2024 U.S. Chess Championship | OVERVIEW
The Saint Louis Chess Club is proud to host the 2024 U.S. Chess Championship and U.S. Women's Chess Championship. These prestigious tournaments will feature the nation's top players competing for the most coveted titles in American chess.
The expert commentary team of Grandmasters Yasser Seirawan and Cristian Chirila and Woman Grandmaster Katerina Nemcova will call the action live and provide game analysis daily online starting at 1:20 p.m. CT on Friday, October 11th, on the Saint Louis Chess Club's YouTube and Twitch.tv channels.
For spectators in Saint Louis, follow the tournaments round by round with our Grandmaster in Residence as he analyzes the games of this exciting round-robin format from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM daily. Live commentary is open to all members and guests and includes complimentary snacks and beverages.
2024 U.S. Chess & U.S. Women's Chess Championships Opening Ceremony & US Chess Hall of Fame Inductions
2024 U.S. Chess & U.S. Women's Chess Championships Closing Ceremony
At a Glance
| Dates | October 10 - 24, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Location | World Chess Hall of Fame |
| Format | 12-Player Round Robins |
| Time Control | 40/90, SD/30; +30 |
| Prize Fund | $250,000 (Open), $152,000 (Women's) |
Schedule of Events
| Day | Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 10/10/24 | 6:00 PM | Opening Ceremony & HOF Inductions at 21C |
| Friday | 10/11/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 1 |
| Saturday | 10/12/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 2 |
| Sunday | 10/13/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 3 |
| Monday | 10/14/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 4 |
| Tuesday | 10/15/24 | - | Rest Day |
| Wednesday | 10/16/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 5 |
| Thursday | 10/17/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 6 |
| Friday | 10/18/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 7 |
| Saturday | 10/19/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 8 |
| Sunday | 10/20/24 | - | Rest Day |
| Monday | 10/21/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 9 |
| Tuesday | 10/22/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 10 |
| Wednesday | 10/23/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 11 |
| Thursday | 10/24/24 | 1:00 PM | Playoff (if necessary) |
| Thursday | 10/24/24 | 6PM - 10PM | Closing Ceremony at the Chase Park Plaza |
Prize Fund
| US Championship | US Women's Championship |
|---|---|
| 1 - $55,000 | 1 - $35,000 |
| 2 - $43,000 | 2 - $30,000 |
| 3 - $35,000 | 3 - $20,000 |
| 4 - $25,000 | 4 - $13,000 |
| 5 - $20,000 | 5 - $9,000 |
| 6 - $14,000 | 6 - $8,000 |
| 7 - $11,000 | 7 - $7,000 |
| 8 - $10,000 | 8 - $6,000 |
| 9 - $9,000 | 9 - $5,500 |
| 10 - $8,000 | 10 - $5,000 |
| 11 - $7,000 | 11 - $4,500 |
| 12 - $6,000 | 12 - $4,000 |
| Winner's Bonus: $7,000 | Winner's Bonus: $5,000 |
| $250,000 Total | $152,000 Total |
