Exciting Results from Day 1 of the 2025 Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Grand Slam!

GM Vincent Keymer has taken the lead in the 2025 Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Final after a stunning victory in game one against Fabiano Caruana. Keymer is now just a draw away from claiming the $200,000 prize in the highly anticipated tournament.

In the match for third place, the legendary Magnus Carlsen showcased his skills by outclassing Javokhir Sindarov and securing a win in the first game. The battle for fifth place saw Hikaru Nakamura emerge victorious against Nodirbek Abdusattorov in an intense endgame featuring two knights against two bishops.

However, the only game to end in a draw occurred in the match for seventh place, where Alireza Firouzja missed out on a seemingly easy win against World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju.

The excitement continues to build as the Final of the 2025 Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Grand Slam reaches its climax on Friday, February 14. The stakes are high, and chess enthusiasts around the world are eagerly awaiting the final showdown.

Stay tuned for full games and in-depth analysis as the top chess players battle it out for glory in this prestigious tournament. Don’t miss the action-packed conclusion on Friday at 7 a.m. ET / 13:00 CET / 5:30 p.m. IST.

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