https://lichess.org/@/TheGambitGuyOfficial/blogTheGambitGuyOfficial's Blog2026-03-16T22:40:52.004Zhttps://lichess.org/@/TheGambitGuyOfficial/blog/the-2026-american-chess-cup-tournament--round-1/ri5ruV7m2026-03-16T22:40:52.004Z2026-03-16T22:40:52.004ZThe 2026 American Chess Cup Tournament — Round 1<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&amp;h=550&amp;op=thumbnail&amp;path=h4fitsO0i9fn.webp&amp;w=880&amp;sig=11e1db4979d8762981b2950e70c943a875eeeaca" /><br />Running from March 2nd through March 13th, the 2026 American Cup has returned, bringing together sixteen of the absolute strongest chess players in the United States. This blog series will analyze every game, every upset, and every moment in this tournament. So let's delve in.TheGambitGuyOfficial