Exciting Announcement: 2024 CrunchLabs Masters in Partnership with Chess.com!

Chess.com and CrunchLabs have teamed up to bring chess fans an exciting event – the 2024 CrunchLabs Masters. Scheduled to run from July 17 to July 24, this tournament is part of The Champions Chess Tour and will see the world’s top chess players compete for a $300,000 prize pool and a chance to secure a spot in the CCT Finals.

CrunchLabs, founded by former NASA engineer and YouTube sensation Mark Rober, is an educational STEAM subscription box company that aims to teach kids and adults how to think, build, and play like an engineer. To celebrate the CrunchLabs Masters, the first 500 Chess.com members can enjoy an exclusive $32 discount on CrunchLabs’ annual subscription boxes.

Fans can look forward to seeing last year’s Tour champion Magnus Carlsen, as well as Alireza Firouzja, who made history by defeating Carlsen twice in the previous event. Other confirmed players include Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Jan-Krzysztof Duda, Wesley So, Dmitry Andreikin, and Grigoriy Oparin.

In addition to the tournament, a new bot inspired by Mark Rober will be unveiled, offering chess fans a unique way to improve their game. Chess.com CEO Erik Allebest expressed excitement about collaborating with CrunchLabs, while Mark Rober himself praised Chess.com for bringing engagement and excitement to the game of chess.

The CrunchLabs Masters promises high-stakes games and strategic brilliance from the world’s best players, making it a highlight of the chess calendar. Fans can tune in to watch the live broadcast on Chess.com/TV, Twitch, and YouTube, play against the Mark Rober bot, or take advantage of the exclusive subscription offer from CrunchLabs.

Don’t miss out on this exciting event that combines the worlds of chess and engineering. Join in on the action and witness top-tier chess competition at the 2024 CrunchLabs Masters.