Blown Wide Open: Caruana, Niemann, and Liang Shake Up 2024 U.S. Championship Field

The 2024 U.S. Championship field has been shaken up after GMs Fabiano Caruana, Hans Niemann, and Awonder Liang secured wins in their respective games, joining leading GMs Wesley So and Sam Sevian at 2/3. In the women’s event, IM Carissa Yip continued her winning streak with a victory over WGM Jennifer Yu, while WGM Tatev Abrahamyan and IM Gulrukhbegim Tokhirjonova also won their games to stay in contention.

The upcoming round four of the U.S. Championships promises to be intense, with four out of five leaders playing with the White pieces. Caruana expressed confidence in his title defense after facing tough opponents in the first three rounds. Niemann’s impressive performance has elevated him to the fourth-highest rated player in the U.S., while Liang showcased his skills by defeating GM Levon Aronian in a marathon game.

In the women’s event, Yip’s dominance continued as she defeated Yu, while Abrahamyan and Tokhirjonova also secured wins to stay close to the lead. The competition remains fierce, with players like Irina Krush and Anna Zatonskih looking to challenge Yip’s reign.

The U.S. Championships have been filled with exciting games and unexpected results, making it a must-watch event for chess enthusiasts. Stay tuned for round four, which kicks off on October 14 at 2 p.m. ET/20:00 CEST/11:30 p.m. IST.