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Rachael Li EXTENDS Lead by a Full Point! 🔥♟️ "Unbelievable!"

October 20, 2026 ChessTerra Chess Lectures

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This video covers the ninth round of the U.S. Women's Championship, highlighting fourteen-year-old rookie Rachael Li as she captures an International Master norm and expands her tournament lead to a full point. Chess fans and tournament followers interested in rising young American players and elite championship competition will benefit most from watching this round review.

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tournament highlightsIM normU.S. Women's Championship

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14-year old rookie Rachael Li secures IM Norm as she takes the lead of U.S. Women's Championship after Round 9

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