The 2025 Grand Chess Tour is roaring to life across elite venues from Zagreb to São Paulo, an unmissable spectacle for chess fans. In particular, the current SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz leg in Zagreb has already delivered fireworks.
Most notably, India’s reigning world champion, 19‑year‑old D Gukesh, delivered a stunning back‑to‑back victory over World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen in Round 6, this time winning with Black to vault into sole first place on 10/12 points.
Fresh off his classical win at Norway Chess, an upset marked by Carlsen’s rare table‑slam, Gukesh continues his climb with formidable poise.
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With the tour’s top competitors on full display and Gukesh riding a wave of momentum, this edition promises both high-stakes drama and breakthrough moments for Indian viewers.
What are the dates of the Grand Chess Tour 2025?
The 2025 Grand Chess Tour features six major events across the globe:
- Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland – April 24 to May 1, 2025 (Warsaw, Poland)
- Superbet Chess Classic Romania – May 5 to 17, 2025 (Bucharest, Romania)
- SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz Croatia – June 30 to July 7, 2025 (Zagreb, Croatia)
- Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz – August 9 to 16, 2025 (Saint Louis, USA)
- Sinquefield Cup – August 16 to 29, 2025 (Saint Louis, USA)
- GCT Finals – September 26 to October 4, 2025 (São Paulo, Brazil)
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What time will the Grand Chess Tour 2025 matches start?
The 2025 edition of the Grand Chess Tour matches will start at 6:30 p.m. IST.
Where to watch the online livestream of the Grand Chess Tour 2025 matches online in India?
Chess fans in India can watch the live stream of the Grand Chess Tour 2025 on ChessBase India, Chess24, Chess.com and Saint Louis Chess Club YouTube channels.
| Country | TV | Livestream |
|---|---|---|
| India | N/A | ChessBase India, Chess24, Chess.com, Saint Louis Chess Club YouTube channels |