Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour Paris LIVE Updates: 12 Grandmasters including Magnus Carlsen and D Gukesh compete in the 2025 Paris leg

The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour Paris is set to kick off with a bang as 12 Grandmasters, including big names like Magnus Carlsen and D Gukesh, gear up to battle it out in the second leg of the tournament. The event, which starts on Monday, will see some of the best chess players in the world compete for the coveted title.

However, there has been a last-minute change in the lineup as Hans Niemann has withdrawn from the tournament, making way for Nodirbek Abdusattorov to join the competition. This unexpected development has added an element of surprise to the already intense competition.

With four Indian Grandmasters, including Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa, and Vidith Gujrathi, in the mix, the Paris leg of the Freestyle Chess Tour promises to be an exciting affair. Gukesh, in particular, will be looking to secure his first win in the tournament and climb up the standings.

The tournament, which has a total prize pool of $750,000, will see the players battle it out in a round-robin phase before moving on to the knockout rounds. With the stakes high and the competition fierce, chess enthusiasts can expect some thrilling matches and nail-biting moments in the days to come.

Stay tuned for all the latest updates, match results, and standings from the Paris leg of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour 2025 as the action unfolds.