2021 U.S. Senior Championship
| Dates | July 15-26, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Location | Saint Louis Chess Club |
| Format | 10-Player Round Robin |
| Prize Fund | $50,000 |
The Saint Louis Chess Club is excited to host the 2021 Senior Championship, an invitation-only tournament that showcases the top players in the U.S. age 50 years and older.
| Day | Date | Time* | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | July 15 | 5:00 PM | Players Meeting |
| 6:00 PM | Private Opening Ceremony | ||
| Friday | July 16 | 3:00 PM | Round 1 |
| Saturday | July 17 | 3:00 PM | Round 2 |
| Sunday | July 18 | 3:00 PM | Round 3 |
| Monday | July 19 | 3:00 PM | Round 4 |
| Tuesday | July 20 | 3:00 PM | Round 5 |
| Wednesday | July 21 | Rest Day | |
| Thursday | July 22 | 3:00 PM | Round 6 |
| Friday | July 23 | 3:00 PM | Round 7 |
| Saturday | July 24 | 3:00 PM | Round 8 |
| Sunday | July 25 | 3:00 PM | Round 9 |
| Monday | July 26 | 3:00 PM | Playoff (if necessary) |
| 6:00 PM | Private Closing Ceremony |
* All times listed are Central Time*
Senior Championship Prize Fund
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $12,000 | 6th | $4,000 |
| 2nd | $8,000 | 7th | $3,000 |
| 3rd | $6,500 | 8th | $3,000 |
| 4th | $5,500 | 9th | $2,000 |
| 5th | $4,000 | 10th | $2,000 |
| Total Prize Fund: $50,000 | |||
