2022 U.S. Championship
The 2022 U.S. Championship will return as an elite over-the-board national championship event, featuring 14 of the strongest chess players in America. Over the course of 13 rounds, these competitors will battle for $250,500 in prize money and the coveted title of 2022 U.S. Champion.
Tuesday, October 4th will kick off the chess festivities with the Public Opening Ceremony for the 2022 U.S. Chess and U.S. Women's Chess Championships and will conclude with a Public Closing Cermeony on Thursday, October 20th.
Fans can watch the daily rounds at 1:20pm online at uschesschamps.com.
| Dates | October 4-20, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Location | Saint Louis Chess Club |
| Format | 14-Player Round Robin |
| Prize Fund | $262,000 |
| Date | Time* | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, October 4 | 5:30 PM |
Opening Ceremony (Purchase Tickets HERE) |
| Wednesday, October 5 | 1:00 PM | Round 1 |
| Thursday, October 6 | 1:00 PM | Round 2 |
| Friday, October 7 | 1:00 PM | Round 3 |
| Saturday, October 8 | 1:00 PM | Round 4 |
| Sunday, October 9 | 1:00 PM | Round 5 |
| Monday, October 10 | Rest Day | |
| Tuesday, October 11 | 1:00 PM | Round 6 |
| Wednesday, October 12 | 1:00 PM | Round 7 |
| Thursday, October 13 | 1:00 PM | Round 8 |
| Friday, October 14 | 1:00 PM | Round 9 |
| Saturday, October 15 | 1:00 PM | Round 10 |
| Sunday, October 16 | Rest Day | |
| Monday, October 17 | 1:00 PM | Round 11 |
| Tuesday, October 18 | 1:00PM | Round 12 |
| Wednesday, October 19 | 1:00 PM | Round 13 |
| Thursday, October 20 | 1:00 PM | Playoff (if necessary) |
| 6:00 PM |
Closing Ceremony (Purchase Tickets HERE) |
* All times listed are Central Time (GMT-5)
| PLACE | PRIZE | PLACE | PRIZE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $60,000 | 8th | $10,000 |
| 2nd | $45,000 | 9th | $9,000 |
| 3rd | $35,000 | 10th | $8,000 |
| 4th | $25,000 | 11th | $7,000 |
| 5th | $20,000 | 12th | $6,500 |
| 6th | $14,000 | 13th | $6,000 |
| 7th | $11,000 | 14th | $5,500 |
| Total Prize Fund | $262,000 | ||
In addition, the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis will sponsor the “$64,000 Fischer Bonus Prize”. Any player that finishes the U.S. Championships field with a perfect 13-0 score shall be awarded an additional $64,000.
