For more information, contact:
Rebecca Buffington
Saint Louis Chess Club
(314) 277-3930
rbuffington@saintlouischessclub.org
For Immediate Release
Saint Louis Chess Club Announces 2021 Tournament Calendar
In Person Tournaments Will Be Hosted In Expanded Club Space
SAINT LOUIS, February 25, 2021– The Saint Louis Chess Club has announced their 2021 tournament calendar that will include national, international, and local tournament opportunities for spectators and chess players alike.
Below, you will find a table of invitational tournament dates scheduled for this year. All in-person tournaments will comply with all applicable COVID-19 guidelines and may still be subject to change.
| 2021 Tournament Calendar | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Junior, Girls & Senior Championships | July 15 – July 26, 2021 |
| Grand Chess Tour: Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz | August 9 – August 16, 2021 |
| Grand Chess Tour: Sinquefield Cup | August 16 – August 28, 2021 |
| Ultimate Moves Exhibition Event | September 7, 2021 |
| Champions Showdown: Chess 9LX | September 8 – September 10, 2021 |
| U.S. & U.S. Women’s Championships | October 5 – October 19, 2021 |
The Chess Club plans to host their usual bout of major tournaments in 2021 along with continuing to provide their virtual weekly classes, lectures and in-person and online open tournaments. There will be a rotating schedule of Resident Grandmasters each month along with online scholastic tournaments and Scouts BSA Chess Merit Badge workshops scheduled throughout the year. For more information, please visit the events calendar on saintlouischessclub.org or email at info@saintlouischessclub.org.
About The Saint Louis Chess Club
The Saint Louis Chess Club is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization committed to making chess an important part of our community. In addition to providing a forum for the community to play tournaments and casual games, the club also offers chess improvement classes, beginner lessons and special lectures.
Recognizing the cognitive and behavioral benefits of chess, the Saint Louis Chess Club is committed to supporting those chess programs that already exist in area schools while encouraging the development of new in-school and after-school programs. For more information, visitwww.saintlouischessclub.org.
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