Grandmaster Awonder Liang shifts to freestyle chess at Grenke Classic, faces Magnus Carlsen

Grandmaster Awonder Liang switched from the Grenke Classic's Open event to its Freestyle chess segment, joining Magnus Carlsen. This move highlights the growing interest in Freestyle chess, which minimizes pre-game preparation by using random starting positions. Organizers aim to broaden Freestyle's appeal, attracting top players and large audiences, potentially reshaping competitive chess by emphasizing strategic thinking over rote memorization.

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