The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam kicks off in Weissenhaus: Format and general information

The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour is set to begin with its inaugural tournament in Weissenhaus, Germany, from 7 to 14 February. This new five-event series, featuring elite players competing in the Freestyle Chess format (a.k.a. chess960), marks a significant addition to the chess calendar. With a structured format combining rapid and classical games and a $660,000 prize fund, the tour aims to establish itself as a premier competition. World number one Magnus Carlsen and world champion Gukesh Dommaraju will both be competing. | Photos: Gregor Poniewasz