With a prize pool exceeding 1.7 million dinars, chess has firmly established itself as one of the flagship disciplines of the ENC Esports World Cup, highlighting its growing importance and prestige within the global competitive esports landscape for national teams.

A Strategic partnership to strengthen Tunisia’s National Team

Demonstrating its commitment to excellence and structured growth, the Tunisian Esports Federation has partnered strategically with the Tunisian Chess Federation.This collaboration aims to ensure Tunisia fields its strongest possible representation on the global esports stage.
The partnership embodies a shared vision : merging traditional chess expertise with the dynamic, modern platforms of competitive esports to elevate Tunisian chess within the international digital arena. As part of this vision, a joint qualifying tournament will take place this Sunday at the TUNESF headquarters, gathering the country’ s top chess talents to compete for a place in the extended national team roster.
This tournament serves as a crucial step in selecting the final representatives who will proudly compete for Tunisia at the ENC World Cup. Beyond competition, this initiative highlights both federations’ ambition to position Tunisia as a contender in digital chess, while offering local players a unique platform to showcase their skills on a world-class stage.
Through this forward-looking approach, Tunisia not only strengthens its presence in the global esports community but also supports the growth and recognition of chess as a vibrant, evolving sport in the digital age.