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October 12, 2026 ChessTerra Chess Lectures

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This video presents the highlights from the third day of the 2026 U.S. Chess Championships. It features key moments and action from notable matchups such as Alice Lee versus Paikidze, Xiong against Shankland, Abrahamyan versus Carissa Yip, and Robson playing Woodward. Fans of competitive tournament chess and followers of top American players will find this recap particularly engaging.

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Highlights from the third day of U.S. Chess Championships 2026. Includes Alice Lee vs. Paikidze, Xiong vs. Shankland, Abrahamyan vs. Carissa Yip, and Robson vs. Woodward.

2026.10.11
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