TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$141,541,542
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,440,096,988
406,065
Markets across
30,522
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,692
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Sep 15, 5:06 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks the performance of various chess players in a weekly competition, focusing on whether any of the listed participants achieve a top-three finish. The outcome depends on the results of a single blitz chess tournament featuring multiple rounds of play.
The event centers on the Titled Tuesday weekly chess competition scheduled for September 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT, structured as an 11-round Swiss tournament in blitz format. Each market corresponds to an individual player, with the outcome resolving to 'Yes' if that specific player finishes in the top three positions during the event. The competition's format and structure remain consistent across all markets, and Kalshi explicitly disclaims any official affiliation with the governing league or ownership of related trademarks and branding.
Prediction market odds often reflect the wisdom of the crowd, potentially differing from sportsbook odds which may be influenced by factors like house bias or initial public perception. Sportsbooks typically set lines to balance betting action and ensure profitability, while this market allows traders to freely express their beliefs about the probability of each outcome. If a significant discrepancy exists between prediction market prices and sportsbook odds, it could indicate an opportunity for arbitrage, assuming transaction costs allow. It’s important to remember that both represent probabilities, but are derived through different mechanisms.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction, meaning traders buy and sell contracts representing different outcomes. The price of each contract reflects the market’s assessment of the probability of that outcome occurring. As more traders participate and new information becomes available, the prices adjust accordingly. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The market depth—the number of contracts available at various price points—also provides insight into the level of conviction behind each outcome. Traders are constantly updating their views, leading to a dynamic and informative price discovery process.
This market resolves around Sep 15, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the final results of the Titled Tuesday competition are verifiable from credible public reporting. The market will settle to 100 for the outcome that ultimately wins the competition, and 0 for all other outcomes. Resolution will be based on the official standings published by the tournament organizers. Traders should monitor official sources for the confirmed results to understand how this market will be settled. The resolution process is designed to be transparent and based on publicly available data.
Several factors could influence trading activity in this market. Unexpected results in preliminary rounds of the Titled Tuesday competition, news regarding player performance or strategy, or even shifts in overall community sentiment could all lead to price movements. Any significant upset victories or surprising tactical approaches could cause traders to reassess their probabilities. Furthermore, large volume trades from informed participants could also signal a change in market expectations. Monitoring these signals will be key to understanding how this market evolves leading up to Sep 15, 2026.