The American Cup 2023: Day 10

March 26, 2023 NHaselton Chess Lectures

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Live from the World Chess Hall of Fame, two double-elimination tournaments feature the best overall chess players and the best women players in America! Today features the rapid elimination grand final match between Hikaru Nakamura and Wesley So. Plus, coverage of The American Cup Blitz at The Chase Park Plaza Hotel, a nine-round G/3+2 Swiss. Join GMs Yasser Seirawan, Cristian Chirila, & IM Jovanka Houska for the move-by-move.

2022.03.26
USChessChamps.com

CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH | ELIMINATION GRAND FINAL (G/25+10)
Hikaru Nakamura vs. Wesley So
* if the match is tied 1-1, two-game (G/10+5) playoff. If then tied 2-2, two-game (G/3+2) playoff. If then tied 3-3, Armageddon (5v4 min).

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