Following fans’ requests, Chessforsharks has launched a new $500 tournament, just two months after their debut event. True to their name, Chessforsharks are not staying in the tank with the little fish, and they are calling on players, “it’s time to leap into the river and make bigger waves.
ChessForSharks 1st Edition
The spirit of competitiveness resonates in the Chess Shark community. They also play into the chess overall goal: to see chess being played around the world. This year, a tournament was hosted in the community, and it attracted about 150 players in Nigeria and around the world.
The tournament, which was hosted in June, with its twists and turns, had Scarytorch, a Nigerian, come out on top. With a total prize pool of $200, the top 10 players walked home with cash in their pockets, and provisions were made for top players below certain ratings, too, in a bid to encourage participation and courage for showing up.
ChessForSharks Summer Edition:
The stakes are higher now, and more reason to anticipate. The star prize has been increased to a sum of $100, and the prize pool is $500. The event is set to take place on chess.com and is open to all players, even rated players.
Chessforsharks encourages streamers by making special rewards for the top 3 streamers who participate in the tournament. The top 10 players are sure to take prizes home just like the previous tournament.
How to register
The upcoming tournament will be held on the 31st of August, 2025. The registration is free; however, there are procedures to follow.
- Follow Chessforshark on Tiktok
- Click the link in the bio for registration
- Fill the form
For more information, sponsorship, and questions, reach out to chessforsharks on their social media or website
Last Updated on August 19, 2025
