TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.3b
24H VOL:
$228,458,490
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,879,276,037
410,833
Markets across
40,345
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,363
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Nov 1, 9:49 AM EST
Kalshi
This market centers on determining the winner of a fast-paced chess tournament, where participants compete in a high-stakes, time-pressured format. The outcome hinges solely on who achieves the highest score within the two-hour bullet arena format on the specified date.
Each market specifies that if the named player wins the Chess.com Bullet Brawl competition scheduled for October 31, 2026, the market resolves to Yes; otherwise, it resolves to No. The competition follows a two-hour, score-based bullet arena format with a 1+0 time control (one minute per player, no increment). If the specified player does not participate in the event, their market automatically resolves to No. The tournament operates under Chess.com’s standard rules, and Kalshi disclaims any official affiliation with the governing league. All trademarks and brand names remain the property of their respective owners.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous auction mechanism, where traders buy and sell contracts representing their belief in the probability of each outcome. The price of a contract reflects the implied probability of that outcome occurring. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more traders participate, the prices adjust to reflect the collective assessment of the group. The current price indicates what traders are willing to pay for a contract that pays out if their chosen winner ultimately prevails in the Bullet Brawl. This dynamic pricing allows for a constantly updated assessment of the event’s potential outcomes.
This market resolves around Nov 1, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The winner will be determined by the official results of the Bullet Brawl competition, as declared by the event organizers. The platform will then verify the results against these sources to determine which contract will pay out. Traders who held contracts corresponding to the winning player will receive a payout based on the final market price at the time of resolution.
Several factors could influence the odds in this market. Unexpected tournament results for key players, changes in player rankings, or even news regarding a player’s health or preparation could all shift trader sentiment. Significant upsets in preliminary matches, or the emergence of a new, highly-rated contender, would likely cause substantial movement. Public statements from chess analysts or prominent figures in the chess community could also influence trading activity, as could any unexpected developments related to the competition's format or rules.