Current - April 29, 2025
2025 UMB Bank Open Championship — May 16‑18 • $4,200 in prizes • Register now →
The Saint Louis Chess Club offers an exciting and diverse range of weekly programs, including engaging classes for kids and adults, competitive tournaments, dynamic leagues, expert-led lectures, and more—creating a vibrant hub for chess enthusiasts of all levels.
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June 10, 2025 - June 20, 2025
July 7, 2025 - July 12, 2025
July 14, 2025 - July 25, 2025
August 9, 2025 - August 14, 2025
August 16, 2025 - August 26, 2025
October 7, 2025 - October 10, 2025
October 11, 2025 - October 25, 2025
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Join us for this thrilling double-round Swiss System tournament held every Saturday night at the Saint Louis Chess Club.
2:00 pm CDT
Learn all the rules and fundamentals needed to start your chess journey.
3:00 pm CDT
Learn foundational principles, strategies, and ideas to improve your chess skills.
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Renowned for offering intense competition, the Classic Chess series is an ideal proving ground for Grandmasters and International Masters to measure their mettle against equally skilled opponents.
The Saint Louis Chess Club is proud to present the 2025 Cairns Cup, one of the strongest female super-tournaments in the world. This fifth edition features ten of the best female chess players competing for $250,000 in prize money, the largest in the event’s history.
The tournament follows a prestigious ten player, nine round, round-robin format of traditional classical chess, similar to the illustrious Sinquefield Cup. Games will be held at the World Chess Hall of Fame in the historic Central West End neighborhood.
Follow the action live at the Saint Louis Chess Club, with our Grandmaster in Residence providing daily analysis and complimentary snacks and beverages for members and guests.
Named in honor of co-founder Dr. Jeanne Sinquefield’s maiden name, the tournament reinforces her commitment to women’s chess. In 2024, she created the Cairns Chess Queens Award, a $100,000 award for any woman in the United States who achieves the Grandmaster title.
Watch the games live on the Saint Louis Chess Club’s YouTube and Twitch channels with professional commentary.
12:00 pm CDT
