Magnus Carlsen Joins Freestyle Chess Battle in Paris
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The world of chess is about to witness an electrifying showdown as the second leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 heads to Paris from April 7 to 14. This thrilling event will bring together 12 of the world’s best grandmasters, including the legendary Magnus Carlsen, reigning World Champion D Gukesh, and the ever-controversial Hans Niemann. With high stakes, a whopping $750,000 prize pool, and an innovative format, this tournament is set to redefine the chess landscape.
Freestyle Chess, co-founded by Magnus Carlsen, is revolutionizing classical chess by eliminating memorized openings through randomized back-rank starting positions. This forces players to rely on creativity, deep strategy, and adaptability—exactly the kind of challenge Carlsen thrives on. The upcoming Paris event is the second Grand Slam of the year, following an intense opening leg in Weissenhaus, where Germany’s Vincent Keymer claimed victory in front of his home crowd.
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The event will take place at the stunning Pavillon Chesnaie du Roy in the historic Bois de Vincennes. The format includes a two-day round-robin phase, followed by a knockout stage where the top eight will battle it out in classical time controls. With 11 players already confirmed, the final slot will be decided through an online qualification event, making it one of the most lucrative online chess tournaments with a record $50,000 prize for qualifiers.
Chess fans are particularly excited to see how Carlsen performs in this format against an elite field that includes Hikaru Nakamura, Fabiano Caruana, Vincent Keymer, Alireza Firouzja, Ian Nepomniachtchi, and other top contenders. French stars Firouzja and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave will enjoy strong home support, adding another layer of excitement to the mix.
Beyond Paris, the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour continues with the Grenke Freestyle Chess Open in Karlsruhe, Germany, from April 17 to 21, where Carlsen and Keymer are also set to compete. The winner of this event will qualify for the next Grand Slam in the United States, scheduled for July, keeping the momentum going in this groundbreaking chess series.
With Freestyle Chess gaining immense popularity and proving to be a hit among players and fans alike, the Paris leg promises to be a must-watch event. Will Carlsen dominate once again, or will we see a new champion emerge? The countdown to one of the most exciting chess tournaments of the year has begun!
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