Saint Louis Masters
Grandmaster Mikhail Antipov won the 2026 Saint Louis Masters with 7.5/9, claiming the $25,000 top prize. He overtook early leader Fabiano Caruana in the final round by beating Andy Woodward, while Caruana drew Francesco Sonis. Young players shone with several norms in the nine-round Swiss event.
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Grandmasters Fabiano Caruana, Lorenzo Lodici, and Vasif Durarbayli share the lead with 3.5 points each after four rounds of the 2026 Saint Louis Masters. The nine-round Swiss tournament at the Saint Louis Chess Club features 70 players, including 37 grandmasters, and serves as part of the 2026-27 FIDE Circuit toward the 2028 Candidates. Nine players trail by half a point, keeping the event competitive.