American Cup
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.
Fabiano Caruana, the world number three and favourite for the upcoming Candidates tournament, suffered two defeats in St Louis this week. He lost to Wesley So and Levon Aronian in the American Cup after strong performances in the Saint Louis Masters. These setbacks highlight vulnerabilities in his game as he prepares for the event in Cyprus.
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Sixteen-year-old International Master Alice Lee has claimed the Women's American Cup 2026 title for the third consecutive year by defeating Carissa Yip 1.5-0.5 in the Grand Final Reset. The victory earns Lee $40,000 plus a $9,000 bonus from the champions bracket. The tournament, held in St. Louis from March 3 to 12, featured top U.S. women's players in a double-elimination format.