2026 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz

Saint LouisUnited States of America

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2026 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz
2026 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz

Closing out the tour will be the final three events held in the Chess Capital of America, Saint Louis, Missouri. The Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz will kick-off the events starting on July 31st and ending on August 7th.

The format will see nine rounds of rapid action followed by eighteen rounds of blitz, for a total of 135 games spread across eight days.
Follow all the action as it happens by watching our professional commentary team led by Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan on the Saint Louis Chess Club’s Youtube and Twitch channels.

For spectators in Saint Louis, follow the tournaments round by round with our Grandmaster in Residence as they analyze the rounds daily. Live commentary is open to all members and guests and includes complimentary snacks and beverages.

Rapid & Blitz

  • 10 players
  • 9-round rapid round robin (2 points/game)
  • Two 9-round blitz round robins (1 point/game)
  • Best total score wins

The 2026 tour players

Tournament Prize Fund

$200,000
GM Gukesh D & GM Viswanathan Anand
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