International Master Alice Lee and Grandmaster Levon Aronian Win American Cup Women’s and Open Tournaments
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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.
Key Points:
- 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.