2017 Saint Louis Winter Invitational
The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis is proud to host the 2017 GM/IM Winter Invitational. The invitational brings together players from around the world to compete for cash prizes and the chance to earn Grandmaster and International Master titles. Held February 16-21 at our Central West End campus, follow the games live here!
Format & Regulations
- Two 10 player round-robins
- Game in 90 minutes with a 30-second increment
- Players are required to be at the board at the start of each round
- Players are required to keep notation throughout each game
- No cell phones or other electronic devices are allowed in the tournament hall
At a Glance
| Dates | February 16-21, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Location | Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis |
| Format | Two 10-Player Round Robins |
| Prize Fund | $7,000 |
Schedule
| Day | Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 16-Feb | 4:30 pm | Players Meeting |
| Thursday | 16-Feb | 5:00 pm | Round 1 |
| Friday | 17-Feb | 11:00 am | Round 2 |
| Friday | 17-Feb | 5:00 pm | Round 3 |
| Saturday | 18-Feb | 11:00 am | Round 4 |
| Saturday | 18-Feb | 5:00 pm | Round 5 |
| Sunday | 19-Feb | 11:00 am | Round 6 |
| Sunday | 19-Feb | 5:00 pm | Round 7 |
| Monday | 20-Feb | 11:00 am | Round 8 |
| Tuesday | 21-Feb | 11:00 am | Round 9 |
Prizes
| GM Section | IM Section | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
| 1st | $1,500 | 1st | $1,000 |
| 2nd | $1,000 | 2nd | $800 |
| 3rd | $750 | 3rd | $600 |
| 4th | $500 | 4th | $400 |
| 5th | $250 | 5th | $200 |
| Total | $4,000 | Total | $3,000 |
| Total Prize Fund | $7,000 | ||
