2018 Saint Louis Norm Congress
The Saint Louis Chess Club is proud to host the 2018 Saint Louis Norm Congress. The invitational brings together players from around the world to compete for cash prizes and the chance to earn Grandmaster and International Master titles. Held February 8-13 at our Central West End campus, follow the games live here!
Format & Regulations
- Two 10 player round-robins
- Game in 90 minutes with a 30-second increment
- Players are required to be at the board at the start of each round
- Players are required to keep notation throughout each game
- No cell phones or other electronic devices are allowed in the tournament hall
At a Glance
| Dates | February 8-13, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Location | Saint Louis Chess Club |
| Format | Two 10-Player Round Robins |
| Prize Fund | $15,000 |
Schedule
| Day | Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 8-Feb | 4:30 pm | Players Meeting | |
| 5:00 pm | Round 1 | ||
| Friday | 9-Feb | 11:00 am | Round 2 |
| Friday | 9-Feb | 5:00 pm | Round 3 |
| Saturday | 10-Feb | 11:00 am | Round 4 |
| Saturday | 10-Feb | 5:00 pm | Round 5 |
| Sunday | 11-Feb | 11:00 am | Round 6 |
| Sunday | 11-Feb | 5:00 pm | Round 7 |
| Monday | 12-Feb | 11:00 am | Round 8 |
| Tuesday 13-Feb | 11:00 am | Round 9 | |
Prizes
| GM Section | IM Section | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
| 1st | $2,000 | 1st | $1,200 |
| 2nd | $1,500 | 2nd | $1,000 |
| 3rd | $1,000 | 3rd | $700 |
| 4th | $800 | 4th | $600 |
| 5th | $700 | 5th | $500 |
| 6th | $600 | 6th | $400 |
| 7th | $600 | 7th | $400 |
| 8th | $600 | 8th | $400 |
| 9th | $600 | 9th | $400 |
| 10th | $600 | 10th | $400 |
| Total | $9,000 | Total | $6,000 |
| Total Prize Fund | $15,000 | ||
Commentary
For the first time this year, we will be having an abbreviated commentary with GM Josh Friedel and YouTube video producer Ben Simon. Commentary will happen between the first and second rounds of the day from approximately 2–3:30 p.m. With this shortened commentary, the show will focus on the most exciting games, positions, and players of the tournament.
