Sam Shankland successfully defends title at American Continental Championship in Mexico (opens in new tab)

Sam Shankland retained his American Continental Championship title in Oaxtepec, finishing clear first on 9½/11 after conceding only three draws. The US grandmaster secured one of four qualification spots for the 2027 FIDE World Cup, together with Juan Carlos Obregón (Mexico), Sandro Mareco (Argentina) and Alexandr Fier (Brazil). | Photo: Confederation of Chess for Americas