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
Thursday10/10/246:00 PMOpening Ceremony & HOF Inductions at 21C
Friday10/11/241:00 PMRound 1
Saturday10/12/241:00 PMRound 2
Sunday10/13/241:00 PMRound 3
Monday10/14/241:00 PMRound 4
Tuesday10/15/24-Rest Day
Wednesday10/16/241:00 PMRound 5
Thursday10/17/241:00 PMRound 6
Friday10/18/241:00 PMRound 7
Saturday10/19/241:00 PMRound 8
Sunday10/20/24-Rest Day
Monday10/21/241:00 PMRound 9
Tuesday10/22/241:00 PMRound 10
Wednesday10/23/241:00 PMRound 11
Thursday10/24/241:00 PMPlayoff (if necessary)
Thursday10/24/246PM - 10PMClosing Ceremony at the Chase Park Plaza

Prize Fund

US Championship US Women's Championship
1 - $55,0001 - $35,000
2 - $43,0002 - $30,000
3 - $35,0003 - $20,000
4 - $25,0004 - $13,000
5 - $20,0005 - $9,000
6 - $14,0006 - $8,000
7 - $11,0007 - $7,000
8 - $10,0008 - $6,000
9 - $9,0009 - $5,500
10 - $8,00010 - $5,000
11 - $7,00011 - $4,500
12 - $6,00012 - $4,000
Winner's Bonus: $7,000Winner's Bonus: $5,000
$250,000 Total$152,000 Total