World number four Arjun Erigaisi was outplayed by Ian Nepomniachtchi in the opening game of the 5-9 place tiebreaker at the ongoing Freestyle Chess Grand Slam.

Reigning Classical world champion D Gukesh is yet to make his mark in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, enduring a winless ...

After suffering a semi-final exit in in the opening event in Weissenhaus, Magnus Carlsen bounced back in style in the Paris leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, defeating Hikaru Nakamura in the ...

Magnus Carlsen triumphed at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Paris, securing the title by defeating Hikaru Nakamura 1.5–0.5 in the final. Carlsen's dominant performance earned him the $200,000 ...

Magnus Carlsen is betting that his Freestyle Chess tournament can lure new fans to the game, while engaging the hardcore enthusiasts.

Magnus Carlsen and Nodirbek Abdusattorov are tied for the lead after six rounds of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Paris, with five points each. Maxime Vachier-Lagrave is closely behind with 4.5 ...

PARIS, April 9 (Reuters) - Hans Niemann, the chess grandmaster at the heart of an alleged cheating scandal, has yet to provide an explanation on his late withdrawal from the Freestyle Grand Slam ...

Bengaluru: Vincent Keymer twirled a captured white pawn between his fingers. The 20-year-old German knew it was over. Sitting ...

D Gukesh faced criticism after a disappointing performance at the Paris Freestyle Grand Slam Tour. Despite his poor showing, ...

All eyes are on Paris as the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour rolls into town for Stage 2. From April 7 to 14, the French capital hosts the second leg of the 2025 edition, one that's already ...