Nakamura Rematches Carlsen in Chessable Masters Grand Final

Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura are set to face off in the grand final of the Chessable Masters, the first leg of the 2025 Champions Chess Tour, which also serves as a qualifier for the Esports World Cup. Carlsen has shown remarkable performance throughout the tournament, including a strong victory against Arjun Erigaisi and edging Nakamura in an earlier match. Nakamura, having defeated Ian Nepomniachtchi in the Losers Final, will compete against Carlsen for a chance to secure a spot in the EWC and win a $25,000 prize. The match will be broadcast live on Chess.com’s YouTube and Twitch channels. The tournament has attracted top players and features a total prize fund of $150,000, with significant stakes as the top 12 on the leaderboard qualify for the upcoming Esports World Cup. Both players have a history of intense competition, making this final highly anticipated by chess fans worldwide.