Record Participation and Exciting Results at the First Titled Tuesdays of 2025

The first Titled Tuesdays of 2025 kicked off on January 7 with a bang, featuring a record-breaking number of participants, high scores, and intense competition as players vied for a chance to qualify for the 2025 Speed Chess Championships through the newly introduced Titled Tuesday Grand Prix.

Grandmaster Jose Martinez stole the show in the early tournament, scoring an impressive 10.5/11 to secure victory in the largest Titled Tuesday since June 2020. Martinez’s stellar performance put him in the lead for the Titled Tuesday Grand Prix, giving him an early advantage in the race to qualify for the Speed Chess Championship.

In the late tournament, Grandmaster Grigoriy Oparin emerged victorious with a score of 10 points, edging out top players like David Anton and Magnus Carlsen. Oparin’s win marked the largest Late Titled Tuesday to date and solidified his position in the Grand Prix standings.

Notably, two players, Arjun and Aleksandra Goryachkina, managed to win prizes in both events, showcasing their exceptional skills on the virtual chessboard.

With the Titled Tuesday Grand Prix in full swing, players are already jockeying for position in the standings. Oparin and Arjun currently lead the pack, with Martinez not far behind. The competition promises to be fierce as players aim to secure one of the coveted spots in the Speed Chess Championship.

Titled Tuesday continues to be a highlight for chess enthusiasts, offering a platform for top players to showcase their talent and compete for prestigious titles and cash prizes. Stay tuned for more thrilling action in the coming weeks as the battle for supremacy in the chess world heats up.