2022 U.S. Senior Championship
The Saint Louis Chess Club is proud to once again host the U.S. Senior Chess Championship, an invitation-only tournament that features the top players in the U.S. 50 years or older. This tournament provides top level playing opportunities for past generations of U.S. chess greats to showcase their continued chess prowess.
| Dates | July 6 - 16, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Location | Saint Louis Chess Club |
| Format | 10-Player Round Robins |
| Time Control | G/90+30 (first 40 moves), then G/30+30 |
| Prize Fund | $75,000 |
| Day | Time* | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, July 5 | Player Arrival | |
| Wednesday, July 6 | 5:00 PM | Player Meeting |
| 6:00 PM | Opening Ceremony | |
| Thursday, July 7 | 1:00 PM | Round 1 |
| Friday, July 8 | 1:00 PM | Round 2 |
| Saturday, July 9 | 1:00 PM | Round 3 |
| Sunday, July 10 | 1:00 PM | Round 4 |
| Monday, July 11 | 1:00 PM | Round 5 |
| Tuesday, July 12 | Rest Day | |
| Wednesday, July 13 | 1:00 PM | Round 6 |
| Thursday, July 14 | 1:00 PM | Round 7 |
| Friday, July 15 | 1:00 PM | Round 8 |
| Saturday, July 16 | 1:00 PM | Round 9 |
| 6:00 PM | Playoff (if necessary) | |
| 7:00 PM | Closing Ceremony | |
| Sunday, July 17 | Player Departure |
* All times listed are Central Time*
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $20,000 | 6th | $5,000 |
| 2nd | $13,000 | 7th | $4,000 |
| 3rd | $10,000 | 8th | $4,000 |
| 4th | $8,000 | 9th | $3,000 |
| 5th | $5,000 | 10th | $3,000 |
| Total Prize Fund | $75,000 | ||
