Chess at Esports Nations Cup 2026 confirms 128 player field with rankings & qualifiers

The Esports Nations Cup 2026 is giving Chess one of its biggest esports stages yet, with a full 128-player lineup locked in through rankings, regional qualifiers, and wildcard invites.

We now know the schedule of the Chess tournament, and it’ll run from Nov. 2 to 8, 2026, as part of a broader 16-title Nations Cup program.