American Cup 2026

The 2026 American Cup chess tournament returns to the Saint Louis Chess Club from March 2–13, bringing together the strongest chess players in the United States for a high-stakes double-elimination tournament with $400,000 in total prize money.

Played across classical and rapid time controls, the double-elimination format demands resilience and creativity at every stage, from opening round through the finals. Every match matters, and a single loss doesn’t mean elimination — making for some of the most dramatic chess played anywhere in the world.

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