Tag: Pogchamps

PogChamps 4 features a combination of veteran and new players who are participating in the Twitch streaming chess tournament. (Image: Chess.com)

PogChamps 4: The Twitch Celebrity Streaming Chess Tournament Returns

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Sixteen popular online celebrities will take to the 64 squares beginning on Sunday as they battle for $100,000 in prize money in PogChamps 4, the latest edition of the popular Twitch streaming chess tournament. Several returning players are joined by new streamers for the latest edition of PogChamps. PogChamps veterans […]

Hafu defeated TFBlade in their Pogchamps 2 semifinal after surviving a wild endgame in Game 2 of the match. (Image: Chess.com)

Pogchamps 2: Gripex, Hafu Turn Back Challengers to Reach Championship Final

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Gripex survived a blitz tiebreaker and Hafu overcame her most difficult challenge of the tournament yet to set up a highly anticipated Pogchamps 2 final on Sunday. The two finalists won their spots on an action-packed Saturday that featured four matches, including both the championship and consolation semifinals. Gripex Overcomes […]

ItsHafu remains the player to beat in the Pogchamps 2 chess tournament after defeating Forsen 2-0 in the championship bracket quarterfinals on Friday. (Image: Chess.com)

ItsHafu, Zexrow Claim Pogchamps 2 Semifinals Berths With 2-0 Wins

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ItsHafu confirmed her standing as the player to beat in Pogchamps 2 after reaching the championship bracket semifinals with a dominant victory over Forsen on Friday. Hafu defeated Forsen 2-0 in impressive fashion, calculating well and remaining calm under pressure in both games against one of her most dangerous opponents […]

Itshafu defeated Easywithaces 2-0 in Tuesday’s marquee Pogchamps matchup. (Image: Chess.com)

Pogchamps Update: ItsHafu, Wagamama Qualify for Championship Bracket

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Two of the top players in Pogchamps won again on Wednesday, as both Itshafu and WagamamaTV showed why they are considered favorites to win the online chess tournament. Itshafu turned back a strong challenge from Easywithaces, while Wagamama easily defeated Connoreats, both by 2-0 scores. Thor Hammers AustinShow for First […]

Cizzorz was among the winners in Monday’s set of Pogchamps group stage matches. (Image: Chess.com)

Pogchamps: Gripex90 Takes Group A Lead, David Pakman Gets First Win

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League of Legends streamer Gripex90 defeated Swedish gaming legend Forsen to take the lead in Group A of the Pogchamps online chess tournament on Monday. The matchup featured two of the top players in the field, both of whom could still factor in the Championship Bracket later in the tournament. […]

The Pogchamps standings are starting to take shape now that all players have competed in their first round of matches in the online chess event.

Pogchamps 2: Standings, Highlights, and Favorites After First Round Matches

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All 16 players in Pogchamps have played their first matches, and favorites are already emerging in the second edition of the online chess tournament. Twitch streamers competed in two-game mini-matches, combining competitiveness, drama, and sheer entertainment throughout the weekend. Group A: Pogchamps Veteran Forsen Takes Early Lead Pogchamps 2 opened […]