Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Weissenhaus | Magnus vs. Nodirbek & Gukesh vs. Fabiano Headline KO

Freestyle Grand Slam Weissenhaus is the first leg of the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour and is a rapid round-robin and a classical knockout tournament. Featuring the world's most legendary players: Magnus Carlsen, Viswanathan Anand, Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, Gukesh Dommaraju, Nodirbek Abdusattorov, Alireza Firouzja, Levon Aronian, Vincent Keymer.
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12:02 - Exciting quarterfinal matches underway at Freestyle Chess Grand Slam. 14:25 - Top chess players select opponents in high-stakes matchups. 17:50 - Carlson and Nakamura are on different sides of the quarterfinal bracket. 20:42 - Magnus Carlsen triumphs in a thrilling game, celebrating with anticipation for the knockout stage. 27:38 - Strategic moves in a complex chess position discussed. 30:13 - Players analyze opening strategies and potential pawn targets in Freestyle Chess. 34:24 - Debate on the impact of shared game information in chess tournaments. 35:59 - Players often found themselves losing votes in the tournament dynamics. 39:03 - Freestyle chess showcases generational clashes and strategic consensus among players. 40:46 - Analysis of players' opening strategies in Freestyle Chess. 44:09 - Fabiano is strategizing while Gukesh advances with his rook. 46:04 - Strategic moves in freestyle chess emphasizing central control and development. 49:24 - Young players face different pressures compared to veterans in chess. 51:02 - Time management is crucial in high-stakes chess matches. 54:23 - Magnus and Hikaru face unique chess positions across multiple games. 56:09 - Magnus discusses strategic choices while evaluating his position in the game. 1:00:03 - Fabiano makes bold moves with his central Bishop and active pieces. 1:02:24 - Chess strategy revolves around piece placement and opening choices. 1:05:45 - Tensions rise as young rivals face off in high-stakes chess match. 1:07:31 - Discussion on elite chess players and their competitive dynamics. 1:11:01 - Heart rate monitors highlight physical demands in chess. 1:12:43 - Discussion on castling strategies in Fischer random chess. 1:16:10 - Magnus Carslen builds pressure against Nodirbek with active piece positioning. 1:17:58 - Players utilize time strategically in intense rapid chess matches. 1:21:31 - Strategic moves alter board dynamics in crucial chess match. 1:23:05 - Discussion on geography and chess strategies during the match. 1:26:30 - A humorous discussion about chess experiences and tournament anecdotes. 1:28:01 - Discussion of community engagement and predictions in a chess stream. 1:31:32 - Freestyle Chess Grand Slam begins with a best-of-two format leading to various tiebreaks. 1:34:36 - Players express uncertainty in early moves' strategies during freestyle chess. 1:38:18 - New talent emerges in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam. 1:39:53 - Levon is a beloved chess player known for his charm and humility. 1:43:20 - Fua's Queen placement diverges from standard strategies, leading to disadvantages. 1:45:00 - Critical strategic moves shape the unfolding middle game dynamics. 1:48:30 - Early openings are a weakness; strengths appear in middle and endgame. 1:50:10 - Black gains significant control with upcoming pawn moves. 1:53:33 - Strategic complexities unfold in chess with critical moves and evaluations. 1:55:10 - Magnus and Nodirbek's game showcases critical tactical threats amid precarious positions. 1:58:41 - White has a strong position against Black, threatening checkmate. 2:00:30 - Magnus capitalizes on Nodirbek's opening mistake to seize control. 2:03:59 - Magnus exploits weaknesses while Hikaru maintains defensive stability. 2:05:35 - Strategic pawn placement influences overall position strength in chess. 2:08:55 - The BZ sisters discuss challenges of competing against younger chess players. 2:10:28 - Players reflect on experiences and surprising moments from the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam. 2:13:45 - Discussion on organizing a high-profile chess boxing match featuring Magnus. 2:15:25 - Discussing fears and risks of boxing compared to chess. 2:18:27 - Evolution of Chess Streaming and Its Impact on the Game 2:20:09 - Chess community evolves, emphasizing growth and camaraderie beyond controversies. 2:23:31 - Magnus sets up a powerful checkmate trap while Nodirbek remains calm. 2:25:14 - Magnus is on the verge of victory against Nodirbek. 2:28:33 - Magnus and Nodirbek's game sees rising tension as players adapt strategies. 2:30:23 - Analysis of pawn and bishop positions in Cinder vs. Nakamura. 2:33:33 - Tactical pawn play affects balance in freestyle chess. 2:35:13 - Players adapt and recover from early losses to dominate in classical chess. 2:38:36 - Magnus aims for a decisive attack while managing risks in his strategy. 2:40:17 - Magnus dominates the game, exploiting Nodirbek's mistakes effectively. 2:43:51 - Magnus shows superior skills against young challengers with impressive precision. 2:45:30 - Magnus Carlsen defeats Nodirbek Abdusattorov decisively in quarterfinals. 2:49:17 - Magnus Carlsen secured a victory using strategic threats against Abdu Satarov. 2:51:11 - Analyzing a balanced but complex chess position between White and Black. 2:54:29 - Tactical knight maneuvers impact chess strategy and queen positioning. 2:56:02 - Strategic Bishop Development and Mental Focus in Chess. 2:59:23 - Youthful chess champion mastering mental techniques gains advantage in intense matches. 3:01:00 - Experience prevails over youth in Freestyle Chess tournaments. 3:04:19 - Experience still gives the older generation an edge in top-level chess. 3:06:10 - Gukesh's achievements highlight a shift in chess dynamics. 3:10:10 - Magnus's consistency outshines Fabiano's performances amidst struggles. 3:11:44 - Tense chess positions lead to surprise victories. 3:15:00 - Black has a significant advantage due to better piece development. 3:16:45 - Analysis of critical chess positions with time constraints. 3:19:58 - Strategic pawn movements and piece positioning dominate the chess match. 3:21:43 - Combining queen and knight for a powerful attack in chess. 3:25:21 - Tactical maneuvering leads to a strong position for Black. 3:27:07 - Fabiano's initiative is challenged by Gukesh's strategic knight defense. 3:30:43 - Strategic piece improvement leads to better positioning in chess. 3:32:27 - Strategic moves highlight tension as time pressure builds in the match. 3:36:03 - Tension mounts as heart rates rise amid chess tactics. 3:37:47 - Fabiano faces strategic challenges with the back rank and pawn promotion. 3:41:06 - Strategic pawn moves create threats in the chess match. 3:42:58 - Discussion on practical move choices in time trouble during chess. 3:46:28 - Strategic pawn and queen sacrifice discussions could lead to a game-changing advantage. 3:48:15 - Analysis of missed queen sacrifice opportunity in chess match. 3:51:45 - Tension builds as Fabiano struggles against Gukesh in a speed chess match. 3:53:26 - Gukesh's classical focus contrasts with veteran insights on tournament dynamics. 3:56:43 - Vincent Kimer surprises fans with a strong quarterfinal performance. 3:58:16 - Fabiano faces pressure with dangerous White pawns in a tense endgame. 4:01:38 - Popularity stems from ambition and intense gameplay between players. 4:03:07 - Player discusses strategies and feelings after a victory in knockout chess. 4:06:27 - Players discuss time trouble and motivation in high-stakes chess. 4:08:12 - Tense endgame dynamics as players navigate low time pressure. 4:11:45 - Experience impacts freestyle chess, but evolution in training methods is essential. 4:13:26 - Decisive victory came from strategic openings and piece positioning. 4:16:49 - Player reflects on victory and prepares for upcoming semifinal match. 4:18:22 - Intense final game: Javir vs. Hikaru showcases strategic complexities. 4:21:46 - Players face time pressure with no additional time after 90 minutes. 4:23:30 - Endgame dynamics focus on pawn promotion and piece positioning strategies. 4:26:53 - The final game ends in a draw, highlighting freestyle chess dynamics. 4:28:54 - Decisive victories highlight the intense competition in freestyle chess. 4:32:13 - Jaok Senderov impresses with strategic play against Hikaru. 4:33:59 - Analysis of key players in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam. 4:37:24 - Vincent Kimer's Queen move sets strategic traps in the game. 4:39:07 - Fabiano's strategic queen move shifts game dynamics against Gukesh. 4:42:36 - Circuit points and prize money are crucial in the year-long chess competition.

[@neerajbatra8279]

Wth 😮

[@ChrisElias5002]

a like from my side for your hardwork 😂

[@gregansbootstrap5352]

Uh bro do you get outside often

[@aiiiiiiiiii]

thank you for the timestamps :)

[@GeniusXXXX-b3k]

Which ai .

[@dashiellbean6334]

Tanya referring to stockfish as "Mr. Fish" ar 3:41:00 was by far the best thing that happened today

[@jahnavi1057]

The fact that Gukesh's heart rate NEVER went high even while loosing

[@capribuch8198]

I hope this reaches somebody! Im really impressed with the organization of this tournament. I have some suggestions I think would elevate the experience even more for the audience: - uploading the individual games after stream - on the main stream, I think it would be amazing to add an information bar at the bottom of the screen that gives updates on the other games going on, like I see in American football. I follow the live stream as I really want to do, but it pains me to not be able to follow the other games at all besides the one being highlighted

Here, afterwards, somebody's job should be to timestamp the moves.

[@caldwell2253]

Great suggestion

[@BigGeorgeCostanza]

I volunteer you as tribute

[@gxinf]

It was very difficult to follow the track of other matches. I suggest to show the status of other matches every 10, 20 minutes, even if you still don't want to switch on other boards and stay on one particular board like today. I spent several minutes to find the resign moment of Hikario vs Javokhir and Alireza vs Vincent and honestly couldn't find it finally.

[@Anonymous-if7ue]

Dash!! Great job hosting

[@panosstavrou3915]

1:07:35 Levy saying skibidi

[@Ithilaeglir]

Great job missing every single game in favor of one

[@KrishnaGupta-nb4mt]

Complete throw by Hikaru

[@caldwell2253]

I noticed that too live...

[@m.rubland6737]

The interview with Fabi was great. Just stop that loud music in the background, please.

[@SudayKulkarni]

Gukesh needs to get rid of his red coat bcs red is bad luck just like rcb😂

[@chrism3790]

You need to spell Uzbekistan correctly... 33:33

[@Anewguy_21]

That's how you write it in German, the tournament is in Germany, know your facts before u come to talk.

[@chrism3790]

​@@Anewguy_21 Wenn es deutsch wäre, hätten sie "Norwegen" für Magnus geschrieben. Trottel

[@heheboi569]

@@Anewguy_21 why is everything else in english then? are you stupid?

[@madhurpopli6421]

​@@Anewguy_21 Genuine question, why is the name of a country changed in another language ?

[@boomboombam6]

@@madhurpopli6421because countries names have meanings and they wish to preserve that. Take for instance “The Netherlands” in Dutch it is Nederlands, which means low lands. In English it spelled differently because Neder isn’t a word, but “nether” is a word that means low. In French it is called Pays Bas, which also means low lands/country.

[@philcolbert7864]

WTF??? Interviewing the guy and asking him general questions when there's a time scramble between Gukesh and Fabio???

[@dobromirgospodinov2042]

Annoyed by that as well - they are so entertaining too when they commentate time scrambles - produced fucked that one up

[@harrypalms453]

Am I the only one who doesn't enjoy the Twitch streamer tarts turning up?

[@sassanrahbari5931]

Bring Robert Hess back. Also Daniel Nordisky

[@JedRobelo]

Why did Magnus copy Fischer 360?

[@sakanano7547]

What ? 360 ?? Wdym

[@ChrisElias5002]

Fischer960 *

[@capribuch8198]

He didn’t copy a style of chess, he made his own organization with an entrepreneur because FIDE couldn’t afford/refused to put enough effort to organizing free style chess events. He made it possible to play

[@zebmhw_13]

Where's the standing bruhhh?

[@ronakgajera3320]

Its a quarter final game 1 out of 2

[@freddie4406]

Tania is the best

[@rebecca-b5m]

i'm really sad for ali. he was perfect from the best , but now... i think he must have someone who helps him mentally and emotionally cuz he's always like this.. that's really unfair for this amount of talent that he has but he cant present himself

[@sassanrahbari5931]

Commentary needs more than just a voice. Patterson would be better not recommend any movies

[@kaeralonthimoneta2935]

James Patterson is the GOAT in the game he understands and has shown rapid excellence when learning the themes in other games; give him a few years and I expect he can bring plenty of value to a broadcast even without being a GM (like Levy)

[@bruceborden3986]

God, she grates on my ears... lol

[@ԱրմինեԱվետյան]

😂😂😂😂

[@AnvayKamath]

Gukesh is not in form 😢

[@vlkn၇]

🎈🎈🎈🎈gukesss😂😂😂

[@SmashTheCache]

This coverage is horrible for me as a chess novice. Too hard to follow.

[@zerozip3426]

I really miss the older commentators. The new generation feels like youtube clickbait. I cant put my finger on it, but its just not the same anymore.

[@shwyopmpm]

chess noob not a chess novice lols😂

[@xvvKaeL]

This coverage is miles better than any fide tournaments and you’re crying about that here? Seems like a you problem lolll. Not to mention the quality of the event sets the bar higher than there ever was in chess.

[@TheTricktracktruck]

You have two other options at least, Chess24 and Chessbase India

[@woffordwolf2071]

@@xvvKaeL he said for someone new at chess which I can understand makes it hard, but for average players it's fine.

[@DougTown]

First

[@vlkn၇]

🎈🎈🎈🎈gukesss😂😂😂