The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour is a series of Chess960 tournaments in 2025 organized by Freestyle Chess Operations. It will consist of five "Grand Slam" tournaments following the format of the Freestyle Chess G.O.A.T. Challenge, held in 2024. Players will score points based on placement in each event.

Experience the best chess players in the world at the most exclusive venues. Discover our top-class line-up and watch the masters of strategy compete against each other up close. You have a chance to qualify and be a part of these special tournaments.

1 day ago · Learn everything about the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 - location, format, time control, and more.

6.4 The winner of the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, as well as the second and third place will receive trophies and extra prize money after the Grand Slam Final: $150.000 for the winner, $100.000 for second place, and $50.000 for third place. 6.5 The calendar of the Freestyle Grand Slam Tour will be coordinated with the

The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour is set to begin with its inaugural tournament in Weissenhaus, Germany, from 7 to 14 February. This new five-event series, featuring elite players competing in the Freestyle Chess format (a.k.a. chess960), marks a significant addition to the chess calendar. With a structured format combining rapid and classical games and a $660,000 …

1 day ago · The stage is set for the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, which commences its first-ever tournament on February 7, 2025 in Weissenhaus, Germany. The event, embroiled in controversy well before its ...

Weissenhaus, December 2024 – The new World Chess Champion Gukesh Dommaraju will take part in the opening tournament of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 in Germany. The 18-year-old Indian made the commitment shortly after winning the title.