Norway Chess 2026 delivered one of the tournament's most memorable storylines, but when it comes to viewership, last year's edition still stands alone. ♟️
See the full breakdown, top channels, and key viewership trends 👇
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🇮🇳 History made at @NorwayChess 2026!
@rpraggnachess completed an incredible comeback from last place to champion, becoming the first Indian player ever to win the prestigious Norway Chess trophy.
Full story ⤵️
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♟️ @NorwayChess 2026 has already broken into the Top 5 most-watched chess events of the year.
With 106K Peak Viewers and two rounds still to play, the tournament is closing in on the biggest events of 2026 fueled by Carlsen's loss
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♟️ @MagnusCarlsen takes it all at the @chesscom Global Championship 2026!
Stats:
📊 63K peak viewers
🔥 Top 6 most popular chess events of 2026
🎯 EWC race heating up
Full breakdown in the comments 👇
Chess isn’t slowing down, it’s evolving ♟️
From elite competition to unexpected crossover moments, Q1 2026 brought a fresh wave of storylines to the chess streaming scene.
We’ve broken down the creators, trends, and viewership shaping the category 👇
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Top chess events of Q1 2026 ♟️
From the Candidates race to elite clashes at Tata Steel, here’s what dominated chess viewership this quarter!
Which event did you follow?