2018 Saint Louis Invitational
The Saint Louis Chess Club is proud to host the 2018 Saint Louis Invitational. The invitational brings together players from around the world to compete for cash prizes and the chance to earn Grandmaster and International Master titles. Held November 16-21 at our Central West End campus, follow the games live here!
Format & Regulations
- Two 10 player round-robins
- Game in 90 minutes with a 30-second increment
- Players are required to be at the board at the start of each round
- Players are required to keep notation throughout each game
- No cell phones or other electronic devices are allowed in the tournament hall
At a Glance
| Dates | November 16-21, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Location | Saint Louis Chess Club |
| Format | Two 10-Player Round Robins |
| Prize Fund | $15,000 |
Schedule
| Day | Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday16 Nov | 4:00 pm | Players Meeting | |
| 5:00 pm | Round 1 | ||
| Saturday | 17 Nov | 11:00 am | Round 2 |
| Saturday | 17 Nov | 5:00 pm | Round 3 |
| Sunday | 18 Nov | 11:00 am | Round 4 |
| Sunday | 18 Nov | 5:00 pm | Round 5 |
| Monday | 19 Nov | 11:00 am | Round 6 |
| Monday | 19 Nov | 5:00 pm | Round 7 |
| Tuesday | 20 Nov | 11:00 am | Round 8 |
| Wednesday 21 Nov | 11:00 am | Round 9 | |
| 4:00 pm | Playoff | ||
Prizes
| GM Section | IM Section | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
| 1st | $2,000 | 1st | $1,200 |
| 2nd | $1,500 | 2nd | $1,000 |
| 3rd | $1,000 | 3rd | $700 |
| 4th | $800 | 4th | $600 |
| 5th | $700 | 5th | $500 |
| 6th | $600 | 6th | $400 |
| 7th | $600 | 7th | $400 |
| 8th | $600 | 8th | $400 |
| 9th | $600 | 9th | $400 |
| 10th | $600 | 10th | $400 |
| Total | $9,000 | Total | $6,000 |
| Total Prize Fund | $15,000 | ||
