Magnus Carlsen wins the 2025 Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, defeating Hikaru Nakamura, while Ju Wenjun leads the Women`s Championship.

Magnus Carlsen showcased his exceptional skills at the 2025 Paris Freestyle Chess Grand Slam, clinching the top prize of $200,000 by defeating Hikaru Nakamura with a score of 1.5-0.5 in the final match. Despite battling illness, Carlsen delivered a performance he described as "a very nice, professional job," ensuring Nakamura had no opportunities to mount a comeback.

In the battle for third place, Fabiano Caruana secured his position by overcoming Vincent Keymer with a similar score of 1.5-0.5, earning $100,000 and a coveted spot in the upcoming Las Vegas Grand Slam.

Meanwhile, the Women`s World Chess Championship 2025 is currently underway, featuring Ju Wenjun and Tan Zhongyi. Ju is leading the best-of-12 match with a commanding score of 6-2.

Additionally, the 2025 Connecticut Speed Chess Championship recently concluded, with Joey Cyr emerging as the overall winner across rapid, blitz, and bullet events. For more insights on chess championships, visit Chess Championship and for freestyle chess details, check out Freestyle Chess.

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