2023 American Cup

The Saint Louis Chess Club is proud to present the American Cup, featuring a exciting and rare double elimination format. This tournament will bring world class chess masters to America's chess capital to compete in a fierce do or die struggle for $300,000 in prize money. With a double elimination format, fans can expect the American Cup to have a combination of exciting chess play, stunning upsets, and epic comebacks.

At A Glance
Dates March 16 - 26, 2023
Location World Chess Hall of Fame
Format Two 8-Player Double eliminations
Time ControlChampionship Bracket: G/90+30
Elimination Bracket: G/25+10
Prize Fund $300,000

 

Date*TimeChampion's BracketElimination Bracket
Thursday, March 16As ScheduledPlayer Headshots & Interviews
5:00 PMPlayer Meeting

6:00 PM Private Opening Dinner
Friday, March 17 1:00 PM Match 1-4 Game 1
Saturday, March 18 1:00 PM Match 1-4 Game 2
5:00 PM Match 1-4 Playoffs
Sunday, March 19 1:00 PM Match 7-8 Game 1 Match 5-6 Game 1
3:00 PM Match 5-6 Game 2
5:00 PM Match 5-6 Playoffs
Monday, March 20 1:00 PM Match 7-8 Game 2 Rest Day
5:00 PM Match 7-8 Playoffs
Tuesday, March 21 1:00 PM Match 11 Game 1 Match 9-10 Game 1
3:00 PM Match 9-10 Game 2
5:00 PM Match 9-10 Playoffs
Wednesday, March 22 1:00 PM Match 11 Game 2 Match 12 Game 1
3:00 PM Match 12 Game 2
5:00 PM Match 11 Playoff Match 12 Playoff
Thursday, March 23 1:00 PM Rest Day Match 13 Game 1
3:00 PM Match 13 Game 2
5:00 PM Match 13 Playoff
Friday, March 24 1:00 PM Match 14 Game 1
Saturday, March 25 1:00 PM Match 14 Game 2
5:00 PM Match 14 Playoff
Sunday, March 26 1:00 PM †Match 15 Game 1
3:00 PM †Match 15 Game 2
5:00 PM †Match 15 Playoff
7:00 PMPrivate Closing Ceremony
†Match 15 is only needed if each player involved has lost only one match thus far

*All times listed are Central Time

American Cup Prize Fund
Group AGroup B
PlacePrizePlacePrize
1 $50,000 1 $25,000
2 $35,000 2 $18,000
3 $25,000 3 $12,000
4 $20,000 4 $10,000
5-6 $18,000 5-6 $9,000
5-6 $18,000 5-6 $9,000
7-8 $12,000 7-8 $6,000
7-8 $12,000 7-8 $6,000
Championship Bracket Bonus $10,000 Championship Bracket Bonus $5,000
Prize Fund$200,000 Prize Fund$100,000