India, Feb. 14 -- The ongoing Weissenhaus Grand Slam has taken the chess world by storm, and has also had its fair share of controversies. Adding more fuel to the fire, the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour has added Hans Niemann to their roster for the Paris leg. Niemann revealed on social media that he will be participating in the event in Paris, which is scheduled for April 8-15. Niemann's inclusion also comes as a surprise for many, considering that he was involved with Magnus Carlsen in a high-profile lawsuit.

The lawsuit came after Carlsen withdrew after losing to the American GM at the 2022 Sinquefield Cup. Later, Carlsen accused him of cheating and also claimed that he considered withdrawing from the tournament due to Niemann's las...