Overview
The 2016 U.S. Championship is an elite national championship event, featuring 12 of the strongest chess players in America. Over the course of eleven rounds, these competitors will battle for $294,000 in prize money, qualification into the World Championship cycle, and the coveted title of 2016 U.S. Champion.
| Dates | April 13-30, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Location | Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis |
| Format | 12-Player Round Robin |
| Prize Fund | $294,000 |
| Spectators | Tickets will be available shortly. |
U.S. Championships and U.S. Women's Championships Schedule of Events
| Date | Time* | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, April 13 | Player Arrival | |
| 6:30 PM | Opening Ceremony |
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| Thursday, April 14 | 1:00 PM | Round 1 |
| Friday, April 15 | 1:00 PM | Round 2 |
| Saturday, April 16 | 1:00 PM | Round 3 |
| Sunday, April 17 | 1:00 PM | Round 4 |
| Monday, April 18 | 1:00 PM | Round 5 |
| Tuesday, April 19 | Rest Day | |
| Wednesday, April 20 | 1:00 PM | Round 6 |
| Thursday, April 21 | 1:00 PM | Round 7 |
| Friday, April 22 | 1:00 PM | Round 8 |
| Saturday, April 23 | 1:00 PM | Round 9 |
| Sunday, April 24 | 1:00 PM | Round 10 |
| Monday, April 25 | 1:00 PM | Round 11 |
| Tuesday, April 26 | 1:00 PM | Playoff (if necessary) |
| 6:30 PM | Closing Ceremony | |
| Wednesday, April 27 | Media & Community Events | |
| Thursday, April 28 | TBD | Blitz Day 1 |
| Friday, April 29 | TBD | Blitz Day 2 |
| Saturday, April 30 | Player Departure |
* All times listed are CDT (GMT-6).
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Live Spectator Accommodations
Tickets may be purchased to each individual round of the 2016 U.S. Championships, which includes unlimited access into the championship tournament hall, additional live Grandmaster-led commentary, and complimentary beverage and food catering. Annual members to the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis receive free entry to each daily round.
The Chess Club has special hotel rates with the following establishments. Please make sure to ask for the "chess rate" when making reservations.
Walking Distance to Chess Club
| Chase Park Plaza Hotel 212 N. Kingshighway Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 (877) 587-2427 Chess rate: $159/night |
Parkway Hotel 4550 Forest Park Ave. St. Louis, MO 63108 (314) 256-7777 Chess rate: $97/night |
Holiday Inn Express 4630 Lindell Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 (877) 834-3613 Chess rate: $84/night |
Short Taxi Ride to Chess Club
| Hampton Inn & Suites 5650 Oakland Ave. St. Louis MO 63110 (314) 655-3994 Chess Rate: 10% off through online link. |
Water Tower Inn 3545 Lafayette Ave St. Louis, MO 63104 (314) 977-7500 Chess rate: $70/night |
