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Weissenhaus, Germany, February 17, 2025 – World champion D Gukesh ended his Freestyle Chess Grand Slam campaign in last place after losing his seventh-place playoff to Alireza Firouzja. Gukesh Struggles Throughout Tournament After a draw on the first day, Gukesh had a chance to make a comeback but lost in just 30 moves. A mid-game mistake forced him to give up his queen, allowing Firouzja to secure victory. The defeat meant Gukesh concluded the tournament without a single win. Vincent Keymer Shocks Fabiano Caruana to Win Title In a surprising outcome, Germany’s Vincent Keymer defeated Fabiano Caruana to win the…