The American Cup, Double Elimination Knockout Tournament Hosted By The Saint Louis Chess Club from April 18 – April 29, 2022
SAINT LOUIS, March 8, 2022 – America’s best chess players will return to the Saint Louis Chess Club to battle over the board from April 18 – April 29, 2022 in a brand new and exciting tournament, The American Cup. With $300,000 in prize money up for grabs, the competitors will prove their mettle under […]
Saint Louis Chess Club to Host its First Ever Double Knockout Tournament, The American Cup from April 18 – 29, 2022
For more information, please contact:Rebecca BuffingtonMarketing & Event Manager(314)[email protected] Saint Louis Chess Club to Host its First Ever Double Knockout Tournament, The American Cup from April 18 – 29, 2022 This new tournament will feature the top chess players that live on American soil and battle over the board for a $300,000 prize fund. SAINT […]
Third Annual Cairns Cup Postponed Due to New COVID-19 Travel Restrictions
For more information, please contact:Rebecca BuffingtonMarketing & Event Manager(314)[email protected] Third Annual Cairns Cup Postponed Due to New COVID-19 Travel Restrictions SAINT LOUIS, December 17, 2021 – The Saint Louis Chess Club regretfully announces the postponement of the upcoming Cairns Cup tournament that was originally scheduled from February 8 – February 19, 2022. The global pandemic […]
Saint Louis Chess Club to Host Third Annual Cairns Cup
For more information, please contact:Rebecca BuffingtonMarketing & Event Manager(314)[email protected] Saint Louis Chess Club to Host Third Annual Cairns Cup Coming February 8-19, 2022, Saint Louis will host an elite tournament for top female players SAINT LOUIS, December 2, 2021 – For the third time, the Saint Louis Chess Club will host the Cairns Cup, an […]
2021 U.S. Championship: Playoff Recap
GM Wesley So became the 2021 U.S. Champion after winning a three-way playoff tiebreak against GM Fabiano Caruana and GM Sam Sevian with a final score of 2.0/2. So managed to defeat both Caruana and Sevian in the rapid round-robin, earning him the $50,000 first place prize and his third national title. Check out the […]
2021 U.S. Chess Champions: Teenage Talent Yip Wins U.S. Women’s Championship While Veteran So Claims Third U.S. Championship Title
For more information, please contact:Rebecca BuffingtonMarketing & Event Manager(314)[email protected] 2021 U.S. Chess Champions: Teenage Talent Yip Wins U.S. Women’s Championship While Veteran So Claims Third U.S. Championship Title The Nation’s Most Elite, Invitation-Only Chess Tournaments Conclude at Saint Louis Chess Club with Worthy Champions SAINT LOUIS, October 20, 2021 – 24 of America’s best chess […]
2021 U.S. & U.S. Women’s Chess Championships: Day 11 Recap
After a dramatic final round the three leaders of the 2021 U.S. Championship (GM Fabiano Caruana, GM Wesley So, and GM Sam Sevian) will battle for the title in a rapid playoff tiebreak to take place tomorrow, October 19. While Caruana was the only one with chances to secure the title outright, all three players […]
2021 U.S. & U.S. Women’s Chess Championships: Day 10 Recap
IM Carissa Yip clinched victory in the 2021 U.S. Women’s Championship with a round to spare, after defeating IM Nazi Paikidze in today’s penultimate round. With an unreachable score of 8.0/10, Yip also made history by becoming the first woman ever to defeat four former champions in a U.S. Women’s Championship. Currently tied for 2nd […]
2021 U.S. & U.S. Women’s Chess Championships: Day 9 Recap
Top seed GM Fabiano Caruana closed the distance to the leaders after winning today’s game against GM Dariusz Swiercz, leaving himself just a half-point behind GM Wesley So, GM Sam Sevian, and GM Alex Lenderman with two rounds left to play in the U.S. Championship. Also in contention are GM Leinier Dominguez and GM Ray […]
2021 U.S. & U.S. Women’s Chess Championships: Day 8 Recap
With all six games drawn in the U.S. Championship there was no change to the standings as GM Wesley So, GM Sam Sevian, and GM Alex Lenderman continue to lead the event with 5.0/8 heading into the final rest day. Meanwhile in the U.S. Women’s Championship, IM Carissa Yip won her third straight game to […]