2023 Summer Chess Classic
The Saint Louis Chess Club is proud to host the second leg of our Classic Series, the 2023 Summer Chess Classic, from August 2-10. The 2023 Summer Chess Classic is split into two 10-player round robin tournaments. Over the course of 9 days, the players will compete for $36,000 in prize money. The Classics Series are strong tournaments held quarterly that are meant to provide opportunities for grandmasters and international masters to face high-level competition.
| Dates | August 2 - 10, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Location | Saint Louis Chess Club |
| Format | Two 10-Player Round Robins |
| Time Control | G/90+30 (first 40 moves), then G/30+30 |
| Prize Fund | $36,000 |
| Day | Time* | Groups A & B |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, August 1 | 5:00 PM | Player Meeting |
| Wednesday, August 2 | 1:00 PM | Round 1 |
| Thursday, August 3 | 1:00 PM | Round 2 |
| Friday, August 4 | 1:00 PM | Round 3 |
| Saturday, August 5 | 1:00 PM | Round 4 |
| Sunday, August 6 | 1:00 PM | Round 5 |
| Monday, August 7 | 1:00 PM | Round 6 |
| Tuesday, August 8 | 1:00 PM | Round 7 |
| Wednesday, August 9 | 1:00 PM | Round 8 |
| Thursday, August 10 | 11:00 AM | Round 9 |
| 5:00 PM | Playoff (if necessary) |
* All times listed are Central Time*
The 2023 Summer Chess Classic features a combined prize fund of $36,000!
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
