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Freestyle Chess: Magnus Carlsen, D Gukesh among elite chess stars to battle in Paris with $750,000 at stake

The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 heads to Paris from April 7 to 14, featuring 12 top grandmasters competing for a $750,000 prize pool. The event, held at Pavillon Chesnaie du Roy, promises thrilling matches with world champions like Magnus Carlsen,

The article discusses the upcoming Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour, which will feature top chess players including Magnus Carlsen and D. Gukesh, competing in Paris with a prize pool of $750,000. This event introduces a new format called Freestyle Chess, where players can choose the starting position of the pieces, adding a layer of creativity and strategy to the game. The tournament aims to attract a broader audience by making chess more dynamic and engaging. It will be held from November 29 to December 1, 2023, and is part of a series of events designed to modernize and popularize chess.

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https://www.msn.com/en-in/sports/other/freestyle-chess-magnus-carlsen-d-gukesh-among-elite-chess-stars-to-battle-in-paris-with-750-000-at-stake/ar-AA1A9mn5


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