Hikaru Nakamura Advances to Grand Final of 2025 Chessable Masters After Defeating Ian Nepomniachtchi in Losers Final

In a thrilling turn of events, GM Hikaru Nakamura emerged victorious in the Losers Final of the 2025 Chessable Masters, defeating GM Ian Nepomniachtchi in a nail-biting armageddon tiebreak. This hard-fought victory has secured Nakamura a second chance to face off against GM Magnus Carlsen in the Grand Final, with a prize of $25,000 and 100 tour points on the line.

The road to the Grand Final was not easy for Nepomniachtchi, who fought his way through the Losers Bracket with impressive wins in two matches. However, Nakamura’s strategic gameplay and resilience ultimately led him to triumph in the crucial tiebreak.

The upcoming Grand Final between Carlsen and Nakamura promises to be a showdown of epic proportions, with both players vying for the prestigious title. Fans can catch all the action on Friday, February 21, starting at 11:00 a.m. ET / 17:00 CET / 9:30 p.m. IST.

With the stage set for an intense battle between two chess titans, the chess world eagerly awaits to see who will emerge victorious in the 2025 Chessable Masters Grand Final. Stay tuned for all the excitement and drama as Carlsen and Nakamura face off in a high-stakes showdown for chess supremacy.