view all news, press, & insights WCM Diana Lanni Withdraws from 2026 U.S. Senior Women’s Championship Table of contents July 16 2026 Blog News Woman Candidate Master Diana Lanni has withdrawn from the 2026 U.S. Senior Women’s Championship due to a medical event. As a result, her first-round loss against Natalia Tsodikova will be voided and all of her other opponents will have a bye round. We thank Diana for competing in this year’s championship and wish her a full and speedy recovery. We look forward to welcoming her back to future events. Related CHESS NEWS prev next News Press World’s Top Women Chess Field Announced for 2026 Cairns Cup in Saint Louis Read the Article News Press Saint Louis Welcomes Rising Stars, Trailblazers and Chess Legends for Expanded 2026 U.S. Junior, Junior Girls’, Senior and Senior Women’s Championships Read the Article News Press U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO), U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell (D-MO) and Saint Louis Chess Club Host Bipartisan Congressional Chess Tournament with Leading Chess Figures and Saint Louis Students in the Nation’s Capital Read the Article Blog News 2026 Saint Louis Masters by the Numbers Read the Article Blog News Beyond the Board: Digital Classroom Expands Chess Education Read the Article News Press Wesley So Wins Open; Alice Lee Secures Third Consecutive Women’s Title at 2026 American Cup Read the Article Blog 10 Life Lessons From Chess for Adult Beginners Read the Article Blog News GRANDMASTER IN RESIDENCE SPOTLIGHT: GM Robert Hungaski Read the Article News Press Saint Louis Chess Club Announces 2026 American Cup Fields Read the Article Blog News Press Saint Louis Chess Club Announces Highly Anticipated 2026 Invitational Tournament Schedule Read the Article
