2023 Cairns Cup
For the third time, the Saint Louis Chess Club will host the Cairns Cup, an elite level tournament for the top female players from around the world. Inspired by its mission to further promote the game of chess to females, the STLCC aptly chose the name Cairns Cup in honor of co-founder Dr. Jeanne Sinquefield’s maiden name. Fans can look forward to a chess tournament similar in style to the prestigious Sinquefield Cup with the ten best female players from around the world competing in the World Chess Hall of Fame for a $180,000 prize fund.
This tournament, a nine-round classical event, will not only be one of the largest prize funds for a women's tournament, it promises to be the strongest female tournament ever held in the world. The top three finishers will receive $45,000, $35,000, and $25,000 respectively.
| Dates | June 3 - 13, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Location | Saint Louis Chess Club |
| Format | 10-Player Round Robin |
| Prize Fund | $180,000 |
| Date | Time* | Event |
|---|---|---|
| June 3 | 1:00 PM | Round 1 |
| June 4 | 1:00 PM | Round 2 |
| June 5 | 1:00 PM | Round 3 |
| June 6 | 1:00 PM | Round 4 |
| June 7 | 1:00 PM | Round 5 |
| June 8 | Rest Day | Rest Day |
| June 9 | 1:00 PM | Round 6 |
| June 10 | 1:00 PM | Round 7 |
| June 11 | 1:00 PM | Round 8 |
| June 12 | 1:00 PM | Round 9 |
| June 13 | 1:00 PM | Playoffs (if necessary) |
*All times are Central Time (GMT-6)*
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $45,000 | 6th | $10,000 |
| 2nd | $35,000 | 7th | $9,000 |
| 3rd | $25,000 | 8th | $8,000 |
| 4th | $20,000 | 9th | $7,000 |
| 5th | $15,000 | 10th | $6,000 |
| Total Prize Fund | $180,000 | ||
