Young chess master Alice Lee, of North Oaks, has taken home her second Women’s American Cup championship after competing last ...

and GM Irina Krush, an eight-time U.S. Women’s Champion and two-time American Cup winner. Yip’s plans to move to Saint Louis were inspired by the Cairns Chess Queens Award and the Saint Louis ...

SAINT LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 2025 American Cup further solidified 15-year-old International Master (IM) Alice Lee as a rising force in women’s chess ... while GM Irina Krush finished ...

“This year’s American Cup was incredible to watch—from innovative ideas over the board to high-stakes strategic battles, every player brought ... while GM Irina Krush finished in third ...

The American Cup intensifies as Fabiano Caruana and Hikaru Nakamura face off again. Amid impressive performances and potential retirements, the tournament showcases both veterans and a promising ...

The 2025 American Cup further solidified 15-year-old International Master (IM) Alice Lee as a rising force in women's chess ... while GM Irina Krush finished in third, taking home $20,000.

She became a U.S. Chess Expert at eight, Chess National Master at 10 and has kept her title as International Chess Master after defeating the woman who inspired her, Irina Krush, at last year’s ...