Rapid Games Reshape the Landscape: 2023 Winter Classic
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. Team B, led […]
Dramatic Reversal in Final Day of Classical: 2023 Winter Classic
As the Winter Chess Classic 2023 entered its third day, the atmosphere inside the Sinquefield Commons at Saint Louis University was charged with anticipation. The chilly weather outside belied the intensity of the battles that unfolded over the chessboards. The day featured two rounds of classical chess, bringing us closer to the fast-paced action in […]
Winter Chess Classic 2023: Grandmasters Shine in Initial Clashes
After a riveting start with two rounds of classical chess, the Winter Chess Classic 2023 has witnessed extraordinary performances from both Team A and Team B. The clash of grandmasters has not only showcased strategic intricacies but has also set the stage for an intense battle to claim the Winter Chess Classic title. Team A […]
Winter Chess Classic 2023: Day 2 Recap
The Winter Chess Classic 2023 continued its thrilling journey into day two. The atmosphere was cool and overcast, providing the perfect backdrop for intense chess battles among some of the finest minds in the game. A total of 12 exceptionally skilled players, including 11 Grandmasters and 1 International Master, are squaring off through Wednesday in […]
The 2023 Winter Chess Classic Starts Today
On a rainy December morning, the chess community is buzzing with excitement as the Winter Chess Classic 2023 is about to kick off. With grandmasters from around the globe descending upon our city, this event promises to be a thrilling showcase of strategic brilliance and tactical mastery. The tournament, hosted in the heart of the […]
2023 U.S. Chess Champions: Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana Defends Title to Become Three-Time U.S. Champion; International Master Carissa Yip Wins Second Title in Women’s Division
SAINT LOUIS (October 19, 2023) – Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana and International Master Carissa Yip took top honors out of a field of elite American chess players in the 2023 U.S. Chess Championship and 2023 U.S. Women’s Chess Championship, respectively. Hosted in America’s chess capital by the Saint Louis Chess Club at the World Chess […]
2023 U.S. Chess Championships – Day 11 Recap
by IM Kostya Kavutskiy IM Carissa Yip became the 2023 U.S. Women’s Champion after a dramatic final round which saw both her and key rival WGM Begim Tokhirjonova losing their games, allowing Yip to keep first place and secure her second national title. Meanwhile with GM Fabiano Caruana having already clinched the 2023 U.S. Championship, […]
2023 U.S. Chess Championships – Day 10 Recap
by IM Kostya Kavutskiy Top seed GM Fabiano Caruana clinched victory in the 2023 U.S. Championship after his win today over GM Abhimanyu Mishra, securing his second straight national title. In the U.S. Women’s Championship, the standings at the top were flipped as sole leader WGM Begim Tokhirjonova lost a crucial game to GM Irina […]
2023 U.S. Chess Championships – Day 9 Recap
by IM Kostya Kavutskiy Reigning U.S. Champion GM Fabiano Caruana took one step closer to a second consecutive title as he defeated GM Hans Niemann in a crucial game for the standings. But keeping up were GMs Leinier Dominguez, Wesley So, and U.S. Junior Champion Abhimanyu Mishra, who each won their games to stay within […]
2023 U.S. Chess Championships – Day 8 Recap
by IM Kostya Kavutskiy After a shocking blunder by GM Hans Niemann, top seed GM Fabiano Caruana was able to extend his lead to a full point in the U.S. Championship, despite spoiling a winning position against GM Sam Shankland.Meanwhile IM Carissa Yip survived a completely lost position against WGM Atousa Pourkashiyan to notch her […]