Andy Woodward Stuns Fabiano Caruana as Alice Lee Takes Command at U.S. Chess Championship
Andy Woodward defeats defending champion Fabiano Caruana to share the open lead with Wesley So, while Alice Lee extends her winning streak to four games in the women's championship.
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Caruana Grinds Past Robson to Join So at the Top as Alice Lee Takes Sole Lead in US Women’s Championship
Fabiano Caruana defeats Ray Robson to join Wesley So in the Open lead, while Alice Lee takes sole control of the 2026 US Women’s Chess Championship.
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