The second Chess Club Showdown concluded on Chess.com with 9z Globant claiming victory over Team Liquid Chess Club. The final match ended decisively at 79-21 in favor of 9z Globant, who earned the top prize of $4,000. Team Liquid finished as runners-up and received $1,000.
Faustino Oro was a key contributor to 9z Globant's success throughout the event. Playing 19 Blitz games, Oro posted a strong record of 16 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. Despite the overall impressive showing, Oro lost 5 Blitz points during the competition.
The Chess Club Showdown operates across two stages to determine its champions. The Multi-Club Arena phase runs for two hours, with the top 50 scorers from each team advancing their points. The Club Match that follows features 50 players from each team selected by rating. All matches use a Blitz 5+0 time control throughout the tournament.
Nine additional clubs competed in the standings alongside the two finalists. Team Vitality finished third with a score of 2169, trailed by FUT Esports and Natus Vincere. The tournament takes place at the end of each month on Chess.com.