The American Cup 2025
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Two double-elimination tournaments at the World Chess Hall of Fame from March 15-24.
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The American Cup 2025 | PROMO
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The American Cup 2025: Live Commentary March 15 - 24 | PROMO
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The American Cup 2025: Day 1 | Champions Quarterfinals
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Who’s the Statistical Favorite to Win (Before Play)? | D1 #AmericanCup
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Sevian: Updated Format Allows for Variance of Winners | D1 #AmericanCup
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Alice Lee: My Goal is to Win It Again | D1 #AmericanCup
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Carissa Yip ‘Readying to Resign’ Before Winning! | D1 #AmericanCup
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Krush on Atousa Game: We Surprised Each Other | D1 #AmericanCup
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POSTGAME Day 1: Ray Robson, the Modern Harry Houdini | #AmericanCup
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The American Cup 2025: Day 2 | Champions Quarterfinals
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Who’s the Statistical Favorite to Win (After Day 1)? | D2 #AmericanCup
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Aronian: Being Defending Champion is a Great Responsibility | #AmericanCup
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Thalia Curious About her First Knockout Event | #AmericanCup
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Carissa Yip Wins, Won’t Reveal Evening Prep: ‘Don’t Play, Bro!’ | D2 #AmericanCup
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Tatev + ChatGPT: A Match Made for Success? | D2 #AmericanCup
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Krush Understands Why Atousa Wanted to Play Out Draw | D2 #AmericanCup
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The American Cup Women Compare the Event to Other Tournaments | #AmericanCup
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Caruana Sneaks Past Robson: ‘I Was Ready to Resign!’ | D2 #AmericanCup
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Alice Lee Secures Another Meeting with Krush | D2 #AmericanCup
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Is Hikaru Actually Retiring?
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Aronian: Fabiano Will Surprise Me; I'll Surprise Him First! | D2 #AmericanCup
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POSTGAME Day 2: Carissa’s Brilliant Double Rook Sacrifice! | #AmericanCup
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The American Cup 2025: Day 3 | Champions Semifinals & Elimination Round 1
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Who’s the Statistical Favorite to Win (Before Day 3)? | D3 #AmericanCup
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Mishra: These Guys Will Be Out to Kill Me, Every Game | #AmericanCup
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Paikidze: Everything Happens So Fast, Just Now I Realize I Won | D3 #AmericanCup
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Zatonskih Refuses to Play for Draw vs. Thalia | D3 #AmericanCup
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Dominguez: Hikaru Wasn’t Moving, Watched His Wife’s Game | D3 #AmericanCup
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Mishra: Goal Was to Get Past First Round; I Came Close | D3 #AmericanCup
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Tatev: Feels Very Good to Stop Carissa | D3 #AmericanCup
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Carissa Yip’s Goal: Move to STL, Earn Grandmaster Title | #AmericanCup
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Alice Lee: Strive to Stay in Champions Bracket | D3 #AmericanCup
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Sevian: Relieved to Beat Ray in Blitz Playoff | D3 #AmericanCup
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POSTGAME Day 3: Alice Lee 1-0 Krush! Has Torch Been Passed? | #AmericanCup
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The American Cup 2025: Day 4 | Champions Semifinals
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Who’s the Statistical Favorite to Win (After Day 3)? | D4 #AmericanCup
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American Cup Open Field: Balancing Aggression & Risk-Taking | #AmericanCup
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American Cup Women: Balancing Aggression & Risk-Taking | #AmericanCup
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Alice Lee to Champions Final! Happy for No Blitz with Irina | D4 #AmericanCup
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Does Hikaru Actually Care About His Rating?
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Hikaru: Finding Joy in Chess is Critical | #AmericanCup
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Tatev Upsets Carissa in a Heart Thumper! | D4 #AmericanCup
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Caruana ‘Jittery’ After Victory Over Levon; Hikaru Match Next! | D4 #AmericanCup
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POSTGAME Day 4: Hikaru, Fabi, Alice, & Tatev Head to Champions Finals | #AmericanCup
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The American Cup 2025: Day 5 | Champions Finals & Elimination Quarterfinals
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Hikaru Decides to Bail, with Fabi Still in Prep; ‘Something Went Wrong’ | D5 #AmericanCup
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Who’s the Statistical Favorite to Win (After Day 4)? | D5 #AmericanCup
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The American Cup Open Field Compares It to Other Tournaments | #AmericanCup
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Paikidze: Maybe I Caught Yip on a Bad Day? | D5 #AmericanCup
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Alice Lee Under Less Stress; ‘I’ve Won This Before’ | #AmericanCup
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Nightmares for Yip! But First, Look at these Thrifted Clothes! | D5 #AmericanCup
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Alice Lee: Game with Tatev Went Well | D5 #AmericanCup
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Aronian: Relaxed After Getting Knocked Out of Classical! | D5 #AmericanCup
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Krush High on Adrenaline! Rival Zatonshih Eliminated! | D5 #AmericanCup
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Sevian: Keep Fighting, You Might Get a Chance | D5 #AmericanCup
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POSTGAME Day 5: Top Seed Carissa is Eliminated! | #AmericanCup
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The American Cup 2025: Day 6 | Champions Finals & Elimination Semifinals
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Who’s the Statistical Favorite to Win (After Day 5)? | D6 #AmericanCup
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Caruana: It’s Painful to Lose a Close Match | #AmericanCup
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Krush: I Want Another Crack at Alice! | D6 #AmericanCup
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Aronian: No Goals or Expectations; Just Enjoy the Challenge | D6 #AmericanCup
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Krush: Still Trying to Discover My Mission | #AmericanCup
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Alice Lee Gifted a ‘Bad Game’ by Tatev | D6 #AmericanCup
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Is Hikaru Finally Having Fun, after Winning Top Bracket? | D6 #AmericanCup
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POSTGAME Day 6: Fabi or Hikaru, Who Remains Undefeated? | #AmericanCup
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The American Cup 2025: Day 7 | Elimination Finals
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Who’s the Statistical Favorite to Win (After Day 6)? | D7 #AmericanCup
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Tatev: Stay Focused, Stay Focused! It’s Not Over. | D7 #AmericanCup
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Fabiano on Hikaru Rivalry: Eager to Prove Ourselves vs. Each Other | D7 #AmericanCup
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POSTGAME Day 7: Tatev Roars Back, Crushes Krush! | #AmericanCup
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The American Cup 2025: Day 8 | Grand Finals
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Who’s the Statistical Favorite to Win the Grand Finals? | D8 #AmericanCup
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Rex: Chess is Better with Spectators; They Will Be Back | D8 #AmericanCup
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Tatev is Up in Grand Final: Now Alice Has to Play for Win | D8 #AmericanCup
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Does Hikaru Consider Fabiano a Friend? | D8 #AmericanCup
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POSTGAME Day 8: Hikaru & Tatev Strike First in Grand Finals! | #AmericanCup
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The American Cup 2025: Day 9 | Grand Finals
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Hikaru the Champ: Everything Happens for a Reason | D9 #AmericanCup
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Alice the Champ: Ice Cream, Taxes, and the Championship Bracelet | D9 #AmericanCup
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POSTGAME Day 9: Hikaru & Alice Reign Supreme! | #AmericanCup
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The American Cup 2025 Blitz | 9 Rounds of Action!
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Sargsyan: Very Happy to Beat Leinier Dominguez! | D10 #AmericanCup
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Antipov: Managed to Trick Levon Aronian | D10 #AmericanCup
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Caruana: I’m the World Champion of The American Cup Blitz! | D10 #AmericanCup
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Wesley: Couldn’t Let Alice Prank Me! | D10 #AmericanCup
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Nakamura Plays in a Basement, A Reminder of the Old Days | D10 #AmericanCup
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Paikidze: I’d Rather Be Commentating… | D10 #AmericanCup
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Aronian: I’m Excited, Don’t Care About Result | D10 #AmericanCup
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Akobian: A Little Shaky, Hoping for Strong Finish | D10 #AmericanCup
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Kevlishvili: I Want to Stay in The U.S. & Play More Chess | D10 #AmericanCup
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Grigoriy Oparin: College Affiliation UnImportant in this Blitz | D10 #AmericanCup
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Carissa & Alice: The Conspirators Tell All! | D10 #AmericanCup
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Nyzhnyk: Gambled with a Najdorf to Beat Dominguez | D10 #AmericanCup
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Eric Rosen: Goal Was to Play One Stafford Gambit | D10 #AmericanCup
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FULL BLITZ: Mikhail Antipov vs. Hikaru Nakamura | D10 #AmericanCup
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Nakamura: Played Well When it Mattered | D10 #AmericanCup
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