Why it matters:
Movahed’s triumph marks a historic moment for Iranian chess, proving that young talents can compete—and win—against the world’s best.
The big picture:
The young prodigy dominated the competition, finishing with an impressive 10 out of 11 points in one of the strongest open online chess events in the world.
Movahed entered the final rounds with an unbeaten record, securing crucial victories against elite grandmasters, including Russia’s Dmitry Andreikin and Serbia’s Alexey Sarana. His decisive win over Sarana, who finished with 9.5 points, cemented his place at the top of the leaderboard.
Rewards & Future Opportunities
Movahed’s victory earned him a $1,000 cash prize and a coveted spot in the Titled Tuesday Grand Prix, a series featuring the world’s best online blitz players. His success highlights Iran’s rising prominence in global chess, following in the footsteps of legendary players like Alireza Firouzja (now representing France) and Parham Maghsoodloo.
Go deeper:
Hosted weekly on Chess.com, Titled Tuesday is one of the most competitive open tournaments in online chess. The event is exclusive to titled players (GMs, IMs, WGMs, etc.), attracting hundreds of elite competitors. Games are played in rapid (5+1) time control, testing players’ speed and precision.
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