Exciting Rematch Set for Collegiate Chess League Spring 2025 Finals: SLU vs. Mizzou
The Collegiate Chess League (CCL) is heating up as the Spring 2025 Finals approach, with the University of Missouri (Mizzou) and St. Louis University (SLU) set to face off in a highly anticipated rematch. Last season, Mizzou emerged victorious in a tight match against SLU, but both teams have fought their way back to the Finals this year.
SLU had a perfect score this season and was expected to breeze through to the Finals. With an all-Grandmaster lineup including Aryan Chopra, Viktor Gazik, Robby Kevlishvili, and Emin Ohanyan, SLU seemed unbeatable. However, they faced a tough challenge from UTRGV in the playoffs, with the match coming down to a nail-biting tiebreaker after a hard-fought battle.
On the other side, Mizzou had a smoother path to the Finals, defeating Lviv State University Of Physical Culture with a commanding score of 12.5-3.5. Their Grandmaster lineup of Aryan Tari, Mikhail Antipov, Luka Budisavljevic, and Isik Can proved to be too strong for their opponents.
The Finals are set to take place on Saturday, March 29, starting at 2:00 p.m. ET. Fans can expect an intense showdown between these two powerhouse teams as they battle for the Collegiate Chess League championship.
The live broadcast of the Finals will be hosted by GM Benjamin Bok and JulesGambit, providing expert commentary and analysis of the matches. The Collegiate Chess League continues to showcase the top talent in college chess, with a $25,000 prize fund up for grabs in this season’s competition.
Be sure to tune in next Saturday to witness the thrilling conclusion of the Collegiate Chess League Spring 2025 Finals!