American Cup

International Master Alice Lee and Grandmaster Levon Aronian Win American Cup Women’s and Open Tournaments

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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The 2024 American Cup is one for the history books as 14-year-old International Master (IM) Alice Lee clinched her first major tournament win, while Grandmaster (GM) Levon Aronian captured his first American Cup win and first victory as an American player in the Women’s and Open tournaments, respectively.

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  • The 2024 American Cup is one for the history books as 14-year-old International Master (IM) Alice Lee clinched her first major tournament win, while Grandmaster (GM) Levon Aronian captured his first American Cup win and first victory as an American player in the Women’s and Open tournaments, respectively.
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    Fourteen-year-old International Master Alice Lee clinched her first major tournament win during the 2024 American Cup Women's Tournament hosted by the Saint Louis Chess Club at the World Chess Hall of Fame in St. Louis, Mo.
  • Playing a total of 12 games against GM Irina Krush, IM Alice Lee lost her first match against two-time American Cup Champion to come back in the Elimination Bracket.
  • For her efforts, Alice Lee won her first Women’s American Cup title and a check for $40,000.

The 2024 American Cup: Showcasing America's Finest Chess Talents

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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The Saint Louis Chess Club is excited to announce the return of the American Cup, one of the nation's premier chess tournaments, to Saint Louis.

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  • The Saint Louis Chess Club is excited to announce the return of the American Cup, one of the nation's premier chess tournaments, to Saint Louis.
  • Now in its third year, the event will run from March 12-21, 2024, at the iconic World Chess Hall of Fame, featuring sixteen of America's top chess talents.
  • The American Cup includes some of the best American players, including world No.
  • “We’re proud to showcase some of the top American chess talent once again in this year’s American Cup,” said Tony Rich, Technical Director of the Saint Louis Chess Club.

Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura and Grandmaster Irina Krush Win Second Annual American Cup

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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Grandmasters Hikaru Nakamura and Irina Krush bested a field of elite chess players from across the United States to take top honors in the 2023 Open and Women’s American Cup tournaments, respectively.

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  • Grandmasters Hikaru Nakamura and Irina Krush bested a field of elite chess players from across the United States to take top honors in the 2023 Open and Women’s American Cup tournaments, respectively.
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    Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura wins the Open Section of the 2023 American Cup hosted by the Saint Louis Chess Club at the World Chess Hall of Fame.
  • “This year’s American Cup featured ​​exciting chess play, stunning upsets and epic comebacks,” said Tony Rich, Executive Director of the Saint Louis Chess Club.
  • It was tough and either of us could have won, but I’m thankful to get the win,” said Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura in his post-game interview.

The American Cup Returns to Saint Louis March 17-26, 2023

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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America’s best chess players will return to the Saint Louis Chess Club to battle over the board from March 17- 26, 2023 for the second annual American Cup.

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  • America’s best chess players will return to the Saint Louis Chess Club to battle over the board from March 17- 26, 2023 for the second annual American Cup.
  • This format promises to keep fans on the edge of their seats as they follow their favorites to victory.
  • “We are thrilled to once again welcome America’s best chess players to the Saint Louis Chess Club in Chess Capital USA,'' said Tony Rich, Executive Director of the Saint Louis Chess Club.
  • Players will be seeded into The American Cup by rating, and the initial round will pair 1 vs 8, 2 vs 7, 3 vs 6 and 4 vs 5.

GM Fabiano Caruana and GM Irina Krush Win Inaugural American Cup

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Friday, April 29, 2022
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ST. LOUIS, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sixteen of America's best chess players gathered at the Saint Louis Chess Club to battle over the board from April 18 - April 29, 2022 in the inaugural chess tournament, The American Cup. Veteran and tournament favorite, Grandmaster Irina Krush was crowned the winner of the Women's section, securing victory after comfortably drawing the second game in her match against FIDE Master Alice Lee; Saint Louis resident and World Number 3 Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana clinched first place after defeating Grandmaster Levon Aronian in the final decisive day.

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  • GM Irina Krush was the first player of the tournament to claim the Women's top prize of $25,000 plus a $5,000 bonus for winning the Champions Bracket, entering the finals without a single match loss.
  • FM Alice Lee, age 12 and the youngest player in the Women's Tournament placed second and secured $18,000 in prizes.
  • "I am very honored to win the title of The American Cup.
  • I've been playing chess my whole life and it's great to have competed and won a tournament called The American Cup," said Krush.