2024 American Cup - Day 10 - Match 15


DAY 10 | RAPID GRAND FINALS

DAY 10 RECAP


International Master Kostya Kavutskiy recaps the tenth and final day at The American Cup 2024, which included the women’s rapid grand final match between Irina Krush and Alice Lee.

THE GAMES - DAY 10 - MATCH 15




IM Alice Lee is named the Champion in the Women's Section of the 2024 American Cup, plus a few extra surprises.






GM Levon Aronian wins the grand final match as GM Wesley So resigns.

GM Irina Krush & IM Alice Lee.Photo by Lennart Ootes.

DAY 10 RESULTS






Saint Louis Chess Club Co-Founder Rex Sinquefield and Executive Director Tony Rich present Levon Aronian with the Tiffany & Co. championship bracelet and a special chess set from Khaan Chess.

IM Alice Lee. 2024 American Cup. Photo by Crystal Fuller.

- OPEN FIELD - DAY 7




Wesley So advances to the final match against Levon Aronian after claiming victory over Ray Robson

- WOMEN'S FIELD - DAY 7




IM Alice Lee defeats WGM Begim Tokhirjonova and advances to the final match against IM Irina Krush.


ELIMINATED PLAYERS


GM Irina Krush & IM Alice Lee. 2024 American Cup. Photo by Crystal Fuller.

DAY 9 PLAYER INTERVIEWS

GM Levon Aronian talks to IM Kostya Kavutskiy after defeating GM Wesley So in the grand final 2.5-1.5 to win The American Cup 2024.


IM Alice Lee talks to IM Kostya Kavutskiy after defeating GM Irina Krush 2.5-0.5 in the grand final of The American Cup 2024.