2024 U.S. National Championships Overview
The Saint Louis Chess Club is proud to again host the U.S. Senior Championship, U.S. Junior Championship, and U.S. Girls' Junior Championship. All three tournaments are by invitation-only to showcase America's past and upcoming chess phenoms.
The expert commentary team of GM's Yasser Seirawan and Cristian Chirila and IM Nazi Paikidze will call the action live and provide game analysis daily online starting at 1:20 p.m. CT 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 Benjamin Bok as he analyzes the games of this exciting round robin format from 4pm to 6pm daily. Live commentary is open to all members and guests and includes complimentary snacks and beverages.
| Dates | July 16 - 26, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Location | World Chess Hall of Fame |
| Format | 10-Player Round Robins |
| Time Control | G/120+30 |
| Prize Fund | $75,000 |
| Day | Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7/16/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 1 |
| Wednesday | 7/17/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 2 |
| Thursday | 7/18/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 3 |
| Friday | 7/19/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 4 |
| Saturday | 7/20/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 5 |
| Sunday | Rest Day | FIDE Clash for the Crown Lecture by John Donaldson 12 PM at the WCHOF | |
| Monday | 7/22/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 6 |
| Tuesday | 7/23/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 7 |
| Wednesday | 7/24/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 8 |
| Thursday | 7/25/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 9 |
| Friday | 7/26/24 | 1:00 PM | Playoff |
