Saint Louis City Open 

The Saint Louis Chess Club welcomes chess enthusiasts to a premier event featuring a 5-round Swiss System tournament with two sections. The Open Section is FIDE rated, while the U1800 section is open to players with a US Chess rating under 1800. Join us in the Maryland Ballroom of the Chase Park Plaza Hotel for an exciting weekend of chess competition.

Format5 round Swiss System. Two sections (Open & U1800).
Date(s)September 13-15
TimeFriday 6:30 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM
LocationMaryland Ballroom, Chase Park Plaza Hotel
RegistrationSpace is limited to 100 participants
Entry Fee$100
Time ControlG/90;+30 increment
Prizes

Open Section

  • 1st: $1,000
  • 2nd: $600
  • 3rd: $400
  • U2300: $300
  • U2100: $200
  • U1900: $200

Under 1800 Section

  • 1st: $500
  • 2nd: $300
  • 3rd: $200
  • U1500: $200
  • U1300: $200
  • U1000/Unrated: $100
Rating & MembershipOpen section is FIDE rated. Both sections US Chess rated. Both Club and US Chess memberships required.
ByesOne half point bye is available if requested when registering or before registration ends by emailing [email protected].
Information[email protected]

Registration

The open section is FIDE rated, and any player may compete in the open section.

To view the Club's policy, click here.

Billing Information

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Discover

Location Information

  • Chase Park Plaza Hotel, Maryland Ballroom
  • 212 N. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63108 US
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