Magnus Carlsen triumphed at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Paris, securing the title by defeating Hikaru Nakamura 1.5–0.5 in the final. Carlsen’s dominant performance earned him the $200,000 first prize, solidifying his status in this innovative format. Fabiano Caruana claimed third place, edging out Vincent Keymer and securing a spot in the upcoming Grand Slam event in the USA.
Magnus Carlsen clinches Freestyle Chess Grand Slam title in Paris
