2022 Summer Chess Classic

The Saint Louis Chess Club is proud to host the second leg of our Classic Series, 2022 Summer Chess Classic, from June 1-11. 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 Summer 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.

At A Glance
Dates June 1 - 11, 2022
Location Saint Louis Chess Club 
Format Two 10-Player Round Robins
Time ControlG/90+30 (first 40 moves), then G/30+30
Prize Fund $36,000

 

Day Time* Groups A & B
Wednesday, June 1 5:00 PM Player Meeting
Thursday, June 2 1:00 PM Round 1
Friday, June 3 1:00 PM Round 2
Saturday, June 4 1:00 PM Round 3
Sunday, June 5 1:00 PM Round 4
Monday, June 6 1:00 PM Round 5
Tuesday, June 7 1:00 PM Round 6
Wednesday, June 8 1:00 PM Round 7
Thursday, June 9 1:00 PM Round 8
Friday, June 10 11:00 AM Round 9
5:00 PM Playoff (if necessary)
6:00 PM Closing Ceremony
Saturday, June 11 Player Departure

* All times listed are Central Time*

The 2022 Summer Chess Classic features a combined prize fund of $36,000!

Summer Classic A Prize Fund
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
Summer Classic B Prize Fund
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