Regulations

Regulations Format: The American Cup (“the Event”) is two tournaments, each an 8-player double-elimination knockout event. Prompt Arrival: Players are expected to arrive promptly for their games. Players not at their board at the beginning of each round may receive a fine of $1,000 to be deducted from their prize for each occurrence. Players more […]

2023 Spring Chess Classic

The Spring Classic 2023 returns to the Saint Louis Chess Club April 5 – 13, 2023. The Classic Chess series are strong tournament opportunities for Grandmasters and International Masters to test their skill against similar level players. The 2023 Spring Chess Classic is made up of of two 10-player Round Robin tournaments. Over the course […]

Saint Louis Chess Club Announces 2023 Tournament Calendar

For more information, contact: Rebecca Buffington Saint Louis Chess Club (314) 277-3930 [email protected] For Immediate Release Saint Louis Chess Club Announces 2023 Tournament Calendar ST. LOUIS, INSERT DATE – The Saint Louis Chess Club has announced their 2023 tournament calendar that will include national, international, and local tournament opportunities for spectators and chess players alike. […]

2022 U.S. Chess Champions: Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana and Woman Grandmaster Jennifer Yu Take Their Second Championship Titles

For more information, please contact:Rebecca Buffington(314) [email protected] For Immediate Release 2022 U.S. Chess Champions: Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana and Woman Grandmaster Jennifer Yu Take Their Second Championship TitlesThe Nation’s Most Elite Invitational Chess Tournaments Conclude at Saint Louis Chess Club with Worthy Champions SAINT LOUIS (October 24, 2022) – Twenty eight of America’s best chess players […]

2022 Fall Chess Classic

Overview The 2022 Fall Chess Classic is the third installment of the Chess Classics featuring international chess professionals. The Fall Chess Classic is comprised of two, 10-player Round Robin tournaments. Over the course of 10 days, these competitors will battle for more than $36,000 in prize money and gain valuable experience in top-level events. The […]

2022 Fall Chess Classic | Regulations

Regulations Format Summary The 2022 Fall Chess Classic shall be two 10-player tournaments, each paired as a Round Robin. Prompt Arrival: Players are expected to arrive promptly for their games. Players not at their board at the beginning of each round may receive a fine of $500 to be deducted from their prize for each […]

2022 U.S. WOMEN’S CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP – PLAYOFF RECAP

With the U.S. Women’s Championship hanging in the balance, the playoff between WGM Jennifer Yu and GM Irina Krush was a thrilling fight between these fierce competitors from start to finish. In the end, Yu won the playoff in an armageddon tiebreak, gaining her second title, and becoming the 2022 U.S. Women’s Champion. Check out […]