Hou Yifan vs. Bibisara Assaubayeva

Hou Yifan vs. Bibisara Assaubayeva in Weissenhaus

A Freestyle Chess exhibition match played during the FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship – bringing two exceptional players together in the Freestyle format

Four games at the highest level

A test of creativity and adaptability

And a preview of the planned FIDE Women’s Freestyle Chess World Championship later in 2026

February 14 & 15
3:00 pm local time
25+10
Tiebreak if tied
$15,000 prize fund

Freestyle Chess