Chess-Carlsen masters another format in Paris

Julien Pretot - Reuters - 15/04
World number one Magnus Carlsen underlined his status as one of chess' most versatile and dominant figures, clinching victory at the inaugural Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam.
PARIS, April 15 (Reuters) - World number one Magnus Carlsen underlined his status as one of chess' most versatile and dominant figures, clinching victory at the inaugural Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam.
The Norwegian Grandmaster once again demonstrated his adaptability by mastering yet another format in the evolving landscape of the game.

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The Freestyle Grand Slam format, which blends elements of classical, rapid, and Chess960 into a single tournament, has quickly gained traction among top players and fans for its unpredictability and creative demands.
Carlsen, 34, embraced the challenge with characteristic confidence, finishing ahead of a world-class field that included Hikaru Nakamura, whom he b...
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