The ending tour stop and signature event of the GCT circuit, the Sinquefield Cup continues its traditional classical format. Hosted annually by the Saint Louis Chess Club with a $350,000 total prize fund, the strongest tournament on American soil will be the final opportunity for competitors to earn points in the 2024 Grand Chess Tour. And at the end of the tournament, a new tour champion will be crowned.
Fans should make sure to catch all the action online via the Saint Louis Chess Club’s Twitch & YouTube channels.
| DATES | August 18-29, 2024 |
|---|---|
| LOCATION | Saint Louis Chess Club, Missouri, USA |
| TICKETS | Spectator tickets are free and available at the venue on a walk-in basis. |
| FORMAT | 10 Player Round Robin |
| PRIZE FUND | $350,000 |
Participants
| Date | Time* | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, 8/18/24 | 11:00 AM | Player Photos & Interviews |
| 12:00 PM | Players Meeting & Opening Ceremony | |
| 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Opening Dinner | |
| Monday, 8/19/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 1 |
| Tuesday, 8/20/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 2 |
| Wednesday, 8/21/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 3 |
| Thursday, 8/22/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 4 |
| Friday, 8/23/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 5 |
| Saturday, 8/24/24 | - | Rest Day |
| Sunday, 8/25/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 6 |
| Monday, 8/26/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 7 |
| Tuesday, 8/27/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 8 |
| Wednesday, 8/28/24 | 1:00 PM | Round 9 |
| - | Sinquefield Cup Playoff | |
| Thursday, 8/29/24 | 1:00 PM | GCT Playoff |
| 5:00 PM | Closing Ceremony |
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | $100,000 |
| 2nd | $65,000 |
| 3rd | $48,000 |
| 4th | $32,000 |
| 5th | $26,000 |
| 6th | $21,000 |
| 7th | $18,500 |
| 8th | $16,000 |
| 9th | $13,000 |
| 10th | $10,500 |
| Total | $350,000 |