Exciting Draws and Decisive Wins at The American Cup 2025 Open and Women’s American Cup

The American Cup 2025 Open and Women’s events kicked off with a bang, as all four games in the Open ended in draws, with top seeds Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana missing critical chances in their games. On the other hand, three out of four games in the Women’s event were decisive, with GM Irina Krush, IM Carissa Yip, and IM Alice Lee taking the lead in their matches.

In the Open event, GM Ray Robson and GM Abhimanyu Mishra managed to survive their games, setting up an exciting second day of play. The tournament, now in its fourth edition, features familiar faces and newcomers, with players vying for a chance to advance to the next round.

In the Women’s event, Yip dodged a checkmate and went on to win her game, while Krush and Lee also secured victories in their matches. With must-win games on the horizon, the Women’s event promises to be a thrilling battle on the next day of play.

The American Cup 2025 continues with the Champions Semifinals and Elimination Round 1 on Sunday, March 16, with players looking to secure their spots in the next round of the tournament. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting chess action from this prestigious event.