Saint Louis Chess Club

It’s time to party! 🎉 Join us for the closing reception of "Charles Houska: Master of Play" on Thursday, April 2nd from 5–8 PM at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries. Meet the artist, explore the immersive exhibition, and enjoy complimentary admission, valet, and refreshments by Brennan’s! While you’re here, stock up and save 15% on limited-edition Houska merchandise (while supplies last)! Celebrate the colorful, whimsical world of Charles Houska with an evening of art, community, and fun. You won’t want to miss it! RSVP today! Link in bio. #worldchesshof #charleshouska #stlevents

Training battle at the Saint Louis Chess Club ♟️ Hikaru Nakamura and Awonder Liang faced off in a high-level training match as part of Hikaru’s preparation for the FIDE Candidates Tournament. The match featured 2 classical games (both drawn), 4 rapid games where Awonder scored an impressive 3/4, and 4 blitz games with all decisive results but an even 2–2 finish. A great fighting session between two elite players—wishing both Awonder and Hikaru the very best in their upcoming tournaments! 💪♟️ 📸 Lennart Ootes #STLChessClub

The @STLChessClub American Cup summed up in photo (courtesy of Austin Fuller):

Final Day Recap — American Cup ♟️ The tournament concludes with a dominant performance from Alice Lee, who defeats Carissa Yip in the finals to secure her third consecutive American Cup title. With this victory, Alice completes an incredible back-to-back-to-back championship run, further cementing her place among the top players in U.S. chess. An intense final day, high-level games, and a historic finish—another memorable chapter in the American Cup. 🏆 #AmericanCup

Full results of Day 10 #AmericanCup

Alice Lee is the winner of the 2026 American Cup in Women’s section. Congratulations! 🎊🎉 #AmericanCup

Final day is here! 🔥 After years of coming close, Wesley So finally captures his first American Cup title with a clutch draw to seal the deal in St. Louis. 🏆 Meanwhile, the Women’s American Cup goes down to the wire after Carissa Yip wins Armageddon with the black pieces to force a playoff against defending champion Alice Lee. Will Alice Lee hold onto her crown, or will Carissa Yip complete the comeback and claim the title? It all comes down to Day 10 — don’t miss the finale! #AmericanCup

The American Cup 2026: Day 10 | Rapid Grand Final x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Day 9 Recap – American Cup ♟️ History made in the Open section as Wesley So clinches his first-ever American Cup title! After achieving a comfortable drawing position against Levon Aronian, the players repeated moves, securing the result that crowned Wesley champion and left Aronian as runner-up. Another milestone moment in Wesley’s career. Meanwhile, the Women’s section delivered pure drama. Carissa Yip and Alice Lee battled relentlessly, with the second classical game ending in a draw and sending the match into blitz playoffs. The tension only escalated from there—decisive games all the way to Armageddon, where Carissa came out on top. That win keeps the fight alive and forces a rapid tiebreak tomorrow on the final day. Defending champion Alice Lee vs. challenger Carissa Yip, who is chasing her first American Cup title. Everything will be decided tomorrow. 🔥 📸 Lennart Ootes #AmericanCup

Full results of Day 9 #AmericanCup

Thank you to Rex and Jeanne Sinquefield for having me at this event! I owe them so much as far as my chess career is concerned. Thank you to all the @STLChessClub staff as well for being so kind to me. Everyone concerned makes sure it is a pleasure to play in St Louis. From food to transport to accomodations to playing in the best Chess Club in the world ... everything is perfect. I am humbled. AMDG.

Wesley So is the winner of the 2026 American Cup. Congratulations! 🎊🎉 #AmericanCup

The American Cup 2026: Day 9 | Grand Finals x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Day 9 is here and the tension is rising in Saint Louis! ♟️🔥 Wesley So stands one game away from his first American Cup title after taking Game 1. Meanwhile, Carissa Yip holds her ground with a critical draw against Alice Lee to keep the match alive. Will today decide it all, or will the battle continue in a tie-break showdown? #AmericanCup

American Cup – Day 8 Recap ♟️ It was the first day of the Grand Finals at the American Cup. Wesley So delivered a convincing win against Levon Aronian and now needs only a draw tomorrow to clinch the title. Will Aronian manage to force a playoff? We’ll find out soon. In the women’s section, things were a bit more topsy-turvy. Carissa Yip drew with Alice Lee. Yip had the better position out of the opening, but a few inaccuracies allowed the position to worsen. She defended resourcefully, and once the dust settled there was nothing left to play for, with both players agreeing to a draw. Tomorrow could decide who will be crowned the 2026 American Cup champions. ♟️🏆 📸 Lennart Ootes #AmericanCup

Full results of Day 8 #AmericanCup

The American Cup 2026: Day 8 | Grand Finals x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

The American Cup 2026: Day 8 | Grand Finals x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

The American Cup 2026: Day 8 | Grand Finals x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

The Women’s Grand Finals of the American Cup 2026 bring together two of the strongest players in American chess. Carissa Yip meets rising star Alice Lee in an exciting championship matchup! #AmericanCup