So Sole Leader After Turnaround Win; Li And Lee Lead Women's
GM Wesley So remained the only unbeaten player and sole leader of the 2026 U.S. Chess Championship with five points when he fought back from a worse position to defeat GM Ray Robson in round seven.
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