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Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Sets Global Ambition: Carlsen & Buettner Eye New Continents as 2025 Finals Begin in South Africa

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As the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals kick off in Grootbos, South Africa, co-founders Magnus Carlsen and Jan Henric Buettner have made their mission crystal clear—global expansion. Speaking at the opening press conference at Cape Town’s Silo Hotel, Buettner declared, “We want to conquer the continents,” a statement that perfectly captures the project’s rising … Read more

R Praggnanandhaa Triumphs in Superbet Classic: Clinches First Grand Chess Tour Title After Nail-Biting Tiebreak

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Indian chess prodigy Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa etched his name into the elite circle of international chess champions by securing a sensational win at the Superbet Chess Classic 2025 in Bucharest, Romania — his first-ever tournament victory on the prestigious Grand Chess Tour. The 18-year-old showcased incredible grit and composure under pressure, edging past France’s Maxime … Read more

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