2025 Saint Louis Scholastic Chess Championships

This three day Scholastic Chess event will feature three sections for K through 12 students. It features a 6 round swiss open with two sections [K - 6 Championship & K - 12 Championship]. Friday Afternoon will feature a 9 round Blitz Championship. This tournament will be rated by US Chess and provide all students with a national chess rating.

This is the second tournament in our 4-tournament Summer Scholastic Series (June through September).

Join us this July 11th, 12th, and 13th, 2025 at Il Monastero at Saint Louis University for this exciting day of chess competition.

Event Check-in: 

Friday, July 11th - 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM ; Saturday, July 12th - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

(Late arrivals will not be paired for round 1)

Event Details
Date(s)Friday, Saturday, Sunday - July 11 - 13, 2025
LocationIl Monastero - Saint Louis University
Check-in PeriodFriday - 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM Sharp - Late Check-ins will not be paired in round one.
Saturday - 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM Sharp - Late Check-ins will not be paired in round one.
Formats6 round Swiss [Two Sections - K12 and K6 Championship]
9 round Swiss [Blitz Championship]
Time Controls

K12  & K6 Championship - G/26 + 5s increment
Blitz Championship - G/5 + 2s increment
Round TimesK12 Championship - Saturday & Sunday - 11 AM | 12:30 PM | 2:45 PM (Both Days)
K6 Championship  - Saturday & Sunday - 11 AM | 12:30 PM | 2:45 PM (Both Days)
Blitz Tournament- Friday - 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Awards to follow shortly after the final rounds.
Registration Details
RegistrationRegistration closes Thursday night before the event.
No registration at the door.
Space is limited to 200 participants.
Entry Fee$20 Online - Closes Thursday before the Event - No Entry at the Door.
Individual Prize Trophies
K - 12 Championship - Individuals
  • First
  • Second
  • Third
  • Fourth
  • Fifth
  • Top Female

K - 6 Championship - Individuals
  • First
  • Second
  • Third
  • Fourth
  • Fifth
  • Top Female

Blitz Championship - Individuals
  • First
  • Second
  • Third
  • Fourth


How to decide which section to play in:
The K-12 Open is designed for tournament chess players with experience playing over-the-board tournaments. This section will feature the strongest players and intense competition. Open to all in K-12 grades.
The K-6 Open is designed for chess players who may have only played online in the past two years and would like to experience a swiss style tournament in over-the-board play. Open to all in K-6 grades.
The Blitz Championship are designed for all players. Open to all in the grades preK-12.
Rating & MembershipUSCF Rated.
USCF Membership Required.
Reduced-cost USCF membership renewals are available on-site.
ByesTwo half point bye available before round 1. Must be included in registration.
Information[email protected] or 314.930.6507

Registration

  • Choose this option to play in both the Standard & Blitz Championships. This option offers a full weekend of chess!

  • Choose this option to play in the Standard Championship. This allows players to participate on Saturday and Sunday.

  • Choose this option to play in the Blitz Championship. This allows players to participate on Friday.

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    Location Information

    • Il Monastero, SLU
    • 3050 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO, 63103 US
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