2022 American Cup

The Saint Louis Chess Club is proud to present a brand new tournament, the American Cup, featuring a exciting and rare double elimination format. This new tournament will bring world class chess masters to America's chess capital to compete in a fierce do or die struggle for $300,000 in prize money. With a double elimination format, fans can expect the American Cup to have a combination of exciting chess play, stunning upsets, and epic comebacks.

At A Glance
Dates April 18-29, 2022
Location Saint Louis Chess Club 
Format Two 8-Player Double eliminations
Time Control Championship Bracket: G/90+30
Elimination Bracket: G/25+10
Prize Fund $300,000
Spectators

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In-person spectators will be required to follow local COVID-19 guidelines. 

 

Date *Time Champion's Bracket Elimination Bracket
Monday, April 18 5:00 PM Player Meeting
6:00 PM Private Opening Dinner
Tuesday, April 19 As Scheduled Player Headshots & Interviews
Wednesday, April 20 1:00 PM Match 1-4 Game 1
Thursday, April 21 1:00 PM Match 1-4 Game 2
6:00 PM Match 1-4 Playoffs
Friday, April 22 1:00 PM Match 7-8 Game 1 Match 5-6 Game 1
3:30 PM Match 5-6 Game 2
6:00 PM Match 5-6 Playoffs
Saturday, April 23 1:00 PM Match 7-8 Game 2 Rest Day
6:00 PM Match 7-8 Playoffs
Sunday, April 24 1:00 PM Match 11 Game 1 Match 9-10 Game 1
3:30 PM Match 9-10 Game 2
6:00 PM Match 9-10 Playoffs
Monday, April 25 1:00 PM Match 11 Game 2 Match 12 Game 1
3:30 PM Match 12 Game 2
6:00 PM Match 11 Playoff Match 12 Playoff
Tuesday, April 26 1:00 PM Rest Day Match 13 Game 1
3:30 PM Match 13 Game 2
6:00 PM Match 13 Playoff
Wednesday, April 27 1:00 PM Match 14 Game 1
Thursday, April 28 1:00 PM Match 14 Game 2
6:00 PM Match 14 Playoff
Friday, April 29 1:00 PM †Match 15 Game 1
3:30 PM †Match 15 Game 2
6:00 PM †Match 15 Playoff
7:00 PM Private Closing Ceremony
Saturday, April 30 1:00 PM Player Departure
†Match 15 is only needed if each player involved has lost only one match thus far

*All times listed are Central Time

American Cup Prize Fund
Group A Group B
Place Prize Place Prize
1 $50,000 1 $25,000
2 $35,000 2 $18,000
3 $25,000 3 $12,000
4 $20,000 4 $10,000
5-6 $18,000 5-6 $9,000
5-6 $18,000 5-6 $9,000
7-8 $12,000 7-8 $6,000
7-8 $12,000 7-8 $6,000
Championship Bracket Bonus $10,000 Championship Bracket Bonus $5,000
Prize Fund $200,000 Prize Fund $100,000