It all culminates here in Saint Louis Missouri, the heart of championship chess in the United States! From August 21th through August 28th, the top four full-tour players will compete for a $450,000 prize fund in a series of intense knockout matches. With two Classical games, two Rapid games, and four Blitz games, the stakes are high, and only one will be crowned the 2026 Grand Chess Tour Champion!

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.