US Chess Championships: So and Liang Maintain Perfect Scores, Paragua Defeats Yip

Wesley So and Awonder Liang are the only players with perfect scores in the open section of the US Chess Championship in Saint Louis, each winning both of their games after two rounds.

So faced Jeffery Xiong and overcame a challenging middlegame to secure his second victory, while Liang defeated Sam Sevian with a solid performance. Both players now share first place with 2/2 points, and they will meet in the next round, ensuring that at least one will lose their perfect record.

In the women's section, Megan Paragua, aged 13, achieved a significant win against defending champion Carissa Yip, while Thalia Cervantes also remains undefeated. Both women lead with 2/2 points, showcasing strong performances against higher-rated opponents.