Magnus Carlsen, World Number 1, has added yet another milestone in his long book of achievements by winning the Freestyle Chess Tour Paris Leg 2025. The tournament featured eight of the world’s top 10 FIDE ranking chess legends and some of the strongest grandmasters competing for a $750,000 prize pool. The elite lineup included players like Gukesh D., Hikaru Nakamura, Fabiano Caruana, Vincent Keymer, and rising stars like Arjun Erigiasi and Praggnanandhaa R.
Carlsen began the tournament with a strong showing in the round robin stage despite the early setback against Arjun Erigiasi. He maintained his position at the top of the points table, and his consistent performance secured him a spot in the knockout stage, where he faced Fabiano Caruana in the semifinals. In the semifinal match, he displayed his trademark positional mastery and precision.
His breakthrough moment was in Game 2, which gave him a decisive advantage. After taking out Caruana in the semifinals, Magnus Carlsen advanced to the finals against Hikaru Nakamura. The final showdown was nothing short of a thriller as he stunned spectators by sacrificing a pawn as early as move four, which paid off with a crucial win. In game 2, he displayed his calmness and secured the title by winning another match.
Magnus Carlsen’s victory at the Freestyle Chess Tour Paris Leg is yet another milestone in a career filled with historic achievements. But his victory isn’t just a testament of his own expertise but also showcases the growing popularity of the Freestyle format all over the world as the tournament continues to attract a large audience.
Now the Freestyle Chess Open is set to take place in Germany, Karlsruhe from 17 April to 21 April 2025, and all eyes will be on Carlsen as he looks forward to extend his winning streak.
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Full Results Of The Freestyle Chess Tour 2025: Magnus Carlsen On Top
| Position | Player |
| 1st | Magnus Carlsen |
| 2nd | Hikaru Nakamura |
| 3rd | Fabiano Caruana |
| 4th | Vincent Keymer |
| 5th | Arjun Erigaisi |
| 6th | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave |
| 7th | Ian Nepomniachtchi |
| 8th | Nodirbek Abdusattorov |
| 9th | Praggnanandhaa R. |
| 10th | Richard Rapport |
| 11th | Gukesh D./Vidit Gujrathi |
