HANS VS BACROT | Hans Niemann Against The World | Day 1 | Classical

In this series of Hans Niemann Against the World, Hans Niemann faces off against the legendary French Grandmaster, Étienne Bacrot, in an intense five-day event in Paris. Held at the Blitz Society, the competition will feature three days of classical chess (6 rounds), followed by one day of rapid (6 rounds), and one day of blitz (12 rounds). On the final day, there will be a simultaneous exhibition and a meet & greet, making it a memorable experience for the fans. With $18,000 USD on the line for the winner, both players will push their limits across multiple formats.