The star-studded line-up of The American Cup chess 2022 began their the campaign from 20th April, we take a look at the list of players, format, schedule, prize money, day 1 results
In total, sixteen participants are competing in the American Cup 2022 Chess tournament for a net prize pool of 300,000 dollars.
The American Cup 2022 Chess Day 1 Results, Schedule, Date, Time, Players, Draw, Format, Prize Money And Live Stream
American Cup 2022 Schedule, Venue, Date, Time, And Fixtures
From April 18 to April 29, 2022, the American Cup, a brand new and exciting competition, will bring America’s best chess players back to the Saint Louis Chess Club. The contenders will be putting their skills to the test in this double-elimination knockout tournament, with a prize fund of $300,000 on the line. In this style, fans will be on the edge of their seats as they root for their favorites to win.
Date | Time | Champion’s Bracket | Elimination Bracket |
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Monday, April 18 | 5:00 PM | Player Meeting (Done) | |
6:00 PM | Private Opening Dinner (Done) | ||
Tuesday, April 19 | As Scheduled | Player Interviews (Done) | |
Wednesday, April 20 | 1:00 PM | Match 1-4 Game 1 (Done) | |
Thursday, April 21 | 1:00 PM | Match 1-4 Game 2 (Up Next) | |
6:00 PM | Match 1-4 Playoffs | ||
Friday, April 22 | 1:00 PM | Match 7-8 Game 1 | Match 5-6 Game 1 |
3:30 PM | Match 5-6 Game 2 | ||
6:00 PM | Match 5-6 Playoffs | ||
Saturday, April 23 | 1:00 PM | Match 7-8 Game 2 | Rest Day |
6:00 PM | Match 7-8 Playoffs | ||
Sunday, April 24 | 1:00 PM | Match 11 Game 1 | Match 9-10 Game 1 |
3:30 PM | Match 9-10 Game 2 | ||
6:00 PM | Match 9-10 Playoffs | ||
Monday, April 25 | 1:00 PM | Match 11 Game 2 | Match 12 Game 1 |
3:30 PM | Match 12 Game 2 | ||
6:00 PM | Match 11 Playoff | Match 12 Playoff | |
Tuesday, April 26 | 1:00 PM | Rest Day | Match 13 Game 1 |
3:30 PM | Match 13 Game 2 | ||
6:00 PM | Match 13 Playoff | ||
Wednesday, April 27 | 1:00 PM | Match 14 Game 1 | |
Thursday, April 28 | 1:00 PM | Match 14 Game 2 | |
6:00 PM | Match 14 Playoff | ||
Friday, April 29 | 1:00 PM | Match 15 Game 1 | |
3:30 PM | Match 15 Game 2 | ||
6:00 PM | Match 15 Playoff | ||
7:00 PM | Private Closing Ceremony | ||
Saturday, April 30 | 1:00 PM | Player Departure |
American Cup 2022 First Round Results, Draw, And Updates
On the first day of American Cup 2022, American Grandmaster Levon Aronian defeated fellow grandmaster Robson Ray. Meanwhile, Dominguez Perez vs Shankland first game ended in a tie. Further, Grandmaster Sam Sevian won his first game against Wesley So. On 21st April, the fans will witness the second game of matches, in which the players will give their best to win and continue in the champions bracket.
First Game Results
Levon Aronian 1-0 Robson Ray
Dominguez Perez 0.5-0.5 Sam Shankland
Sam Sevian 1-0 Wesley So
Fabiano Caruana 0.5-0.5 Jeffery Xiong
Tournament Format, Rules, and Prize Money Pool
The American Cup is seeded by rating, with the first round pitting 1 versus 8, 2 vs 7, 3 vs 6, and 4 vs 5 players against each other. Players will compete in a two-game classic match, with rapid tiebreaks if necessary. The winners progress to the Championship Bracket, while the losers continue in the Elimination Bracket with rapid chess. Anyone who loses their Elimination Bracket match is automatically eliminated from the competition.
The American Cup is an eight-player double elimination knockout tournament held at the St. Louis Chess Club from April 20 to 29. In the Champions bracket, the games will be split into two classic (90 minutes + 30 seconds increment) games and two quick (25+10) games. If the scores are tied, quick (10+5) playoffs are held, and if the scores are still tied, an Armageddon game is played (5 vs 4 minutes, with draw odds for Black).
The victor of the Champions bracket will face the winner of the Elimination bracket at the end of the tournament. A second match is played if the champion of the Champions bracket loses. The Saint Louis Chess Center is hosting the event, which includes two tournaments: an Open Tournament (Group A) and a Women’s Tournament (Group B). Both tournaments are knockout tournaments with an eight-player field.
Group A Field |
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Title |
First Name |
Last Name |
FIDE Rating |
GM |
Levon |
Aronian |
2785 |
GM |
Fabiano |
Caruana |
2781 |
GM |
Wesley |
So
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2778 |
GM |
Leinier |
Dominguez |
2756 |
GM |
Hikaru |
Nakamura |
2750 |
GM |
Sam |
Shankland |
2704 |
GM |
Jeffery |
Xiong |
2686 |
GM |
Sam |
Sevian |
2684 |
Group B Field |
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Title |
First |
Last |
FIDE Rating |
GM
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Irina |
Krush |
2421 |
IM |
Anna |
Zatonskih |
2405 |
IM |
Stavroula |
Tsolakidou |
2359 |
FM |
Alice |
Lee |
2348 |
WGM |
Katerina |
Nemcova |
2335 |
WGM |
Gulrukhbegim |
Tokhirjonova |
2335 |
WGM |
Tatev |
Abrahamyan
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2311 |
FM |
Ruiyang |
Yan |
2284 |
Prize Money
The overall prize pool is set to be around 300,000 dollars with 200,000 dollar prize money for players Group A and 100,000 dollar for players in Group B.
Group A | Group B | ||
Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
First | $50,000 | First | $25,000 |
2nd | $35,000 | 2nd | $18,000 |
3rd | $25,000 | 3rd | $12,000 |
4th | $20,000 | 4th | $10,000 |
5th | $18,000 | 5th | $9,000 |
6th | $18,000 | 6th | $9,000 |
7th | $12,000 | 7th | $6,000 |
8th | $12,000 | 8th | $6,000 |
Championship Bracket Bonus | $10,000 | Championship Bracket Bonus | $5,000 |
Prize Pool | $200,000 | Prize Pool | $100,000 |
When And Where to Watch: Live Stream
From April 18 through April 29, the rounds will be streamed live on uschesschamps.com and on official YouTube channel starting at 1:00 p.m. CT, with expert commentary from GMs Yasser Seirawan, Cristian Chirila, and Alejandro Ramirez.
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