Sinquefield Cup

Magnus Carlsen has transcended chess superstardom to become a world icon. He will challenge Viswanathan Anand for the World Championship title in November. By Brian Jerauld Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is perhaps the most recognizable chess figure on the earth today. With a FIDE rating of 2862, he is the...

Hikaru Nakamura's playing style is brilliant and attacking, making him one of the most exciting players on the planet. By Brian Jerauld Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura is the United States’ No. 1 chess player and the leading hopeful to bring America its first World Championship since Bobby Fischer. Born in Hirakata,...

Grandmaster Levon Aronian of Armenia is currently ranked No. 2 in the world and holds a plus score agaisnt both of the U.S. competitors, Hikaru Nakamura and Gata Kamsky. By Brian Jerauld Grandmaster Levon Aronian is the pride of chess-strong Armenia, having been declared Sportsman of the Year twice, Honored...

Will feature 3 GM commentary teams and free autograph session with players Maurice Ashley interviews Gata Kamsky after Kamsky won the 2013 U.S. Championship. Ashley will join Jennifer Shahade and Yasser Seirawan once again for live commentary of the 2013 Sinquefield Cup. SAINT LOUIS (August 12, 2013) -- The 2013...