2022 Saint Louis Norm Congress
The Saint Louis Chess Club is happy to announce the return of our Norm tournaments, starting with the 2022 Saint Louis Norm Congress. The invitational norm tournaments brings together players from around the world to compete for cash prizes and the chance to earn Grandmaster and International Master norms.
| Dates | May 18 - 25, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Location | Saint Louis Chess Club |
| Format | Two 10-Player Round Robins |
| Time Control | G/90+30 |
| Prize Fund | GM Section $9000 | IM Section $6000 |
| Day | Time* | Groups A & B |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 18 | Player Arrival | |
| Thursday, May 19 | 4:00 PM | Players Meeting |
| 5:00 PM | Round 1 | |
| Friday, May 20 | 11:00 AM | Round 2 |
| 5:00 PM | Round 3 | |
| Saturday, May 21 | 11:00 AM | Round 4 |
| 5:00 PM | Round 5 | |
| Sunday, May 22 | 11:00 AM | Round 6 |
| 5:00 PM | Round 7 | |
| Monday, May 23 | 11:00 AM | Round 8 |
| Tuesday, May 24 | 11:00 AM | Round 9 |
| 4:00 PM | Playoff (if necessary) | |
| 5:30 PM | Closing Dinner | |
| Wednesday, May 25 | Player Departure |
* All times listed are Central Time*
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $2,000 | 6th | $600 |
| 2nd | $1,500 | 7th | $600 |
| 3rd | $1,000 | 8th | $600 |
| 4th | $800 | 9th | $600 |
| 5th | $700 | 10th | $600 |
| Total Prize Fund | $9,000 | ||
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $1,200 | 6th | $400 |
| 2nd | $1,000 | 7th | $400 |
| 3rd | $700 | 8th | $400 |
| 4th | $600 | 9th | $400 |
| 5th | $500 | 10th | v |
| Total Prize Fund | $6,000 | ||
