GM Liem Le Achieves Perfect Score in Titled Tuesday, Becomes Fourth Player Ever to Accomplish Feat

GM Liem Le made history on February 4 by becoming the fourth player ever, and the first of 2025, to achieve a perfect 11/11 score in Titled Tuesday. This remarkable feat puts him in the elite company of GMs Hikaru Nakamura, Magnus Carlsen, and Jose Martinez. Le’s final rival for the perfect score was GM Oleksandr Bortnyk, who also started strong at 7/7 but fell short in their eighth-round match.

In the final round, it seemed like GM Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu might halt Le’s winning streak, but a time management error led to his defeat, allowing Le to secure the victory. The internet was abuzz with reactions to the intense final round, with notable chess personalities like Agadmator and Fabiano Caruana weighing in on the action.

In the late tournament, GM Alexey Sarana emerged victorious with a stellar performance, winning outright without the need for tiebreaks. His closest competitor, GM Jose Martinez, secured second place on tiebreaks over GM Alan Pichot. The late tournament also saw strong performances from top players like Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana.

With his impressive showing across both tournaments, GM Bogdan-Daniel Deac now leads the Titled Tuesday Grand Prix standings. As the competition heats up, players are vying for top positions in the standings, with exciting cash prizes and recognition on the line.

Titled Tuesday continues to attract top-tier talent, with record-breaking registrations and increased prize pools for milestone events. The weekly tournament provides a platform for titled players to showcase their skills and compete against the best in the world. Stay tuned for more thrilling chess action in the upcoming Titled Tuesday events.