The American Cup 2023: Day 2 |

Live from the World Chess Hall of Fame, two double-elimination tournaments feature the best overall chess players and the best women players living in the United States! Today features Game 2 of each of the classical first round champion’s bracket matches, plus playoffs if necessary. Join GMs Yasser Seirawan, Cristian Chirila, & IM Jovanka Houska for the move-by-move. ROUND 1 | GAME 1 (G/90 30) Sam Sevian vs. Hikaru Nakamura Leinier Dominguez vs. Levon Aronian Sam Shankland vs. Wesley So Ray Robson vs. Fabiano Caruana * if any 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). ROUND 1 | GAME 1 (G/90 30) Tatev Abrahamyan vs. Irina Krush Katerina Nemcova vs. Begim Tokhirjonova Nazi Paikidze vs. Anna Zatonskih Atousa Pourkashiyan vs. Alice Lee * if any 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).