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Saint Louis Chess Club to Host Third Annual Cairns Cup
Coming February 8-19, 2022, Saint Louis will host an elite tournament for top female players
SAINT LOUIS, December 2, 2021 – For the third time, the Saint Louis Chess Club will host the Cairns Cup, an elite level tournament for the top female players from around the world. Inspired by its mission to further promote the game of chess to females, the Chess Club aptly chose the name Cairns Cup in honor of its co-founder, Dr. Jeanne Cairns Sinquefield.
Fans can look forward to a chess tournament similar in style to the prestigious Sinquefield Cup with the ten best female players from around the world competing in the Chess Club’s world-renowned facility for a $180,000 prize fund. More information, including the field of players, will be announced at a later date.
What: Third Annual Cairns Cup
Who: Ten of the top female players from around the world
When: February 8-19, 2022
Where: Saint Louis Chess Club, 4657 Maryland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108
| Day | Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | February 8 | 6:00 PM | Opening Ceremony |
| Wednesday | February 9 | 1:00 PM | Round 1 |
| Thursday | February 10 | 1:00 PM | Round 2 |
| Friday | February 11 | 1:00 PM | Round 3 |
| Saturday | February 12 | 1:00 PM | Round 4 |
| Sunday | February 13 | 1:00 PM | Round 5 |
| Monday | February 14 | Rest Day | Rest Day |
| Tuesday | February 15 | 1:00 PM | Round 6 |
| Wednesday | February 16 | 1:00 PM | Round 7 |
| Thursday | February 17 | 1:00 PM | Round 8 |
| Friday | February 18 | 1:00 PM | Round 9 |
| Saturday | February 19 | 1:00 PM | Playoffs (if necessary) |
| 6:00 PM | Closing Ceremony |
About the Saint Louis Chess Club
The Saint Louis Chess Club is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that is committed to making chess an important part of our community. In addition to providing a forum for the community to play tournaments and casual games, the club also offers chess improvement classes, beginner lessons and special lectures.
Recognizing the cognitive and behavioral benefits of chess, the Saint Louis Chess Club is committed to supporting those chess programs that already exist in area schools while encouraging the development of new in-school and after-school programs. For more information, visit saintlouischessclub.org
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