2018 U.S. Junior Championship
| Dates | July 11-21, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Location | Saint Louis Chess Club |
| Format | 10-Player Round Robin |
| Prize Fund | $20,600 |
| Spectators | More information coming soon! |
For the ninth 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 students in the country and serves as the perfect example for two of our important goals: Promoting chess at the scholastic level and supporting chess at the top level by providing a professional environment for the country's top tournaments.
| Day | Date | Time* | EVENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | July 11 | Players Meeting / Opening Ceremony | |
| Thursday | July 12 | 1:00 PM | Round 1 |
| Friday | July 13 | 1:00 PM | Round 2 |
| Saturday | July 14 | 1:00 PM | Round 3 |
| Sunday | July 15 | 1:00 PM | Round 4 |
| Monday | July 16 | 1:00 PM | Round 5 |
| Tuesday | July 17 | 1:00 PM | Rest Day |
| Wednesday | July 18 | 1:00 PM | Round 6 |
| Thursday | July 19 | 1:00 PM | Round 7 |
| Friday | July 20 | 1:00 PM | Round 8 |
| Saturday | July 21 | 11:00 AM | Round 9 / Playoff |
* All times listed are CDT (GMT-6).
Junior Championship Prize Fund
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $6,000 | 6th | $1,200 |
| 2nd | $4,000 | 7th | $1,000 |
| 3rd | $3,000 | 8th | $800 |
| 4th | $2,000 | 9th | $600 |
| 5th | $1,500 | 10th | $500 |
| Total Prize Fund: $20,600 | |||
You can watch all of the rounds live with expert commentary right here on uschesschamps.com.
