In December 2025, the chess world turned its eyes toward Cape Town, South Africa, for the season finale of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour. The event promised breathtaking ocean views, a $660,000 prize pool, and a clash of the world’s frantic creative minds. However, as the pieces were set up at the southern tip … Continue reading Why Hikaru Nakamura Skipped the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals