Magnus Carlsen shows how Saudi Arabia gobbles up global sports stars
The article discusses how the outstanding chess player Magnus Carlsen has become the latest figure to be associated with Saudi Arabia's efforts to use entertainment to pacify the public. Carlsen recently won the Chessable Masters tournament, which is part of the Champions Tour that he has dominated since its launch in 2020. The tournament is a qualifier for the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the chess section winner will receive a $250,000 prize. The Esports World Cup is a seven-week spectacle with over 2,000 participating players, 25 different events, and a $70 million total prize pool, making it the largest and most ambitious event of its kind.
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