Two World-Class Blitz Players Shine in Titled Tuesday on December 17

Two of the world’s best blitz players, GM Parham Maghsoodloo and GM Daniel Naroditsky, added another accomplishment to their list of 2024 victories on December 17 by winning the Titled Tuesday tournaments. Maghsoodloo emerged as the early tournament winner with 10 points, while Naroditsky secured victory in the late tournament with 9.5 points.

In the early tournament, Maghsoodloo faced tough competition but managed to secure a win after a tactical endgame against GM Hikaru Nakamura. He finished on top with Nakamura coming in second on tiebreaks. In the late tournament, Naroditsky faced a five-way tie on 6.5 points before eventually clinching the victory with 9.5 points.

Both players had previously won Titled Tuesday tournaments but had not secured a victory in 2024 until now. Maghsoodloo and Bluebaum both finished in the top five in both tournaments, showcasing their consistent performance.

The Titled Cup standings saw some shifts with Magnus Carlsen unable to participate due to other commitments. Arabidze and Maltsevskaya’s strong performances in the women’s category have made the competition more intense.

Overall, it was a thrilling day of chess with top players showcasing their skills in the Titled Tuesday tournaments. The competition continues to be fierce, setting the stage for more exciting matches in the future.