The First 3+0 Thursday saw Nakamura secure the top prize through a combination of wins and draws. His performance left several other competitors tied on points behind him, though he edged them out on tiebreaker scoring.

Caruana dominated the Second 3+0 Thursday with a perfect score that exceeded his nearest challengers. Four players finished with identical scores in the placement positions below him, creating a competitive fight for prize money.

Maghsoodloo's victory in the Third 3+0 Thursday came with a similar strong performance at the top. The remaining spots in the standings showed several competitors bunched together in the scoring race.