Overview
The 2015 U.S. Championship is an elite national championship event, featuring 12 of the strongest chess players in America. Over the course of eleven rounds, these competitors will battle for $175,000 in prize money, qualification into the World Championship cycle, and the coveted title of 2015 U.S. Champion.
| Dates | March 31 - April 14, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Location | Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis |
| Format | 12-Player Round Robin |
| Prize Fund | $175,000 |
| Spectators | Purchase Tickets |
Schedule of Events
| Date | Time* | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 31-Mar | Player Arrival | |
| 6:00 PM | Opening Ceremony Saint Louis Art Museum |
|
| 1-Apr | 1:00 PM | Round 1 |
| 2-Apr | 1:00 PM | Round 2 |
| 3-Apr | 1:00 PM | Round 3 |
| 4-Apr | 1:00 PM | Round 4 |
| 5-Apr | 1:00 PM | Round 5 |
| 6-Apr | 1:00 PM | Rest Day |
| 7-Apr | 1:00 PM | Round 6 |
| 8-Apr | 1:00 PM | Round 7 |
| 9-Apr | 1:00 PM | Round 8 |
| 10-Apr | 1:00 PM | Round 9 |
| 11-Apr | 1:00 PM | Round 10 |
| 12-Apr | 1:00 PM | Round 11 |
| 13-Apr | 1:00 PM | Playoff (if necessary) |
| 6:30 PM | Closing Ceremony | |
| 14-Apr | Player Departure |
* All times listed are CDT (GMT-6).
Prize Fund
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $45,000 | 7th | $9,000 |
| 2nd | $30,000 | 8th | $8,000 |
| 3rd | $20,000 | 9th | $7,000 |
| 4th | $15,000 | 10th | $6,000 |
| 5th | $12,000 | 11th | $5,000 |
| 6th | $10,000 | 12th | $4,000 |
| Special Prizes | $4,000 | ||
| Total Prize Fund | $175,000 | ||
Live Spectator Accommodations
Tickets may be purchased to each individual round of the 2015 U.S. Championships, which includes unlimited access into the championship tournament hall, additional live Grandmaster-led commentary, and complimentary beverage and food catering. Annual members to the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis receive free entry to each daily round.
Ticket pricing:
| Opening Ceremony (at the St. Louis Art Museum) | $25 |
| Closing Ceremony (at the Chase Park Plaza) | $25 |
| Individual Round Day Pass | $10 |
The Chess Club has special hotel rates with the following establishments. Please make sure to ask for the "chess rate" when making reservations.
Walking Distance to Chess Club
| Chase Park Plaza Hotel 212 N. Kingshighway Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 (877) 587-2427 Chess rate: $159/night |
Parkway Hotel 4550 Forest Park Ave. St. Louis, MO 63108 (314) 256-7777 Chess rate: $97/night |
Holiday Inn Express 4630 Lindell Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 (877) 834-3613 Chess rate: $84/night |
Short Taxi Ride to Chess Club
| Hotel Ignacio 3411 Olive Street St. Louis MO 63103 (314) 977-4411 Chess Rate: $155/night |
Water Tower Inn 3545 Lafayette Ave St. Louis, MO 63104 (314) 977-7500 Chess rate: $70/night |
