The first Freestyle tournament was held in February 2024, and the series aims to attract top players and a mass audience.
Organizations Involved
None
Founders
Magnus Carlsen, Jan Henric Buettner
Company Description
Freestyle Chess is a new venture that aims to organize a series of Freestyle chess tournaments, which are a variant of chess known as Chess960 or Fischer Random. The initiative is led by Magnus Carlsen and Jan Henric Buettner, with a focus on creating high-stakes tournaments in luxury venues, utilizing professional production and media teams to enhance the spectator experience.