Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Paris Betting Odds: Magnus Carlsen Leads Betting for Paris Showdown

The 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Paris is on the horizon, and Magnus Carlsen is 5/4 favourite with bet365. See the full odds and expert betting insight.
Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Paris Betting Odds: Magnus Carlsen Leads Betting for Paris Showdown
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  • Magnus Carlsen heads the betting at 5/4 to win the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Paris
  • Nakamura, Caruana, Gukesh, and Firouzja round out the top contenders
  • Chess betting odds now live on bet365 ahead of the high-profile tournament

UK Betting Sites have officially priced up the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Paris and it’s Magnus Carlsen who leads the field as 5/4 favourite with bet365.

The Norwegian star, widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time, is the dominant force in freestyle chess and his comfort with rapid, creative formats makes him the clear man to beat once again.

This high-profile event blends traditional board play with Chess960-style setups and it's become one of the most entertaining stops on the elite chess circuit.

Here’s how the current outright market stacks up:

2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam - Paris
OddsProbability
Magnus Carlsen
5/444.4%
Hikaru Nakamura
6/114.3%
Fabiano Caruana
15/211.8%
Dommaraju Gukesh
9/110.0%
Alireza Firouzja
12/17.7%
What the expert says...
Magnus Carlsen remains the dominant force in freestyle formats and it’s no surprise to see him short-priced again. He thrives in dynamic, unstructured positions — exactly what this event demands.

Steve Madgwick - Chess Betting Expert - OLBG.com

Rest of the Field: Big Names, Big Prices

Beyond Carlsen and Nakamura, there’s strong depth in the market. 

Fabiano Caruana (15/2) brings elite experience and positional class, while Gukesh (9/1) continues to rise as one of the most exciting young talents in world chess.

German Vincent Keymer won the first Grand Slam in his home country but is a 22/1 outsider in this event.

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Where to Bet on Freestyle Chess

Chess betting continues to grow in popularity, with major tournaments like this attracting a wider audience. 

The best UK Betting Sites now cover a range of chess events, including outright markets, match betting, and in-play options.

New customers can take advantage of a wide selection of Free Bets, particularly when signing up ahead of a major event like this.

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