Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 to begin in Germany with top players
en.chessbase.com — December 20, 2024, 01:01 PM UTC
The 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour will start on February 7 in Weissenhaus, Germany. Current world champion Gukesh Dommaraju will compete alongside former champions Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand. Gukesh recently won the title, becoming the youngest champion in history. Nine of the ten participants are confirmed, with the final spot going to the winner of an open online qualification starting January 4. The tournament features a unique format where chess pieces are randomly set up, creating new challenges for players. The Grand Slam Tour includes five tournaments in various locations throughout 2025, including Paris, New York, Delhi, and Cape Town.