GMs Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura Dominate July 9 Titled Tuesday Events

GMs Magnus Carlsen and Hikaru Nakamura showcased their blitz chess prowess once again by winning the July 9 editions of Titled Tuesday on Chess.com. This marks the fourth time that the world’s top two blitz players have each claimed victory in one of the Tuesday events, with the last occurrence being on December 19, 2023.

In the early tournament, Carlsen emerged victorious with 10 points after defeating GM Hans Niemann in the final round. On the other hand, Nakamura dominated the late field with 10.5 points. Additionally, IM Anna M. Sargsyan swept both women’s prizes.

Carlsen’s path to victory in the early event included a strategic win against 13-year-old GM-elect Ivan Zemlyanskii. Meanwhile, Nakamura’s late tournament triumph was highlighted by a crucial win over GM Fabiano Caruana in the final round.

With these wins, Carlsen and Nakamura continue to solidify their positions as the top players in the world of blitz chess. The Titled Tuesday tournaments on Chess.com provide a platform for these elite players to showcase their skills and compete against each other in thrilling matchups.

Congratulations to Carlsen, Nakamura, and Sargsyan for their impressive performances in the latest edition of Titled Tuesday. The chess world eagerly awaits their next showdown in the upcoming events.