Clutch Chess: The Legends event Rivalry reignited as Viswanathan Anand, Garry Kasparov face off after 30 years

Former world champions Viswanathan Anand and Garry Kasparov will reignite their as soon as fierce rivalry after 30 years once they face off within the Clutch Chess: The Legends event in St. Louis from Wednesday (October 8, 2025).

The 12-game Chess 960 match will carry a complete prize pool of $144000 and will likely be held within the upgraded St. Louis Chess Club.

Having performed a Classical World Championship match in 1995 on the 107th flooring of the the World Trade Centre in New York, the 2 legends of the sport will battle it out once more within the well-known speedy and blitz format that was just lately christened Freestyle Chess.

Kasparov dominated that match towards Anand and gained the 20-games contest 10.5-7.5. After retiring in 2004 Kasparov has performed solely in exhibitions or blitz occasions whereas Anand is semi-retired and performs often in increased occasions.

While Kasparov runs a world-wide coaching program beneath his identify, Anand has restricted himself to mentoring the younger era of Indian gamers and has been the inspiration behind WACA — Westbridge Anand Chess Academy – that has already produced one world champion in D Gukesh.

The format right here is attention-grabbing and the stakes will go up every day. There will likely be 4 video games on a regular basis within the three-day contest with two speedy and two blitz video games. While there will likely be 4 factors at stake on the primary day, on the second day it’s going to double as every win will likely be price two factors and on the third day, every recreation will fetch three factors for a win.

The winner will take dwelling $70,000 (roughly ₹62 lakh) whereas $50,000 (roughly ₹44 lakh) is reserved for the one ending on the dropping aspect of this match.

If the match is tied after 12 video games, the prize will likely be cut up 50-50, the place every participant receives $60,000 (roughly ₹53 lakh).

There will likely be bonus cash of $24,000 (roughly ₹21 lakh) for 12 video games.