2022 Cairns Cup
For the third time, the Saint Louis Chess Club will host the Cairns Cup, an elite level female chess tournament. After a one year hiatus, the tournament is returning in full force, with ten of the world's best female chess players. Inspired by its mission to further promote the game of chess to females, the Chess Club aptly chose the name Cairns Cup in honor of co-founder Dr. Jeanne Sinquefield’s maiden name. This exciting nine-round classical event will be the strongest female tournament ever held in the world, with an astounding $180,000 prize fund.
| Dates | TBD |
|---|---|
| Location | Saint Louis Chess Club |
| Format | 10-Player Round Robin |
| Prize Fund | $180,000 |
| Date | Time* | Event |
|---|---|---|
| February 8 | 6:00 PM | Opening Ceremony |
| February 9 | 1:00 PM | Round 1 |
| February 10 | 1:00 PM | Round 2 |
| February 11 | 1:00 PM | Round 3 |
| February 12 | 1:00 PM | Round 4 |
| February 13 | 1:00 PM | Round 5 |
| February 14 | Rest Day | Rest Day |
| February 15 | 1:00 PM | Round 6 |
| February 16 | 1:00 PM | Round 7 |
| February 17 | 1:00 PM | Round 8 |
| February 18 | 1:00 PM | Round 9 |
| February 19 | 1:00 PM | Playoffs (if necessary) |
| 6:00 PM | Closing Ceremony |
*All times are Central Time (GMT-6)*
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $45,000 | 6th | $10,000 |
| 2nd | $35,000 | 7th | $9,000 |
| 3rd | $25,000 | 8th | $8,000 |
| 4th | $20,000 | 9th | $7,000 |
| 5th | $15,000 | 10th | $6,000 |
| Total Prize Fund | $180,000 | ||
