Anand vs Kasparov: Clash of Legends at Clutch Chess 2025
Two chess legends — Viswanathan Anand and Garry Kasparov — are set to face off in a thrilling 12-game Chess960 match at the Clutch Chess Legends 2025 event. The games will be played in Rapid and Blitz formats, promising high-speed excitement and intense battles.
Each day brings higher stakes.
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Day 1: Every win earns 1 point and $1000.
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Day 2: Wins are worth 2 points and $2000.
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Day 3: Each win gives 3 points and $3000.
The total prize fund is a massive $144,000, with the winner taking $70,000 and the runner-up $50,000. An extra $24,000 will be added as bonus prizes. If any game ends in a draw, its prize money will roll over to the final games — making Game 11 and Game 12 the most thrilling moments of the match!
This special event is hosted by the Saint Louis Chess Club, known as the heart of American chess. The club recently upgraded its facilities, making this the first major event after its reopening.
The Clutch Chess format, created by GM Maurice Ashley, ensures every game counts. The scoring system increases the pressure and keeps fans hooked till the last move. Even players who fall behind can make dramatic comebacks on the final day.
Fans were thrilled to see chess stars like Fabiano Caruana, Levon Aronian, Yasser Seirawan, and Maurice Ashley joining the autograph and photo sessions. ChessBase India’s IM Sagar Shah was also present, adding to the excitement of the event.
The match not only revives the legendary rivalry between Anand and Kasparov but also celebrates chess innovation through the Clutch Chess format. With every move, the legends will show why they remain eternal icons of the game.
Photos: Lennart Ootes / Saint Louis Chess Club
Source: CHESS BASE.in
