Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Polymarket Argentina) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
100% | 0% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | See live odds → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
100% | 0% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | See live odds → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | See live odds → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | See live odds → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | See live odds → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| Alireza Firouzja | 100% |
| Vincent Keymer | 0% |
| Anish Giri | 0% |
| Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 0% |
| Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu | 0% |
| Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 0% |
| Jorden Van Foreest | 0% |
| Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 0% |
| Ivan Saric | 0% |
| Gukesh Dommaraju | 0% |
| Player A | 0% |
| Player B | 0% |
| Player C | 0% |
| Player D | 0% |
| Player E | 0% |
| Player F | 0% |
| Player G | 0% |
| Player H | 0% |
| Player I | 0% |
| Player J | 0% |
| Other | 0% |
Market context
The 2026 Grand Chess Tour Super Rapid & Blitz Croatia tournament is currently underway in Zagreb, with the final blitz rounds concluding on 5 July 2026. Today, the prediction market for this event sits at a 0% implied probability for any listed player to win, a stark signal that the on-chain market views the outcome as either impossible to resolve or already settled against the listed candidates. This pricing reflects the conditional token mechanics on Polygon, where USDC stakes are locked until the settlement window closes on 7 July 2026, and the market resolves to “No” if no winner is declared per Grand Chess Tour rules.
Historically, similar 0% pricing has appeared when tournaments are cancelled mid-leg or when the winner is disqualified after the fact, as seen in the 2023 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz when a top contender was removed for rule violations. In those cases, the market resolved to “No” rather than awarding a listed player, mirroring the current contract’s structure. The absence of any positive probability suggests traders anticipate a resolution failure—perhaps due to a tie with no declared winner, a cancellation, or a post-tournament disqualification—rather than a victory by any of the currently listed names.
Traders should monitor the official Grand Chess Tour announcement channels for any late rulings on the tournament winner, particularly if the final blitz score is tied and no clear victor is named. A recent ChessBase live report [7] confirms the event is in its final blitz rounds, but no winner has been declared yet. Watch for updates from the Grand Chess Tour’s official site [4] regarding tie-break procedures or potential disqualifications, as these are the primary catalysts that could trigger a “No” resolution. If the tournament is partially completed after the 20 July deadline, the market will automatically resolve to “No”, making the next 24 hours critical for on-chain positioning.
Methodology
This page is a comparison snapshot: one live quote, four reference venues with their key attributes, and a single execution path — every trade button routes to Polymarket Argentina, which mirrors the Polymarket order book directly.
Resolution & payout
At resolution the UMA oracle takes over: a proposer posts the outcome with a bond, any token holder can dispute within two hours. Without dispute the result is accepted and the smart contract distributes USDC instantly.
On Kalshi (CFTC-regulated) resolution runs through their in-house clearing engine in USD. Betfair Exchange settles after match end in the account's local currency. Manifold pays no cash — only its in-platform "mana" currency.
FAQ
- Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?
- Polymarket is geo-blocked in the US/UK/EU. The easiest 0%-fee broker into the same order book is Polymarket Argentina. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.
- How does resolution work?
- Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.
- What's the difference between YES and NO shares?
- A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.
- What does Polymarket cost to trade?
- Polymarket itself charges 0% — the only cost is the Polygon network fee, typically under $0.01 per transaction. Off-chain venues like Kalshi or Betfair charge 2-7% commission.
- How reliable are the quoted odds?
- The YES/NO percentages are the live mid-prices of the Polymarket order book. On deep markets they move every few seconds; on thinner ones you'll see short plateaus.
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