Wesley So
Wesley So claims first American Cup title in Saint Louis
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Grandmaster Wesley So won the fifth edition of the American Cup chess tournament, defeating Levon Aronian in the grand final at the Saint Louis Chess Club. The Filipino-born American secured the victory with a 1.5-0.5 score, marking his first title after runner-up finishes in 2023 and 2024. The event concluded on March 12, 2026, just before the FIDE Candidates Tournament.
Wesley So held his position atop the standings in the 2026 Norway Chess tournament after round seven in Oslo. Bibisara Assaubayeva widened her lead in the women's event with a classical victory.
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Filipino-born chess grandmaster Wesley So secured a victory over Levon Aronian in the first game of the 2026 American Cup finals. The win positions So one draw away from his first title in the event. The match took place at the Saint Louis Chess Club in Missouri.