Winners of October 8 Titled Tuesday: Kirill Shevchenko and Frederik Svane

GMs Kirill Shevchenko and Frederik Svane emerged as the winners of the October 8 editions of Titled Tuesday on Chess.com. Shevchenko dominated the early tournament, leading from start to finish and securing victory with a perfect 10 points. On the other hand, Svane faced tough competition in the late tournament, coming out of a four-way tie with Denis Lazavik, Matthias Bluebaum, and Fabiano Caruana to claim the title with the best tiebreak score.

In the early tournament, Shevchenko showcased his dominance by starting with a perfect 8/8 score and maintaining his lead throughout the event. Despite a strong challenge from FM Reza Mahdavi in the final rounds, Shevchenko secured the win with another impressive performance. The victory earned him a $1,000 prize, with Pranesh M and Dmitry Andreikin taking home $750 and $350 for their second and third-place finishes.

In the late tournament, the competition was intense, with Lazavik initially leading with a perfect score before facing a setback in round nine. Svane capitalized on the opportunity and fought his way to victory, ultimately winning the tournament and the $1,000 prize. Lazavik finished in second place, followed by Bluebaum and Caruana.

With their wins, Shevchenko and Svane added their names to the list of Titled Tuesday champions, showcasing their skills and determination in the online chess arena. The Titled Cup standings also saw some movement, with Jeffery Xiong moving into fourth place in the overall rankings.

Titled Tuesday continues to be a highlight for titled players on Chess.com, offering competitive and exciting tournaments twice a week. Players from around the world compete for cash prizes and the opportunity to showcase their talent in the online chess community.