Magnus Carlsen is the winner of the Freestyle Grand Chess Tour 2025
Magnus Carlsen is the winner of the Freestyle Grand Chess Tour 2025 final standings. The quarterfinal victory vs Caruana has secured the ex World Champion the first position in the overall standings of the Grand Slam Tour. Replay the games here
Magnus Carlsen won the Freestyle Paris leg and set a record performance in the Grenke leg. He added two bronze medals from Wangels and Las Vegas, to have 80 points before the start of the South Africa finals. The quarterfinal victory was enough for him to secure the first place in the overall standings.
Magnus Carlsen’s triumph in the overall standings of the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour marks yet another milestone in his storied career. By securing a quarterfinal victory, he clinched the remaining points needed to lock in first place in the Grand Slam rankings. His performance throughout the tour showcased not only his legendary strategic depth but also his adaptability in the freestyle format, reaffirming why he remains one of the most formidable players in the world.
This achievement also comes with a well-deserved bonus of 100,000 USD, adding a tangible reward to an already exceptional accomplishment. Beyond the prize, however, the victory underscores Carlsen’s continued dominance and his ability to innovate within evolving formats of competitive chess.
Standings before Grand Slam South Africa