Grand Slam, Freestyle Chess and Gukesh

Gukesh D Starts Moderately In Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Amid Format Controversy
World Champion D Gukesh began his campaign at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour with three draws and a lone loss, signalling that he is gradually coming to terms with the new format.
D Gukesh makes subtle start in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam amid format controversy
World champion D Gukesh made a steady start at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, adapting to the unique format amid rising tensions between FIDE and organisers, while Magnus Carlsen and other top players experience mixed fortunes.
Freestyle Chess Grand Slam 2025: Players, format, schedule and all you need to know
As the revolutionary Freestyle Chess Grand Slam 2025 gets underway on 7 February, we take a look at the players competing in the tournament. Also check out Freestyle Chess Grand Slam format, schedule and live streaming details.
D Gukesh Bags 1.5 Points After 4 Rounds in Freestyle Chess Grand Slam
Freestyle chess is essentially a new term for what was previously known as Fischer Random Chess. This format, introduced by 11th World Champion Bobby Fischer, features randomly arranged pieces at the start of the game, as opposed to the traditional fixed setup.
Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour Guide: All You Need To Know About Magnus Carlsen's Controversial Event
The five-tournament series will unfold through the year, with Paris, New York, New Delhi and Cape Town being the other four host cities. It will end with the final competition from December 5 to 12
Chess-Freestyle tour boss, Carlsen call for FIDE president's resignation
Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour boss Jan Henric Buettner and all-time great Magnus Carlsen have called on International Chess Federation (FIDE) president Arkady Dvorkovich to resign after talks over an agreement about the new series fell through.
Freestyle Chess Grand Slam: A New Era in Chess
World Champion D Gukesh starts his journey in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, a new format birthed by Magnus Carlsen and Jan Henric Buettner, with mixed results. Despite controversies with FIDE, the event,
Gukesh, Carlsen in Freestyle Grand Chess Tour and feud with FIDE: explained
This isn't just another chess tournament though, with a public spat between Carlsen and the promoters of the FCGT with FIDE in the build-up to the tournament.
Magnus Carlsen Favored To Win Freestyle Chess Weissenhaus
If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER On Friday, Magnus Carlsen begins his quest to grow the popularity of an alternative chess variant and win the tournament itself.
D Gukesh meets Magnus Carlsen ahead of high-stakes Freestyle Chess 2025 clash today
Magnus Carlsen questioned the validity of classical chess as a measure of skill, favoring rapid chess. Gukesh acknowledged the quality of their championship match, while Carlsen ruled out a title clash.
Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Live Score: Gukesh ends Day 1 without a win, Carlsen suffers three losses
D Gukesh faces Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the opening round of the Weissenhaus event on Friday while Magnus Carlsen squares off ...
Heart rate sensors, confession booths, colourful jackets: What Freestyle Chess Grand Slam event looks like
Indian World champion D Gukesh will try his hand at the event where positions of pieces on the back ranks randomised, and the ...
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GenZ GMs Gukesh, Nodirbek defy logic by playing for most impossible result in chess
Legendary chess player Judit Polgar was left speechless what the bizarre situation involving Gukesh and Nodirbek in round 1 ...