Today In Chess: Candidates Edition Recap – Round 9
Today’s round provided a lot of excitement as at one point all four boards looked like they could have a decisive result, though only Anish Giri was able to capitalize on his chances, winning an impressive technical effort against Wang Hao to move within half a point of the leader, Ian Nepomniachtchi. This puts Giri […]
Today In Chess: Candidates Edition Recap – Round 8
After a year-long hiatus, the highly awaited second half of the 2020 FIDE Candidates tournament finally resumed today, with the eight candidates returning to Yekaterinburg, Russia to fight for first place and the right to challenge Magnus Carlsen in the 2021 World Chess Championship. Before the tournament was halted in March 2020, the standings after […]
Saint Louis Chess Club to Resume Broadcast Coverage of the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament
For more information, contact:Rebecca BuffingtonSaint Louis Chess Club(314) [email protected] For Immediate Release Saint Louis Chess Club to Resume Broadcast Coverage of the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament Today in Chess Video Series To Happen April 19 – 28, 2021 SAINT LOUIS, Monday, April 12, 2021 – The FIDE Candidates Tournament will resume on April 19, 2021 […]
2021 U.S. Senior Championship
2021 U.S. Senior Championship Dates July 15-26, 2021 Location Saint Louis Chess Club Format 10-Player Round Robin Prize Fund $50,000 The Saint Louis Chess Club is excited to host the 2021 Senior Championship, an invitation-only tournament that showcases the top players in the U.S. age 50 years and older. Day Date Time* Event Thursday July […]
2021 U.S. Senior Championship | Regulations
Regulations Format Summary The 2021 U.S. Senior Championship shall be a 10-player tournament 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 occurrence. […]
2021 U.S. Junior Championship
2021 U.S. Junior Championship Dates July 15 – 26, 2021 Location Saint Louis Chess Club Format 10-Player Round Robin Prize Fund $20,600 For the tenth consecutive year, the Saint Louis Chess Club will host the Junior Championship, the premier, invitation-only tournament in the country for the nation’s top rising stars. This event showcases the top […]
2021 U.S Girls’ Junior Championship
2021 U.S Girls’ Junior Championship Dates July 15-26, 2019 Location Saint Louis Chess Club Format 10-Player Round Robin Prize Fund $10,300 The Saint Louis Chess Club is excited to host the Girls’ Junior Championship again this year for the third time. This is the premier, invitation-only tournament in the country for the nation’s top rising […]
2021 U.S. Junior Championships
2021 U.S. Junior Championships The Saint Louis Chess Club is proud to again host the U.S. Junior Championship and U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship this year. Both championships are invitation-only tournaments in the country for the nation’s top rising stars. This event showcases the top students in the country and serves as the perfect example for […]
2021 U.S. Junior Championship, 2021 U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship | Regulations
Regulations Format Summary The 2021 U.S. Junior Championship and U.S. Girl’s Junior Championship shall each be a 10-player tournament 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 […]
Saint Louis Chess Club Announces 2021 Tournament Calendar
For more information, contact:Rebecca BuffingtonSaint Louis Chess Club(314) [email protected] For Immediate Release Saint Louis Chess Club Announces 2021 Tournament CalendarIn Person Tournaments Will Be Hosted In Expanded Club Space SAINT LOUIS, February 25, 2021– The Saint Louis Chess Club has announced their 2021 tournament calendar that will include national, international, and local tournament opportunities for […]