Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz at the Saint Louis Chess Club

Saint Louis Chess Club
St. Louis, Missouri USA

Chess History is made in St. Louis

Saint Louis Chess Club

The Saint Louis Chess Club, a 501(c)(3) educational organization, is widely recognized as the premier chess facility in the country and one of the best in the world.

This 6,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art chess center features a world-class tournament playing hall, classroom, library and casual play area. The St. Louis Chess Club promotes the game of chess at the top levels by hosting all of the major U.S. Championship events and matches between the world’s top players.

Live Spectator Accommodations

Spectators are welcome to watch the rounds live at the Saint Louis Chess Club with a $10/round ticket. All access 5-day pass available for $40. Tickets will include the following:

  • Access to theater style seating in the main lobby to view commentary of the event with light snacks and beverages
  • Access to watch the players live on the second floor (no cell phones permitted)
  • Live commentary and group discussion with Grandmasters next door at Kingside Diner with beverage station
  • 50% discount on food at Kingside Diner located next door
  • Valet parking available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

The Chess Club has special hotel rates with the following establishments. Please make sure to ask for the “chess rate” when making reservations.

Chase Park Plaza Hotel

212 N. Kingshighway
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(877)-587-2427

 

Holiday Inn Express

4630 Lindell Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-4900

Hampton Inn & Suites

5650 Oakland Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 655-3994

Parkway Hotel

4550 Forest Park Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 256-7777

Events & Games Schedule

Rapid
Blitz
Date Time (EET) Event
August 9
00:00
Opening Ceremony & Press Conference
August 10
13:00
14:30
16:00
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
August 11
13:00
14:30
16:00
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6
August 12
13:00
14:30
16:00
Round 7
Round 8
Round 9
August 13
13:00
13:30
14:00
14:30
15:00
15:30
16:00
16:30
17:00
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6
Round 7
Round 8
Round 9
August 14
13:00
13:30
14:00
14:30
15:00
15:30
16:00
16:30
17:00
17:30
Round 10
Round 11
Round 12
Round 13
Round 14
Round 15
Round 16
Round 17
Round 18
Playoffs
August 15
17:00
18:00
Autograph Session
Closing Ceremony

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