GMs Keymer and Caruana Advance to 2025 Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Final

GMs Vincent Keymer and Fabiano Caruana emerged victorious in two intense matches to secure their spots in the 2025 Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Final. Keymer managed to halt GM Magnus Carlsen’s quest for the $200,000 first prize by drawing game two, while Caruana had to battle through six games and nearly eight hours to finally overcome GM Javokhir Sindarov in the armageddon tiebreak after even scores in the preceding classical, rapid, and blitz games.

In another thrilling match, GM Alireza Firouzja had a winning attack but ultimately fell short against GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov in a time scramble. Abdusattorov will now face GM Hikaru Nakamura, who defeated World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju in rapid tiebreaks, for fifth place.

The action-packed day seven of the 2025 Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Grand Slam is set to begin on Thursday, February 13 at 7 a.m. ET / 13:00 CET / 5:30 p.m. IST.

Keymer’s victory over Carlsen and Caruana’s hard-fought win over Sindarov showcased the resilience and skill of these top players. The matches were filled with intense moments, time scrambles, and strategic maneuvers that kept viewers on the edge of their seats.

With the Final showdown between Keymer and Caruana looming, fans can expect an exciting clash of styles and strategies. Both players have shown their determination and ability to perform under pressure, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.

As the competition heats up, chess enthusiasts around the world eagerly anticipate the final matches and the crowning of the 2025 Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Grand Slam champion. Stay tuned for more updates and coverage of this prestigious event.