Exciting Results from Day One of the 2025 Chessable Masters Playoffs: Carlsen, Arjun, Nakamura, and Firouzja Advance
The 2025 Chessable Masters Playoffs are in full swing, with some of the top Grandmasters battling it out for supremacy. After day one, GMs Magnus Carlsen, Arjun Erigaisi, Hikaru Nakamura, and Alireza Firouzja are the players left in the Winners Bracket, showcasing their skills and determination.
Firouzja’s match against GM Fabiano Caruana was a nail-biter, only decided in armageddon tiebreaks after a long and intense battle. On the other hand, GMs Wesley So, Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu, Alexander Grischuk, and Sam Sevian were eliminated after two match losses, highlighting the fierce competition in the tournament.
The Losers Bracket features players on their last lives, including GMs Caruana, Andrey Esipenko, Vladislav Artemiev, Ian Nepomniachtchi, Wei Yi, Jan-Krzysztof Duda, Yu Yangyi, and Anish Giri. The stakes are high as they fight to stay in the competition and advance to the next round.
Day two of the Playoffs is set for Wednesday, February 19, with the action starting at 11:00 a.m. ET / 17:00 CET / 9:30 p.m. IST. The tournament format includes double-elimination matches, with players having two lives before being eliminated. In addition to prize money, competitors are also vying for CCT points to qualify for the 2025 Esports World Cup.
The matches in the Winners Bracket have been intense, with Carlsen, Arjun, Nakamura, and Firouzja showcasing their skills and determination. Each player has shown their resilience and strategic prowess in their matches, making for an exciting competition.
In the Losers Bracket, the competition is equally fierce, with players fighting to stay alive in the tournament. With all matches going to armageddon tiebreaks, the pressure is on as players battle it out for a chance to advance to the next round.
As the Chessable Masters Playoffs continue, fans can expect more thrilling matches and intense competition as the top Grandmasters vie for victory. Stay tuned for more updates and results as the tournament progresses.