2019 U.S. Championship

The 2019 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 2019 U.S. Champion.

At A Glance
Dates March 18-April 1, 2019
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
Monday, March 18 6:00 PM

Opening Ceremony,
Saint Louis Zoo

Tuesday, March 19

Community Day

Wednesday, March 20 1:00 PM Round 1
Thursday, March 21 1:00 PM Round 2
Friday, March 22 1:00 PM Round 3
Saturday, March 23 1:00 PM Round 4
Sunday, March 24 1:00 PM Round 5
Monday, March 25 1:00 PM Round 6
Tuesday, March 26
Rest Day
Wednesday, March 27 1:00 PM Round 7
Thursday, March 28 1:00 PM Round 8
Friday, March 29 1:00 PM Round 9
Saturday, March 30 1:00 PM Round 10
Sunday, March 31 1:00 PM Round 11
Monday, April 1 1:00 PM Playoff (if necessary)

6:30 PM

Closing Ceremony,
Chase Park Plaza

* 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
In addition, the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis will sponsor the “$64,000 Fischer Bonus Prize”. Any player that finishes the U.S. Championships field with a perfect 11-0 score shall be awarded an additional $64,000.

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. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE!

Tickets will include: 

  • 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.
  • 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

Chase Park Plaza Hotel
212 N. Kingshighway
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(877)-587-2427

Chess rate: $159/night, $179/suite

Holiday Inn Express
4630 Lindell Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-4900

Chess rate: $114/night, parking $10/night,
breakfast included 

Hampton Inn & Suites
5650 Oakland Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 655-3994

Chess Rate: 10% off, call 314-655-3993

Parkway Hotel
4550 Forest Park Ave. 
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 256-7777

Chess Rate: $115/King, $119/Double,
ask for CHESS TARIFF RATE

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