Chess world champion D Gukesh’s name was notably absent as the Freestyle Chess organisers announced the full line-up for the Las Vegas Grand Slam 2025 on Tuesday.

While chess world champion D Gukesh’s name is missing from Las Vegas Freestyle Chess Grand slam, Bibisara Assaubayeva is et to become the first woman to compete in a Freestyle Chess Grand Slam.

Gukesh is the youngest chess world champion. The 18-year-old recently shared his opinion on his favourite athlete, looking up to MS Dhoni and more.