The 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam began at Weissenhaus, Germany, featuring a rapid event to decide eight knockout contenders. Indian GM D Gukesh faced tough matches, while Javokhir Sindarov shined, defeating Magnus Carlsen and securing 4.5/5 points. Fabiano Caruana also advanced, and Carlsen’s qualification hangs in the balance after three losses.The 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam began at Weissenhaus, Germany, featuring a rapid event to decide eight knockout contenders. Indian GM D Gukesh faced tough matches, while Javokhir Sindarov shined, defeating Magnus Carlsen and securing 4.5/5 points. Fabiano Caruana also advanced, and Carlsen’s qualification hangs in the balance after three losses.
Gukesh remains winless; Carlsen loses thrice on Day 1
