2022 Spring Chess Classic
The Saint Louis Chess Club is happy to announce the return of our Classic Chess series, starting with the 2022 Spring Chess Classic. The Classic Chess series are strong tournaments held quarterly to create opportunities for Grandmasters and International Masters to test their skill against similar level players. The 2022 Spring Chess Classic is comprised of two 10-player Round Robin tournaments. Over the course of 9 days, these competitors will compete for $36,000 in prize money and gain valuable experience in a top-level event.
| Dates | March 1 - 11, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Location | Saint Louis Chess Club |
| Format | Two 10-Player Round Robins |
| Time Control | G/90+30 (first 40 moves), then G/30+30 |
| Prize Fund | $36,000 |
| Day | Time* | Groups A & B |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, March 1 | 5:00 PM | Player Meeting |
| Wednesday, March 2 | 1:00 PM | Round 1 |
| Thursday, March 3 | 1:00 PM | Round 2 |
| Friday, March 4 | 1:00 PM | Round 3 |
| Saturday, March 5 | 1:00 PM | Round 4 |
| Sunday, March 6 | 1:00 PM | Round 5 |
| Monday, March 7 | 1:00 PM | Round 6 |
| Tuesday, March 8 | 1:00 PM | Round 7 |
| Wednesday, March 9 | 1:00 PM | Round 8 |
| Thursday, March 10 | 11:00 AM | Round 9 |
| 5:00 PM | Playoff (if necessary) | |
| 6:00 PM | Closing Ceremony | |
| Friday, March 11 | Player Departure |
* All times listed are Central Time*
The 2022 Spring Chess Classic features a combined prize fund of $36,000!
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $6,000 | 6th | $1,500 |
| 2nd | $4,000 | 7th | $1,000 |
| 3rd | $3,000 | 8th | $1,000 |
| 4th | $2,000 | 9th | $1,000 |
| 5th | $1,500 | 10th | $1,000 |
| Total Prize Fund | $22,000 | ||
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $4,000 | 6th | $800 |
| 2nd | $2,500 | 7th | $600 |
| 3rd | $2,000 | 8th | $600 |
| 4th | $1,500 | 9th | $500 |
| 5th | $1,000 | 10th | $500 |
| Total Prize Fund | $14,000 | ||
