The 2026 U.S. Chess Championships Are Underway

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The 2026 U.S. Chess Championships began in St. Louis on October 9, bringing together twelve players in each of the Open and Women’s round-robin fields. Fabiano Caruana, Wesley So and Levon Aronian lead the Open contenders, while Carissa Yip, Alice Lee and Irina Krush headline the Women’s event. With rounds running through October 21, the long classical format leaves plenty of room for momentum shifts. ChessBase is providing live event coverage.

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The 2026 U.S. Chess Championships Are Underway

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