Saint Louis to Host Exciting Double-Elimination Tournament, Offering $400,000 in Prizes to Elite Competitors; Champions Showdown Serves as Event Prequel
The 2025 American Cup: Showcasing America’s Top Chess Talents
The 2025 American Cup hosted by the Saint Louis Chess Club, set to take place at World Chess Hall of Fame March 15-24, promises to be a defining event in the world of chess. As one of the most prestigious tournaments in the United States, the American Cup brings together the top players from across the nation.
With $400,000 in prize money on the line, players will battle under intense pressure, ensuring thrilling matchups and high-stakes drama that will keep chess fans worldwide on the edge of their seats.
2025 Open & Women’s Division Fields
OPEN FIELD
Title Name Location Current FIDE Rating
GM Fabiano Caruana Saint Louis, MO 2803
GM Hikaru Nakamura Sunrise, FL 2802
GM Wesley So Excelsior, MN 2747
GM Levon Aronian Saint Louis, MO 2745
GM Leinier Dominguez Saint Louis, MO 2741
GM Sam Sevian Holden, MA 2692
GM Ray Robson Saint Louis, MO 2689
GM Abhimanyu Mishra Englishtown, NJ 2600
WOMEN’S FIELD
Title Name Location Current FIDE Rating
IM Carissa Yip Saint Louis, MO 2416
IM Alice Lee North Oaks, MN 2386
GM Irina Krush Brooklyn, NY 2378
FM/WGM Thalia Cervantes Saint Louis, MO 2318
WGM Tatev Abrahamyan Saint Louis, MO 2310
IM Anna Zatonskih Bochum, Germany 2302
WGM Atousa Pourkashiyan Sunrise, FL 2297
IM Nazi Paikidze Las Vegas, NV 2294