“Freestyle is exciting, but it’s too early to say where it’s going. We’ve had just two serious tournaments in freestyle so far. I don’t see it taking over standard chess. The history and legacy of classical chess give it more value,” he said at the India Today Conclave
D Gukesh
Reigning world champion D Gukesh believes that despite the allure of freestyle chess, the classical version will continue to reign supreme due to its rich legacy.
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“Freestyle is exciting, but it’s too early to say where it’s going. We’ve had just two serious tournaments in freestyle so far. I don’t see it taking over standard chess. The history and legacy of classical chess give it more value,” he said at the India Today Conclave.
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