2019 U.S. Chess Championships: Round 1

Twelve of the strongest players in the country battle for the national title in a round robin event and $194,000 in prize money. Plus, the U.S. Women’s coveted title is decided in an identical format with $100,00 in prize money and qualification into the Women’s World Championship Cycle. Join GMs Yasser Seirawan, Maurice Ashley, and WGM Jen Shahade for the move-by-move.