This is the ultimate collector’s piece from the 2026 American Cup—a wooden board hand-signed by the entire elite field. Unlike standard memorabilia, this board features 16 signatures, capturing every competitor from both the Open and Women’s divisions.
Signed at the Saint Louis Chess Club (the "Chess Capital of the World") during the March 2026 event, this board represents the absolute pinnacle of American chess.
Board comes with Certificate of Authenticity.
Signatures:
The Open Field (8 Signatures)
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GM Fabiano Caruana (C4): World No. 3 and 2026 Candidates Qualifier; defending champion.
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GM Wesley So (E6): 3-time U.S. Champion and former Fischer Random World Champion.
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GM Leinier Dominguez (C6): Currently the highest-rated player in the Saint Louis Chess Club.
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GM Levon Aronian (G4): One of the most creative Grandmasters in history; Saint Louis resident.
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GM Awonder Liang (G6): The "giant-killer" of the U.S. circuit, ranked top 10 in the country.
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GM Sam Sevian (E2): A tactical powerhouse and former youngest American Grandmaster.
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GM Ray Robson (G2): Legendary puzzle-solver and multi-time American Cup standout.
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GM Abhimanyu Mishra (E4): The youngest Grandmaster in world history.
The Women’s Field (8 Signatures)
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IM Carissa Yip (D3): 4-time U.S. Women’s Champion and 2026 top seed.
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GM Irina Krush (B3): 8-time U.S. Women’s Champion; the only active female U.S. Grandmaster.
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IM Alice Lee (D5): Two-time American Cup winner (2024, 2025) and teenage prodigy.
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IM Anna Sargsyan (D7): High-ranking international star and 2026 title contender.
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WGM/IM Tatev Abrahamyan (F5): Perennial favorite and staple of American women's chess.
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IM Anna Zatonskih (F3): 4-time U.S. Women’s Champion and veteran legend.
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FM/WIM Zoey Tang (C2): One of the brightest rising talents in the U.S. Girls' circuit.
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WGM Rachael Li (B5): Youngest female player to break into the elite American top 10.