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Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana Claims Fourth U.S. Championship Title; IM Carissa Yip Wins Third Consecutive U.S. Women’s Championship

SAINT LOUIS (October 25, 2024) Grandmaster (GM) Fabiano Caruana and International Master (IM) Carissa Yip took top honors out of a field of elite American chess players in the 2024 U.S. Chess Championship and 2024 U.S. Women’s Chess Championship, respectively.

America’s Top Chess Players to Compete for More Than $400,000 in 2024 U.S. Championship and U.S. Women’s Chess Championship

America’s Top Chess Players to Compete for More Than $400,000 in 2024 U.S. Championship and U.S. Women’s Chess Championship

Saint Louis to Host National Championships, Hall of Fame Inductions, and Inaugural Educational Conference

IM Alice Lee, GM Christopher Yoo and GM Vladimir Akopian Crowned Winners in U.S. Girls, Junior and Senior Championships in Saint Louis

SAINT LOUIS, Mo., July 29, 2024 – Out of a field of the nation’s top chess players, International Master (IM) Alice Lee was named champion in the U.S. Girls' Junior Championship, Grandmaster (GM) Christopher Yoo won the U.S. Junior Championship, and GM Vladimir Akopian secured victory in the U.S. Senior Championship with a round to spare.

Saint Louis Chess Club to Host Legends and Rising Stars of American Chess during 2024 U.S. Senior, Junior and Junior Girls’ Championships

U.S. Chess Championships

Saint Louis Chess Club to host prestigious tournaments featuring top American chess talents across generations

Top Female Chess Players to Compete in Cairns Cup in Saint Louis

Top Female Chess Players to Compete in Cairns Cup in Saint Louis

Saint Louis Chess Club to host elite international players in tournament that offers one of the largest chess prize funds for women

International Master Alice Lee and Grandmaster Levon Aronian Win American Cup Women’s and Open Tournaments

SAINT LOUIS, March 26, 2024 - The 2024 American Cup is one for the history books as 14-year-old International Master (IM) Alice Lee clinched her first major tournament win, while Grandmaster (GM) Levon Aronian captured his first American Cup win and first victory as an American player in the Women’s and Open tournaments, respectively.

The 2024 American Cup: Showcasing America's Finest Chess Talents

The 2024 American Cup

Saint Louis to Host Exciting Double-Elimination Tournament, Offering $400,000 in Prizes to Elite Competitors

Winter Chess Classic Thrills in Blitz Finale

B Team (Bruzon, Raja, Antipov, Oparin, Stearman, Gledura)

The 2023 Winter Chess Classic reached its thrilling conclusion with Team A emerging as the ultimate victors, showcasing exceptional skill and strategic brilliance. The A Team secured a final score of 135, outshining Team B, who scored 117 in this intense battle of wits.

Rapid Games Reshape the Landscape: 2023 Winter Classic

B Team (Stearman, Raja, Bruzon, Antipov, Oparin, Gledura)

The 2023 Winter Chess Classic entered the penultimate day with a dramatic shift after the conclusion of the rapid chess rounds. The players, having showcased their strategic prowess in classical chess over the initial three days, shifted gears to the faster-paced games, and the outcomes have reshaped the landscape of the tournament.

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