Event Details

DATESFriday, April 17 Sunday, April 19, 2026
LOCATIONSaint Louis Chess Club
4663 Maryland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108
TIME CONTROLG/90; +30 sec
ROUNDS5 Rounds
SECTIONSPremiere (Open); Reserve (U2000)
PRIZE FUND$7,500
MEMBERSHIPMembership in both the Saint Louis Chess Club and United States Chess Federation is required to participate.

Not a Saint Louis Chess Club member yet? Join online for monthly or annual membership, or purchase a day pass at the front desk on the day of the event. For questions about club membership, email [email protected].
BYESTwo 1/2 points byes available; must be declared before the start of Round 1.
QUESTIONS?Email us at [email protected]

Round Schedule

ROUND 1Friday, 6:30 PM
ROUND 2Saturday, 10:00 AM
ROUND 3Saturday, 3:00 PM
ROUND 4Sunday, 10:00 AM
ROUND 5Sunday, 3:00 PM

Prize Fund

$7,500 Unconditionally Guaranteed!!

Premiere Section (Open)

1ST PLACE$1,750
2ND PLACE$800
3RD PLACE$650
4TH PLACE$500
U22001st - $575; 2nd - $350

Reserve Section (U2000)

1ST PLACE$750
2ND PLACE$550
3RD PLACE$425
4TH PLACE$300
U16001st - $275; 2nd - $200
U12001st - $175; 2nd - Tournament Entry Voucher* ($100.00 Value)
TOP UNRATEDTournament Entry Voucher* ($100.00 Value)
Overall Winner will be declared 2026 Saint Louis Champion.

Registration

LOCATIONSaint Louis Chess Club
4663 Maryland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108
DATEAPRIL 17-APRIL 19, 2026
  • Premiere Section - Open (US Chess Rated)

    Two 1/2 points byes available; must be declared before the start of Round 1.
    USCF ratings will be used for prize purposes in all sections.
    TD has discretion to appoint ratings.

  • Reserve Section - U2000 (US Chess Rated)

    Two 1/2 points byes available; must be declared before the start of Round 1.
    USCF ratings will be used for prize purposes in all sections.
    TD has discretion to appoint ratings.

Forgot your USCF ID? Look it up here.

Not a USCF member yet? Join online or email [email protected] for help.

Membership Required

Membership in both the Saint Louis Chess Club and United States Chess Federation is required.

Not a member? Join online or ask about day passes at the front desk when you arrive.

Questions? Email [email protected]

Billing Information

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  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Discover
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