Witness the nation's top grandmasters compete at the 2025 U.S. Chess Championship and 2025 U.S. Women's Championship, with daily tickets just $25 ($10 for STLCC annual members) including playing hall access. Make sure to join us for the Opening Ceremony on Saturday, October 11th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Busch Stadium's 703 Club and the Closing Celebration on Saturday, October 25th at Maryland House in the Central West End from 5:30-9:30PM. Commemorate the event with an optional customized vinyl or wooden board, and celebrate with the champions by adding on your ticket to the Opening & Closing Ceremonies. Secure your limited, standing-room-only ticket now for this premier chess event!
2025
U.S. CHESSCHAMPIONSHIP
12 Players
$250,000 Prize Fund
U.S. WOMEN'S CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
$152,000 Prize Fund
October 11-25, 2025 | Saint Louis Chess Club
Rounds: 12:00-5:00 PM | Time Control: 40/90, SD/30 +30 sec increment
Oct 11
OPENINGCEREMONY
Oct 12-15
ROUNDS 1-4
Oct 16
REST DAY
Oct 17-20
ROUNDS 5-8
Oct 21
Oct 22-25
ROUNDS 9-11
Oct 25
CLOSINGCELEBRATION
Saturday, October 11
Opening & Halls of Fame Induction Ceremony
5:30 - 7:30 PM
At Busch Stadium's 703 Club | Player Drawing of Lots | Opening Reception
October 12-15
Rounds 1-4
12:00 PM Daily
Classical Chess | Both Championships | Playing Hall Access
Thursday, October 16
Rest Day
No Games Scheduled
October 17-20
Rounds 5-8
Tuesday, October 21
October 22-25
Rounds 9-11
Classical Chess | Both Championships | Playoffs if Needed
Saturday, October 25
Closing Celebration
5:30 - 9:30 PM
Maryland House, Central West End | Champion Celebration
Witness the nation's top chess players compete at the 2025 US Chess Championship and 2025 US Women's Championship, with daily tickets just $25 ($10 for STLCC annual members) including playing hall access.
General Admission
$25
per person / per day
STLCC ANNUAL Members
$10
Each Ticket Includes
⚠ Limited Availability: Standing-room-only tickets available first-come, first-served.
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U.S. CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS OPENING & THE U.S. & WORLD CHESS HALLS OF FAME INDUCTIONS CEREMONY | OCTOBER 11
U.S. Chess Championships Opening & The U.S. & World Chess Hall of Fame Inductions Ceremony ticket on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 5:30p.m to 7:30 p.m at 703 Club, Busch Stadium (700 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102) and includes light refreshments.
GENERAL ATTENDEE PACKAGE ROUND 1 | OCTOBER 12
1-day access to the tournament hall (standing room only)Light refreshments
GENERAL ATTENDEE PACKAGE ROUND 2 | OCTOBER 13
GENERAL ATTENDEE PACKAGE ROUND 3 | OCTOBER 14
GENERAL ATTENDEEPACKAGE ROUND 4 | OCTOBER 15
GENERAL ATTENDEE PACKAGE ROUND 5 | OCTOBER 17
GENERAL ATTENDEE PACKAGE ROUND 6 | OCTOBER 18
GENERAL ATTENDEE PACKAGE ROUND 7 | OCTOBER 19
GENERAL ATTENDEE PACKAGE ROUND 8 | OCTOBER 20
GENERAL ATTENDEE PACKAGE ROUND 9 | OCTOBER 22
GENERAL ATTENDEE PACKAGE ROUND 10 | OCTOBER 23
GENERAL ATTENDEE PACKAGE ROUND 11 | OCTOBER 24
U.S. CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS CLOSING CELEBRATION & GENERAL ATTENDEE PACKAGE PLAYOFFS | OCTOBER 25
U.S. Chess Championships Closing Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 5:30- 9:30 p.m. at Maryland House, (44 Maryland Plaza Rear) and includes light refreshments.
Commemorate the 2025 U.S. Chess Championships with exclusive merchandise. Choose from custom tournament boards, official apparel, and championship memorabilia.
2025 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT VINYL BOARD
Add on a customized tournament vinyl board
2025 U.S. WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT VINYL BOARD
CUSTOMIZED TOURNAMENT WOODEN BOARD
Add on a customized tournament wooden board
2025 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT HALF ZIP
2025 U.S. WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT HALF ZIP
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