Saint Louis Chess Club
The Saint Louis Chess Club stands as the premier global destination for competitive play, anchoring Saint Louis as the “Chess Capital of the United States.” This state-of-the-art facility features a world-class tournament hall designed to accommodate everyone from local enthusiasts to legendary Grandmasters. As a non-profit educational organization, the club serves as the prestigious home for all major U.S. Championship events as well as the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz, the Sinquefield Cup, the Cairns Cup and more.
The venue is currently in the final phase of a massive expansion into a 30,000-square-foot campus. This ongoing project is actively transforming the site, introducing upgraded tournament areas, advanced classrooms, a chess themed restaurant, and a professional video production studio for live-streaming. Located in the trendy Central West End—directly across from the World Chess Hall of Fame—the club offers a vibrant, professional atmosphere for organizers and players alike. Through this growth, the Saint Louis Chess Club continues to provide an unparalleled environment dedicated to the integrity and future of the game.
The World Chess Hall of Fame
The World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries (WCHOF) celebrates one of the world’s oldest and best-loved games through vibrant, engaging exhibitions and creative programming. A nonprofit, collecting institution situated in the heart of Saint Louis, the WCHOF houses both the U.S. and World Chess Halls of Fame, which honor the accomplishments of the game’s finest players. The organization presents exhibitions that explore the history of the game, as well as its remarkable impact on arts and culture. These unique shows and programs are designed to appeal to both the chess novice and expert, defying expectations and enhancing knowledge of the game. Along with those of its sister organization, the Saint Louis Chess Club, the WCHOF’s activities have distinguished Saint Louis as a national and international chess destination.
Events & Games Schedule
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| August 8 | Player Arrival | |
| August 9 | Player Photos & Merchandise Signing | |
Player Meeting | ||
Private Opening Ceremony | ||
| August 10 | 12:00 CDT | Round 1 |
| August 11 | 12:00 CDT | Round 2 |
| August 12 | 12:00 CDT | Round 3 |
| August 13 | 12:00 CDT | Round 4 |
| August 14 | 12:00 CDT | Round 5 |
| August 15 | 17:30 CDT | Rest Day (Strategy Across The Board Gala) |
| August 16 | 12:00 CDT | Round 6 |
| August 17 | 12:00 CDT | Round 7 |
| August 18 | 12:00 CDT | Round 8 |
| August 19 | 12:00 CDT | Round 9 |
Sinquefield Cup Playoff (If needed - starts 15 min after Round 9 concludes) | ||
| August 20 | 12:00 CDT | Grand Chess Tour Playoff |
Private Closing Ceremony | ||
| August 21 | Departure |
