Going Freestyle: New Chess Format Brings $750K Tournament to Las Vegas

Hans Niemann posts powerful message after reaching Freestyle Chess Las Vegas final: 'Don’t need an apology...'

Hans Niemann made an emphatic statement by reaching the final of Freestyle Chess Las Vegas, an event that's part of a tour co-founded by Magnus Carlsen, the person who had accused him of cheating three years ago.

Freestyle Grand Slam: Arjun Erigaisi Bows Out In Semis After Loss To Levon Aronian

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi's dream run at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam ended in the semifinals after a 0-2 defeat to Armenian-turned-American Levon Aronian in Las Vegas.

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam 2025: Arjun Erigaisi knocked out by Aronian in semifinal

After beating Magnus Carlsen in the prelims and Hikaru Nakamura in the quarterfinals, Arjun Erigaisi failed to convert his chances in the first game.

Freestyle Grand Slam: Arjun Erigaisi Bows out in Semis After Loss to Aronian

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Going freestyle: New chess format brings $750K tournament to Las Vegas

The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour is the first worldwide tournament series using the unique “Chess960” rules.

Arjun Erigaisi Knocked Out by Aronian in Freestyle Chess Semifinal

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi’s spectacular run at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam came to an end after he was defeated 0-2 by Levon Aronian in the semifinals. Aronian, representing the United States, displayed vintage form to edge past Erigaisi, who had earlier stunned Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura in earlier rounds. Erigaisi entered the semifinals […] The post Arjun Erigaisi Knocked Out by Aronian in Freestyle Chess Semifinal appeared …