2018 U.S. Chess Championship
The 2018 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 $194,000 in prize money, qualification into the World Championship cycle, and the coveted title of 2018 U.S. Champion.
| Dates | April 17 - 30, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Location | Saint Louis Chess Club |
| Format | 12-Player Round Robin |
| Prize Fund | $194,000 |
| Commentators | Learn about our live broadcast and audience commentators. |
| Spectators | Purchase Tickets Here! |
| Date | Time* | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, April 17 | 6:30 PM |
Opening Ceremony, |
| Wednesday, April 18 | 1:00 PM | Round 1 |
| Thursday, April 19 | 1:00 PM | Round 2 |
| Friday, April 20 | 1:00 PM | Round 3 |
| Saturday, April 21 | 1:00 PM | Round 4 |
| Sunday, April 22 | 1:00 PM | Round 5 |
| Monday, April 23 | 1:00 PM | Round 6 |
| 7:00 PM | Chess After Dark | |
| Tuesday, April 24 | Rest Day | |
| Wednesday, April 25 | 1:00 PM | Round 7 |
| Thursday, April 26 | 1:00 PM | Round 8 |
| Friday, April 27 | 1:00 PM | Round 9 |
| Saturday, April 28 | 1:00 PM | Round 10 |
| Sunday, April 29 | 1:00 PM | Round 11 |
| Monday, April 30 | 1:00 PM | Playoff (if necessary) |
| 6:30 PM |
Closing Ceremony, |
* All times listed are CDT (GMT-5).
U.S. Championships Prize Fund
| PLACE | PRIZE | PLACE | PRIZE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $50,000 | 7th | $9,000 |
| 2nd | $35,000 | 8th | $8,000 |
| 3rd | $25,000 | 9th | $7,000 |
| 4th | $20,000 | 10th | $6,000 |
| 5th | $15,000 | 11th | $5,000 |
| 6th | $10,000 | 12th | $4,000 |
| Total Prize Fund | $194,000 | ||
Live Spectator Accommodations
The Chess Club has special hotel rates with the following establishments. Please make sure to ask for the "chess rate" when making reservations. Tickets to watch the tournament live are available here >
- Access to watch game play live in the tournament hall
- Live game analysis and commentary broadcast in the Saint Louis Chess Club lobby
- Additional live commentary available in Kingside Diner
- Kingside Diner 50% off menu items for spectators with ticket purchase from 12-6 p.m.
- Complimentary valet parking available on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during tournament schedule
- Note: Tickets are $10 for non-members and free for annual members of the Saint Louis Chess Club. For more information on the benefits of an annual membership, visit our website.
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Chase Park Plaza Hotel Chess rate: $159/night, $179/suite |
Holiday Inn Express Chess rate: $114/night, parking $10/night, |
Hampton Inn & Suites Chess Rate: 10% off, call 314-655-3993 |
Parkway Hotel Chess Rate: $115/King, $119/Double, |
U.S. Chess Championship Bishop Sponsors
U.S. Chess Championship Knight Sponsors
