Exciting Quarterfinal Matchups Set for 2025 Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Grand Slam

In a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Round-Robin, GM Alireza Firouzja emerged victorious by defeating GM Javokhir Sindarov in the final round. This win secured Firouzja the first pick of an opponent for the upcoming Quarterfinals, where he will face GM Vincent Keymer.

Meanwhile, big names like GMs Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura showcased their dominance by storming into the knockout stage with impressive performances on day two. Carlsen, who defeated World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju, expressed his excitement for the upcoming classical time control matches in the Quarterfinals.

However, not all players had a successful run, as GMs Levon Aronian and Vladimir Fedoseev finished in the last two spots and are now out of the running for the $200,000 top prize. Despite their elimination, they will still compete in a match for ninth place alongside the quarterfinalists.

The Quarterfinal matchups have been set, with Firouzja facing Keymer, Sindarov taking on Nakamura, Caruana challenging Gukesh, and Carlsen going up against GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov. The action is set to begin on Sunday, February 9, at 7 a.m. ET.

With the tension building and the stakes high, chess fans are eagerly anticipating the exciting battles that await in the upcoming rounds of the 2025 Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Grand Slam. Stay tuned for more updates and coverage of this prestigious event.