Winners of Titled Tuesday on May 21, 2024: GM Vladislav Kovalev and GM Jan-Krzysztof Duda emerge victorious

The latest Titled Tuesday event on May 21, 2024, saw some exciting chess action with GM Vladislav Kovalev and GM Jan-Krzysztof Duda emerging as the victors in the early and late tournaments, respectively. FM Faustino Oro, the 10-year-old prodigy from Argentina, also made a strong showing by finishing third in the early event, outperforming some of the world’s top GMs.

In the early tournament, Kovalev dominated the field with a blistering 9/9 start, defeating strong opponents like Levon Aronian and Fabiano Caruana. Despite being held to a draw in the 10th round, Kovalev secured the tournament victory with a comfortable draw in the final round. Oro’s impressive performance earned him a spot on the podium, showcasing his potential at such a young age.

In the late tournament, Duda showcased his skills by starting with 9.5 points out of 10, only to suffer a loss in the final round against Aryan Tari. However, Duda’s dominant performance in the earlier rounds secured him first place with strong tiebreaks. Tari’s victory over Duda helped him secure second place in the tournament.

Overall, the Titled Tuesday event highlighted the talent and competitive spirit of top chess players, with Kovalev and Duda emerging as the champions in their respective tournaments. The future looks bright for young talents like Faustino Oro, who continue to make waves in the chess world.