TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.7b
24H VOL:
$279,496,801
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,923,931,766
416,910
Markets across
40,107
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,571
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 20, 11:32 PM EST
Kalshi
This market focuses on predicting the winner of a weekly chess competition scheduled for a specific date. Participants compete in a fast-paced format where each game is played under time constraints, adding an element of strategic urgency and psychological pressure to the contest.
Each market resolves to 'Yes' exclusively if the specified player emerges victorious in the Titled Tuesday weekly chess competition scheduled for October 20, 2026. The event follows a blitz format and is structured as an 11-round Swiss tournament. If the designated player does not participate in the competition, their respective market automatically resolves to 'No'. Kalshi explicitly disclaims any formal affiliation or endorsement with the governing body overseeing the chess event, and all associated trademarks remain the property of their original owners.
Prediction market odds often differ from those offered by sportsbooks, reflecting the wisdom of the crowd versus the assessments of professional oddsmakers. Sportsbooks set initial lines to balance their risk, while this market allows anyone to trade on their beliefs. If a significant number of traders believe a sportsbook is undervaluing a particular outcome, they can buy 'yes' contracts, driving up the price and potentially signaling a mispricing. Discrepancies can arise due to differing information, biases, or simply varying interpretations of the event's probabilities.
On Kalshi, this market is priced through a continuous order book where traders buy and sell contracts representing different outcomes. The price of a contract reflects the probability of that outcome occurring, as perceived by the market participants. As more traders buy contracts for a specific outcome, its price increases, and the implied probability rises. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. The market dynamically adjusts to new information and changing sentiment, providing a real-time assessment of the event's potential results. Traders are incentivized to provide accurate predictions, as profitable trades are rewarded.
This market resolves around Oct 20, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The winner of Titled Tuesday on that date will determine the outcome of this market. The resolution will be based on the official results published by the tournament organizers. Traders will be able to see the final outcome reflected in their account balances shortly after the event concludes and the results are verified. This ensures a transparent and reliable resolution process.
Several factors could influence the price movement of this market. Unexpected news regarding the performance or form of key players could shift expectations. Any announcements about tournament conditions or changes to the schedule could also impact trading activity. Furthermore, significant shifts in public opinion or expert analysis regarding the likely winner could lead to price adjustments. Overall, any information that alters the perceived probability of different outcomes has the potential to move this market before Oct 20, 2026.