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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