2025 Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Final Set: Carlsen vs. Nakamura for $200,000 Top Prize
World number one Magnus Carlsen and world number two Hikaru Nakamura are set to face off in the Final of the 2025 Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, competing for the top prize of $200,000. Carlsen secured his spot in the final by overcoming GM Fabiano Caruana in a hard-fought match, while Nakamura made history by defeating GM Vincent Keymer in a classical game of freestyle chess.
In other matches, GM Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu emerged victorious against GM Richard Rapport in the battle for ninth place. GMs Arjun Erigaisi and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave both fought back to take their matches for 5th-8th place to tiebreaks.
The excitement continues on day seven of the tournament, with the final showdown between Carlsen and Nakamura scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 13. Both players are eager for the two-day battle ahead.
The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Paris is part of a multi-million dollar tour, with players competing in rapid chess rounds followed by knockout matches in freestyle chess format. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the tournament progresses.