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===Freestyle Chess=== {{For|the computer-aided variant|Advanced chess}}{{Main|Freestyle Chess G.O.A.T. Challenge|Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour}} The eight-player Freestyle Chess G.O.A.T. Challenge was the first major Chess960 tournament that used classical chess time controls. It took place in Germany from February 9β16, 2024. Fischer Random world champion Nakamura was reportedly invited, but did not play in the event. Magnus Carlsen won the tournament by defeating Fabiano Caruana in the finals. Following the success of the first tournament, organizers Carlsen and [[Jan Henric Buettner]] launched the [[Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour]] in 2025, comprising five "Grand Slam" tournaments and [[Grenke Freestyle Chess Open|one open tournament]]. The winner of the tour will be awarded the title of Freestyle Chess Champion.
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