2023 U.S. Girls' Junior Championship

The 2023 U.S. Girls' Junior Chess Championship will feature the best young girls of American chess. These young players represent the future of U.S. women's chess, and will compete against each other to see who's the best female players under the age of 20. With a national title and $20,600 up for grabs, fans can expect thrilling gameplay that showcases player's chess genius.  In addition to the prize fund, the sole first place winner of the Girls' Junior Championship will be awarded a $10,000 scholarship to be used at the institution of their choice. The scholarship is generously jointly funded by the Dewain Barber Foundation and US Chess.

At A Glance
Dates July 15 - 25, 2022
Location Saint Louis Chess Club 
Format 10-Player Round Robins
Time ControlG/90+30 (first 40 moves), then G/30+30
Prize Fund $20,600

 

Day Time* Event
Saturday, July 15 1:00 PM Round 1
Sunday, July 16 1:00 PM Round 2
Monday, July 17 1:00 PM Round 3
Tuesday, July 18 1:00 PM Round 4
Wednesday, July 19 1:00 PMRound 5
Thursday, July 20
Rest Day
Friday, July 21 1:00 PM Round 6
Saturday, July 221:00 PMRound 7
Sunday, July 231:00 PMRound 8
Monday, July 24 1:00 PM Round 9
Tuesday, July 251:00 PM Playoff (if necessary)
6:00 PM Closing Ceremony

* All times listed are Central Time*

2023 U.S. GIRLS' JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZE FUND
PlacePrizePlacePrize
1st$6,0006th$1,200
2nd$4,0007th$1,000
3rd$3,0008th$800
4th$2,0009th$600
5th$1,50010th$500
Total Prize Fund$20,600