2019 Fall Chess Classic
The 2019 Fall Chess Classic is the third of four tournaments each year featuring international chess professionals. The Fall Chess Classic is comprised of two 10-player Round Robin tournaments. Over the course of 10 days, these competitors will battle for more than $30,000 in prize money and gain valuable experience in top-level events.
The Classic Series here at the Saint Louis Chess Club was created so strong international masters and grandmasters could participate in classical round robin tournaments in which to test their mettle against players of similar levels and to learn from these experiences.
| Dates | September 10-18, 2019 |
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| Location | Saint Louis Chess Club |
| Format | Two 10-Player Round Robins |
| Prize Fund | $36,000 |
| Day | Time | Groups A & B |
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Tuesday 10-September |
12:00 PM |
Player Meeting |
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1:00 PM |
Round 1 |
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Wednesday 11-September |
1:00 PM |
Round 2 |
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Thursday 12-September |
12:00 PM |
Round 3 |
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Friday 13-September |
1:00 PM |
Round 4 |
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Saturday 14-September |
1:00 PM |
Round 5 |
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Sunday 15-September |
1:00 PM |
Round 6 |
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Monday 16-September |
1:00 PM |
Round 7 |
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Tuesday 17-September |
1:00 PM |
Round 8 |
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Wednesday 18-September |
11:00 AM |
Round 9 |
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5:00 PM |
Playoff |
The 2019 Fall Chess Classic features a combined prize fund of more than $30,000!
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
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| 1st | $6,000 | 6th | $1,500 |
| 2nd | $4,000 | 7th | $1,000 |
| 3rd | $3,000 | 8th | $1,000 |
| 4th | $2,000 | 9th | $1,000 |
| 5th | $1,500 | 10th | $1,000 |
| Total Prize Fund | $22,000 | ||
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $4,000 | 6th | $800 |
| 2nd | $2,500 | 7th | $600 |
| 3rd | $2,000 | 8th | $600 |
| 4th | $1,500 | 9th | $500 |
| 5th | $1,000 | 10th | $500 |
| Total Prize Fund | $14,000 | ||
