Cairns Cup 2024: R1 live

By Nadja Wittmann

11/06/2024 – From June 13 to 22 (rest day on the 18th; tie-break for first place on the 23rd if necessary) the Cairns Cup 2024, one of the strongest women’s tournaments, takes place in St. Louis (USA). Ten of the world’s best players will compete for a prize pool of $200,000 ($50,000 for first place), the highest in history. The pace is 90’+30′ +30”. | In the photo (@:uschesschamps.com) GM Irina Krush versus IM Anna Zatonskih (2023).