2023 Spring Chess Classic
The Spring Classic 2023 returns to the Saint Louis Chess Club April 5 - 13, 2023. The Classic Chess series are strong tournament opportunities for Grandmasters and International Masters to test their skill against similar level players. The 2023 Spring Chess Classic is made up of 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 | April 5 - 13, 2023 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, April 5 | 12:00 PM | Player Meeting |
| 1:00 PM | Round 1 | |
| Thursday, April 6 | 1:00 PM | Round 2 |
| Friday, April 7 | 1:00 PM | Round 3 |
| Saturday, April 8 | 1:00 PM | Round 4 |
| Sunday, April 9 | 1:00 PM | Round 5 |
| Monday, April 10 | 1:00 PM | Round 6 |
| Tuesday, April 11 | 1:00 PM | Round 7 |
| Wednesday, April 12 | 1:00 PM | Round 8 |
| Thursday, April 13 | 11:00 AM | Round 9 |
| 5:00 PM | Playoff (if necessary) | |
| 6:00 PM | Private Closing Ceremony | |
| Friday, April 14 | Player Departure |
* All times listed are Central Time*
The 2023 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 | ||
