2026 U.S. Championship: Wesley So and Rachael Li claim titles
National Championship , GM Wesley So and WIM Rachael Li are the new U.S. So captured his fourth American chess crown, while Li became the youngest player to win the title on her debut. Chess Championship and the 2026 U.S.
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