2025 Grand Slam Tour winner to be titled 'Freestyle Chess Champion'

At a meeting in Weissenhaus on Sunday, the Freestyle Chess Players Club declared the 2025 Grand Slam Tour winner will be titled 'Freestyle Chess Champion'. The club plans to establish an independent association to protect their interests, challenging FIDE’s restrictive policies. Players are uniting to safeguard their freedom to compete in both Freestyle and FIDE events.

2025 Grand Slam Tour winner to be titled 'Freestyle Chess Champion'
At a meeting in Weissenhaus on Sunday, the Freestyle Chess Players Club declared the 2025 Grand Slam Tour winner will be titled 'Freestyle Chess Champion'. The club plans to establish an independent association to protect their interests, challenging FIDE’s restrictive policies. Players are uniting to safeguard their freedom to compete in both Freestyle and FIDE events.