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Designated by Congress in 2014, the Saint Louis Chess Club stands at the heart of American chess. At the highest levels, we promote chess by hosting all major U.S. Championship events and world-class matches, ensuring Saint Louis remains the epicenter of competitive chess. Whether you’re learning, competing, or just enjoying the game, the Saint Louis Chess Club is your home for chess.
It is the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club, an educational organization, to maintain a formal program of instruction to teach the game of chess and to promote and support its educational program through community outreach and local and national partnerships to increase the awareness of the educational value of chess. As a member-based community center, we welcome players of all levels—from beginners to grandmasters—to enjoy casual play, free classes, weekly tournaments, private chess lessons, and more. With over 2,000 active members and memberships starting at just $15/month, there’s a place for everyone to grow their game.
Events & Games Schedule
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| August 9 | Player Arrival | |
| August 10 | Player Photos Player Meeting Opening Ceremony | |
| August 11 | 12:00 CDT 01:30 CDT 03:00 CDT | Rapid Round 1 Rapid Round 2 Rapid Round 3 |
| August 12 | 12:00 CDT 01:30 CDT 03:00 CDT | Rapid Round 4 Rapid Round 5 Rapid Round 6 |
| August 13 | 12:00 CDT 01:30 CDT 03:00 CDT | Rapid 7 Rapid 8 Rapid 9 |
| August 14 | 12:00 CDT | Blitz Day 1 |
| August 15 | 12:00 CDT 05:00 CDT | Blitz Day 2 Playoff |
| August 16 | Closing Ceremony | |
| August 17 | Player Departure |
