Magnus Carlsen Dominates Late Titled Tuesday Event, Hans Niemann Triumphs Early – Titled Tuesday Recap – September 24, 2024

The latest Titled Tuesday events on September 24 saw some intense competition among top chess players, with GM Hans Niemann emerging victorious in the early tournament after edging out GM Vladimir Kramnik on tiebreaks. Niemann’s perfect start was eventually halted by GM Oleksandr Bortnyk, but he managed to secure the win in the final round against GM Alexey Sarana.

In the late tournament, GM Magnus Carlsen showcased his skills by winning outright, with his only loss coming against GM Hikaru Nakamura. Despite the setback, Carlsen bounced back to secure the top spot in the late event, marking his ninth Titled Tuesday victory of the year.

The standings in the Titled Cup also saw some interesting developments, with Carlsen closing in on Nakamura in the open category, while GM Aleksandra Goryachkina took the lead in the women’s category.

Overall, the Titled Tuesday events provided thrilling chess action and set the stage for further competition among the top players in the chess world.