American Cup: Day 7 Recap
After defeating GM Leinier Dominguez in a dramatic playoff, GM Levon Aronian qualified for the finals of the 2022 American Cup, where he will face GM Fabiano Caruana for the 1st place prize of $50,000. In the women’s field, FM Alice Lee earned herself a rematch in the $25,000 final against GM Irina Krush, after […]
Teen star Praggnanandhaa in pole position
A day of thrilling all-action chess from every player saw boy wonder Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa regain the lead as Magnus Carlsen suffered a shock loss in the Oslo Esports Cup. With just two rounds to go, 16-year-old Pragg kept up the pressure with a dominant 3-point win against the lowest-ranked player in the event Eric Hansen. Carlsen, […]