The third ESpot B-Cup is scheduled to happen on December 9, 2023. This distinctive occasion blends on-line and in-person chess with the thrilling addition of a dwell viewers; it’s aggressive chess, however not fairly as you already know it!

A further event for on-line contributors will even be held as a part of the occasion, with Chess.com members capable of be a part of and be in to win prizes.

How To Watch B-Cup 3

What Is The B-Cup?

The B-Cup is an ongoing collection of tournaments organized by French chess participant and streamer Kevin Bordi. Spectators at this in-person occasion are inspired to shout their encouragement and share their pleasure whereas the motion unfolds, including an extra layer to the chess battles taking place in entrance of them, and selling chess as a spectator sport with an energetic viewers.

Mainly: it’s loads of enjoyable.

The occasion takes place at Espot Paris, France’s largest e-sports advanced, instantly reverse the long-lasting Louvre Museum. The final version noticed GM Alexandra Kosteniuk take house the highest prize, and former editions of the event have featured appearances by GMs Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Etienne Bacrot, and PogChamps winner Sardoche. 

What else can a chess participant do after an extended transatlantic flight? Play chess, in fact! Because of Kevin for creating such an unbelievable occasion and to @espotparis for internet hosting it! Had a blast yesterday! 😍♟ https://t.co/Jsk9DH50HJ

— Alexandra Kosteniuk (@chessqueen) June 18, 2023

Bordi, often known as BlitzStream, will likely be taking the occasion to new heights this yr alongside WFM Anna Cramling, who will likely be offering commentary and occasion protection. Final yr’s champion Kosteniuk returns, as do Sardoche and GM Etienne Bacrot, alongside different titled and non-titled contributors.

On-line Bullet Area

Chess.com members are additionally invited to affix the net portion of B-Cup 3. Whereas the primary occasion takes place on-site, an internet bullet area will be joined by the official Blitzstream membership.

The bullet area will begin at 3:50 p.m. CET (native time in Paris) / 7:50 a.m. ET, with a time management of 1+0. The primary-place finisher qualifies for the ultimate part of the B-Cup, supplying you with a tremendous probability to play alongside chess legends!

Chess.com’s Honest Play staff will likely be monitoring the occasion to make sure the integrity of the competitors. It’s prohibited to have a number of browser tabs open whereas taking part in (on the threat of being faraway from the event), and it’s strongly suggested to be sure to are energetic/linked to the server earlier than the beginning of a spherical.

We sit up for having fun with the motion with you on December 9, whether or not it is on-line or in particular person at ESpot Paris!