world rankings): «It was clear from his early days… CHESS would be his game.»
Ukrainian Oleksandr Bortnyk (No. 166 in the world ranking): «Chess is an art .»
Oleksandr Bortnyk (YouTube screenshot)
Today, February 16, grandmasters will participate in the first of two online Chessable Masters championships under the banner of Natus Vincere.
Nodirbek Abdusattarov (YouTube screen)
The prize pool will be $150,000. The second tournament will be held in mid-May.
Wesley So (YouTube screenshot)
The series finale, which will take place as part of the largest Esports World Cup festival in Saudi Arabia, will feature the top 12 players in the CCT rankings. The prize pool will be $1.5 million.