Jan Henric Buettner
Jan Henric Buettner is an event organizer and a prominent figure in the Freestyle Chess community. He recently garnered attention for his role in the decision to establish the title of 'Freestyle Chess Champion' for the winner of the 2025 Grand Slam Tour, as well as for advocating for player rights in the face of controversial demands from FIDE, the international chess federation.
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Jan Henric Buettner revealed that Gukesh needs rest and confirmed Vidit as a replacement.
Exclusive: D Gukesh vs Magnus Carlsen not happening in Las Vegas; Freestyle Chess reveals why world champion isn’t playing | Chess News
India· 2025-06-27
Freestyle Chess co-founder and CEO Jan Henric Buettner confirmed the development to TimesofIndia.com.
Exclusive: No Magnus Carlsen in India! Freestyle Chess event called off over lack of sponsors | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-06-26
Jan Henric Buettner purchased and restored a historic estate in Schleswig-Holstein.
Kultur, Meer und raue Natur – eine Liebeserklärung an Schleswig-Holstein
Switzerland· 2025-06-22
Jan Henric Buettner created Freestyle Chess, which disrupts traditional opening theory.
Why are top Indian grandmasters struggling at Freestyle Chess? | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-04-16
Jan Henric Buettner is the co-founder of Freestyle Chess who expressed disappointment over Niemann's withdrawal.
The mystery of Hans Niemann and his last-minute withdrawal from Freestyle Chess Paris tour | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-04-07
Jan Henric Buettner is the billionaire organizing the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour.
Bekrefter tidenes anti-jukse-tiltak: – Vil ikke spekulere
Norway· 2025-04-07
Jan Henric Buettner is one of the backers of the chess tour.
Hans Niemann trekker seg fra turneringNorway· 2025-04-06Jan Henric Buettner is one of the organizers behind the chess tour.
Hans Niemann trekker seg fra turneringNorway· 2025-04-05
Jan Henric Buettner is the chief of Freestyle, focusing on the number of online spectators for the event.
Chess: Vincent Keymer knocks out Magnus Carlsen in Freestyle Grand Slam | Chess
United Kingdom· 2025-02-14
Jan Henric Buettner is a German tech entrepreneur who created Freestyle Chess out of a desire to make chess more exciting.
The birth of Freestyle Chess: How Magnus Carlsen's 'perfect tournament' came into being | Chess NewsIndia· 2025-02-12
Jan Henric Buettner is a co-owner and billionaire who commented on the players' decision.
Freestyle Chess tar grep etter tittelstrid – dropper å kalle vinneren verdensmesterNorway· 2025-02-10
Jan Henric Buettner is the event organiser who commented on the players' decision regarding the title 'Freestyle Chess Champion'.
2025 Grand Slam Tour winner to be titled 'Freestyle Chess Champion' |India· 2025-02-10