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The Hindu
14 hours ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Anand vs Kasparov, Gukesh vs Carlsen locked for Clutch Chess exhibition games in October
Indian great Viswanathan Anand will revive his iconic rivalry with Russian stalwart Garry Kasparov, while world champion D Gukesh will go up against familiar foe Magnus Carlsen in Clutch Chess exhibition matches come October in St Louis, USA. Kasparov and Anand last squared off in 2021 in the Croatia Rapid and Blitz competition at Zagreb where the Indian had emerged victorious. The two have clashed 82 times across formats in their illustrious careers with Kasparov leading in all of them and 30 games ending in draws. "Two former world champions, Garry Kasparov and Viswanathan Anand, go head-to-head in a special Clutch Chess [Legends] exhibition match from [October 7 to 11]. This once-in-a-generation clash celebrates the legacy of two chess greats and officially launches the month of reopening festivities," the St Louis Chess Club stated in a press release. "The exhibition match will be the first event held in the Club's enhanced facility, reaffirming the city's role as the chess capital of the United States and a global leader in the game." The event will feature a $144,000 prize fund to be awarded across a 12-game Chess960 (Fischer Random) match between the two icons. The games will be played at rapid and blitz time controls and "with an innovative scoring system designed to captivate both players and fans." Days after this, there will be a Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown from October 27 to 29 at the same venue. The lineup features World No.1 Carlsen, World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura, World No. 3 Fabiano Caruana, and Gukesh in what will be the highest-rated chess tournament of the year. "With $412,000 in prize money, including daily win bonuses and a Champion's Jackpot, the stakes have never been higher," the club stated. "The event's 18-game rapid double round-robin format [10 minutes plus a 5-second increment] will feature escalating point values each day. Wins are worth one point on Day 1, two points on Day 2, and three points on Day 3," it added. Carlsen leads Gukesh 31-12, with six draws in head-to-head matches across all formats.
India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Viswanathan Anand-Kasparov reunion, Gukesh vs Carlsen clash confirmed for October
Indian chess icon Viswanathan Anand is set to renew his legendary rivalry with Russian great Garry Kasparov, while reigning world champion D Gukesh will face Magnus Carlsen in the Clutch Chess exhibition matches this October in St Louis, headline fixture will see Anand and Kasparov, two of the game's greatest ever players, lock horns once again from October 7 to 11. The pair last met competitively at the 2001 Croatia Rapid and Blitz in Zagreb, where Kasparov came out on top. Over their illustrious careers, they have faced each other 82 times across different formats, with the Russian legend holding the upper hand in head-to-head former world champions, Garry Kasparov and Viswanathan Anand, go head-to-head in a special Clutch Chess (Legends) exhibition match. This once-in-a-generation clash celebrates the legacy of two chess greats and officially launches the month of reopening festivities,' the St Louis Chess Club said in a statement. The duel will also mark the first event at the club's newly enhanced facility, reaffirming St Louis's status as the chess capital of the United States and a global hub for the the legends, some of the biggest modern stars will also feature, making this one of the most high-profile tournaments of the year. The lineup includes American stars Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana, both top-10 players, ensuring the event is one of the highest-rated competitions on the to the excitement, the tournament will adopt a unique format that rewards consistency and late surges. The 18-game rapid double round-robin (10 minutes plus a 5-second increment) will feature escalating point values across three days. Wins will be worth one point on Day 1, two points on Day 2, and three points on Day a massive prize pool of USD 412,000 — including daily win bonuses and a Champion's Jackpot — the stakes are higher than ever. For Anand, it will be another chance to test himself against his fiercest rival, while for Gukesh, it represents a stage to underline his status as the new world champion against the formidable Carlsen.- EndsMust Watch
NDTV
a day ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Viswanathan Anand vs Garry Kasparov, D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen Locked For Clutch Chess Exhibition Games
Indian great Viswanathan Anand will revive his iconic rivalry with Russian stalwart Garry Kasparov, while world champion D Gukesh will go up against familiar foe Magnus Carlsen in Clutch Chess exhibition matches come October in St Louis, USA. Kasparov and Anand last squared off in 2021 in the Croatia Rapid and Blitz competition at Zagreb where the Russian had emerged victorious. The two have clashed 82 times across formats in their illustrious careers with Kasparov leading in all of them and 30 games ending in draws. "Two former world champions, Garry Kasparov and Viswanathan Anand, go head-to-head in a special Clutch Chess (Legends) exhibition match from (October 7 to 11). This once-in-a-generation clash celebrates the legacy of two chess greats and officially launches the month of reopening festivities," the St Louis Chess Club stated in a press release. "The exhibition match will be the first event held in the Club's enhanced facility, reaffirming the city's role as the chess capital of the United States and a global leader in the game." The event will feature a USD 144,000 prize fund to be awarded across a 12-game Chess960 (Fischer Random) match between the two icons. The games will be played at rapid and blitz time controls and "with an innovative scoring system designed to captivate both players and fans." Days after this, there will be a Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown from October 27 to 29 at the same venue. The lineup features World No.1 Carlsen, World No.2 Hikaru Nakamura, World No.3 Fabiano Caruana, and Gukesh in what will be the highest-rated chess tournament of the year. "With USD 412,000 in prize money, including daily win bonuses and a Champion's Jackpot, the stakes have never been higher," the club stated. "The event's 18-game rapid double round-robin format (10 minutes plus a 5-second increment) will feature escalating point values each day. Wins are worth one point on Day 1, two points on Day 2, and three points on Day 3," it added. Carlsen leads Gukesh 31-12, with six draws in head-to-head matches across all formats.
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Chess legends face off! Viswanathan Anand takes on Garry Kasparov, Magnus Carlsen to face D Gukesh: All you need to know
Viswanathan Anand takes on Garry Kasparov Chess legends Viswanathan Anand and Garry Kasparov will renew their historic rivalry in Clutch Chess exhibition matches this October in St Louis, USA. Current world champion D Gukesh will face Magnus Carlsen in the same event. The last encounter between Kasparov and Anand was at the 2021 Croatia Rapid and Blitz competition in Zagreb, where Anand emerged victorious. In their 82 matches across formats, Kasparov leads the head-to-head record, with 30 games ending in draws. Exclusive Interview: How Aarini Lahoty, 5, Leads India's Youngest Chess Talents Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "Two former world champions, Garry Kasparov and Viswanathan Anand, go head-to-head in a special Clutch Chess (Legends) exhibition match from (October 7 to 11). This once-in-a-generation clash celebrates the legacy of two chess greats and officially launches the month of reopening festivities," the St Louis Chess Club stated in a press release. "The exhibition match will be the first event held in the Club's enhanced facility, reaffirming the city's role as the chess capital of the United States and a global leader in the game." The legends match features a USD 144,000 prize fund across 12 Chess960 games. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Better Sleep, Better Mornings Start Here ResMed Buy Now Undo The games will follow rapid and blitz time controls with a new scoring system. The Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown will follow from October 27 to 29 at the same venue. The tournament will feature World No.1 Carlsen, World No.2 Hikaru Nakamura, World No.3 Fabiano Caruana, and Gukesh. "With USD 412,000 in prize money, including daily win bonuses and a Champion's Jackpot, the stakes have never been higher," the club added. "The event's 18-game rapid double round-robin format (10 minutes plus a 5-second increment) will feature escalating point values each day. Wins are worth one point on Day 1, two points on Day 2, and three points on Day 3." In their previous encounters across all formats, Carlsen holds a commanding lead over Gukesh with 31 wins to 12, including six draws. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
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First Post
a day ago
- Sport
- First Post
Gukesh vs Carlsen, Anand vs Kasparov: Clutch Chess 2025 at Saint Louis Chess Club brings together legends
The mega chess tournaments featuring Magnus Carlsen, D Gukesh, Viswanathan Anand and Garry Kasparov will be taking place at the Saint Louis Chess Club in October 2025. We preview the tournament here, and share all major details. The Clutch Chess tournaments in Saint Louis will bring together some of the highest rated chess players of all time. Images: Grand Chess Tour/FIDE The busy chess calendar continues, with the Saint Louis Chess Club set to host a major showdown in October 2025 that will include the best of the best players – D Gukesh, Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana. The unique Rapid and Blitz tournament has been named Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown and is being termed as the highest-rated human chess tournament of the year. A separate tournament will see legends Viswanathan Anand and Garry Kasparov take on each other, also at the Saint Louis Chess Club. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Gukesh vs Carlsen at Saint Louis Given the epic moments the Gukesh vs Carlsen contest has produced in the last few months, something extraordinary could unfold once again when these two square off. When it comes to the head-to-head battle between the two, the five-time world champion is leading across formats. The Norwegian has a massive 31-12 lead over the Indian Grandmaster. The Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown will be played from 25-20 October. It offers a substantial prize pool of $412,000, including daily win bonuses and a champion's jackpot. In addition, fans can witness a monumental clash between the legends Viswanathan Anand and Garry Kasparov in a tournament called Clutch Chess: The Legends. Despite the years that have passed, this match remains a highly anticipated and timeless encounter, and it will be a perfect occasion for new chess fans to see these behemoths of the game lock horns. Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown format The event will follow an 18-game rapid double round-robin format, 10 minutes plus a 5-second increment, and will also have escalating point values each day. Which means, a win on the opening day will fetch the player a point, whereas he will collect two points upon winning on the second day. A point will be added each passing day. Anand vs Kasparov: The clash of the legends Chess titans, five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand and arguably the greatest player ever, Garry Kasparov, will face off in a 12-game Chess 960 match. The match will take place from 7 to 11 October.
