Hikaru Nakamura Wins With 'GOAT Horns' Opening; Caruana and Maghsoodloo Also Triumph
Hikaru Nakamura won the first 3+0 Thursday tournament using the unusual 'GOAT Horns' opening inspired by Lionel Messi, while Fabiano Caruana claimed victory in the second event. Parham Maghsoodloo won the third tournament to secure his 10th title, continuing his impressive run in the competition.
ChessOx.com – Hikaru Nakamura, Fabiano Caruana, and Parham Maghsoodloo emerged victorious in the three 3+0 Thursday tournaments held on October 22, 2026. Nakamura won the first event with a creative opening inspired by Lionel Messi's advertisement. Caruana secured first place in the second tournament with 9.5 points, while Maghsoodloo won the third event with the same score, earning his 10th title in the series. The weekly competition features titled players, 11-round Swiss tournaments, and a combined prize fund of $3,000.
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