Hans Niemann has challenged three top players in an event branded as Hans Niemann vs the World series. After defeating Anish Giri in Utrecht, and later Nikita Vitiugov in London, now Niemann faces Etienne Bacrot in Paris.
Replay: Game 1: Vitiugov – Niemann 0 – 1 Game 2: Niemann – Vitiugov 1/2-1/2 Game 3 Vitiugov – Niemann 1/2-1/2 Game 4: Niemann – Vitiugov 1/2-1/2 Game 5: Vitiugov – Niemann 1/2-1/2 Game 6: Niemann – Vitiugov 1/2-1/2