Nakamura-So and Krush-Lee in American Cup finals

Hikaru Nakamura is still the only player to win a classical game in the open section of the American Cup after he powered to a 1.5:0.5 victory over Leinier Dominguez. Hikaru will face Wesley So, who overcame Fabiano Caruana in rapid tiebreaks. For a second year in a row, 13-year-old Alice Lee will face 8-time US Women's Champion Irina Krush in the Champions final of the American Women’s Cup.

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Nakamura-So and Krush-Lee in American Cup finals

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