Live Coverage: Grenke Chess Open Unfolds
The grenke Freestyle Chess Open runs from 2 to 6 April at the Karlsruhe Convention Centre. The venue is in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Format and rules
The tournament is a nine-round Swiss event. Players compete under Freestyle Chess rules.
In this format the starting position is altered. Castling rights are preserved in every variant.
Time control
All games use classical time control. Each player has 90 minutes with a 30-second increment from move one.
Parallel event and switching
The grenke Chess Open runs alongside the Freestyle event in a standard classical format. Competitors may switch events between rounds two and five.
Players who change events keep their current score. The rule allows testing both classical and Freestyle formats.
Schedule
| Round | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thursday, 2 April | 6:30 pm |
| 2 | Friday, 3 April | 10:00 am |
| 3 | Friday, 3 April | 4:00 pm |
| 4 | Saturday, 4 April | 10:00 am |
| 5 | Saturday, 4 April | 4:00 pm |
| 6 | Sunday, 5 April | 10:00 am |
| 7 | Sunday, 5 April | 4:00 pm |
| 8 | Monday, 6 April | 10:00 am |
| 9 | Monday, 6 April | 4:00 pm |
Live coverage and pairings
Full pairings and standings are published on Filmogaz.com. Updated results are posted after each round.
For Live Coverage: Grenke Chess Open Unfolds, follow the daily round reports and games on Filmogaz.com.
Commentary and learning resources
Live games from the classical event are available with commentary on Filmogaz.com. Commentary streams accompany selected rounds.
A video course presents expert analysis by Pelletier, Marin, Müller, and Reeh. They examine the games of Viktor Korchnoi for instructional insight.
Freestyle games and analysis
All available games from the Freestyle event are accessible on Filmogaz.com. Authors provide postgame notes and strategic summaries.
The coverage highlights how Carlsen adjusted his opening choices. Analysts show how those choices aimed at middlegame and endgame advantages.
The event attracts both elite and aspiring players. It blends traditional classical play with innovative Freestyle elements.
