2024 U.S. Championship and U.S. Women’s Championship Update: Yip Leads the Way

The 2024 U.S. Championship and U.S. Women’s Championship are heating up as the players head into the final stretch of the competition. IM Carissa Yip is dominating the women’s section with a 2½-point lead, putting her in contention for the $64,000 Fischer Prize if she can maintain her winning streak. In the open section, GM Fabiano Caruana holds the lead, but GM Hans Niemann is hot on his heels after a recent victory.

Yip’s impressive performance has elevated her to number 26 in the FIDE women’s live ratings, with 17 wins, two draws, and zero losses in her last two tournaments. In a key match-up, she outplayed WGM Atousa Pourkashiyan with her unconventional opening choices. Meanwhile, WGM Tatev Abrahamyan and IM Alice Lee also secured important wins in their respective games.

As the competition intensifies, the race for second place in the women’s section remains tight, with IM Alice Lee closing in on IM Gulrukhbegim Tokhirjonova. With significant prize money at stake, the players are gearing up for the final rounds with high-stakes matchups on the horizon.

In the open section, GM Fabiano Caruana continues to lead the pack, with GM Awonder Liang trailing closely behind. GM Hans Niemann’s recent victory has put him in contention for the top spot, setting the stage for an exciting finish to the tournament.

With three rounds to go, the players are preparing for crucial matchups that could determine the final standings. The competition resumes on Monday, October 21, with live coverage available for fans to follow the action. As the tension mounts, all eyes are on the players as they battle for glory in the 2024 U.S. Championship and U.S. Women’s Championship.