Alice Lee Takes Sole Lead at U.S. Women’s Championship

IM Alice Lee defeated FM Megan Paragua in round four of the 2026 U.S. Women’s Chess Championship, moving into sole first place with 3.5 points. WGM Thalia Cervantes is half a point behind after drawing IM Anna Zatonskih. In the open event, Fabiano Caruana beat Ray Robson to join Wesley So at the top on three points.

Source: Chess.com.