Fabiano Caruana won the 2025 GCT Finals, capturing the title on October 3, 2025.
He represented the United States in the Grand Chess Tour, securing his second overall GCT title.
## What happened?
The 2025 GCT Finals took place in São Paulo, Brazil, from September 28 to October 3, 2025.
This marked the first time the Finals concluded in South America.
The event featured a knockout battle among the top four players.
## Why it matters for Fabiano Caruana
Caruana's win is impressive, as he also commanded wins in both the 2025 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz and Sinquefield Cup.
He stormed back, winning three games in a row to claim the title.
## What comes next?
The 2026 GCT Schedule has been announced, with the GCT Finals set to be held in Saint Louis.
The prize fund for the 2025 GCT was $1.6 million, provided by the Superbet Foundation and Saint Louis Chess Club.
Rex Sinquefield, co-founder of the Saint Louis Chess Club, congratulated Caruana on his win.
Augusta Dragic, President of the Superbet Foundation, also congratulated Caruana and the other players.
The 2025 GCT featured the world's best players, including Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja.
Caruana's victory was a significant achievement, given the strong competition.
He expressed his honor at winning the 2025 GCT, stating it's "so prestigious and difficult, especially in match play."
The complete results of the 2025 GCT Finals are available, showcasing Caruana's impressive performance.
The 2025 GCT was a milestone event, marking the Tour's 10th anniversary season.
Michael Khodarkovsky, Executive Director of the GCT, celebrated the culmination of the first decade.
The GCT begins a new chapter, looking ahead to the next ten years of growth and innovation.