Gukesh Dommaraju Eliminated from Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Preliminary Phase

The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Paris concluded its preliminary phase with intense competition and surprising outcomes. World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju was eliminated after struggling to secure points throughout the tournament. Meanwhile, Ian Nepomniachtchi and Magnus Carlsen emerged as the top players, with Nepomniachtchi claiming the top spot due to tiebreak scores. Other notable contenders like Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Arjun Erigaisi, and Nodirbek Abdusattorov also advanced to the knockout stage. Vincent Keymer’s victory over Fabiano Caruana secured his spot in the top eight, while strong players like Praggnanandhaa, Richard Rapport, and Vidit Gujrathi faced early exits. The competition continues to heat up as the remaining players prepare for the knockout phase.