2014 Sinquefield Cup
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The best chess players in the world return for the 2014 Sinquefield Cup: August 27th through September 7th. Last year's event was the strongest chess tournament ever held on U.S. soil. This year, we're bringing you the strongest in the history of chess. Ever. We hope to see you in Saint Louis to witness history!
The field is set for the 2nd Annual Sinquefield Cup:
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Day |
Date |
Time |
Event |
Location |
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Tuesday |
Aug. 26 |
12 PM |
Autograph Session |
Lester's Sports Bar |
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6 PM |
Opening Ceremony |
World Chess Hall of Fame |
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Wednesday |
Aug. 27 |
2 PM |
Round 1 |
Chess Club |
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Thursday |
Aug. 28 |
2 PM |
Round 2 |
Chess Club |
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Friday |
Aug. 29 |
2 PM |
Round 3 |
Chess Club |
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Saturday |
Aug. 30 |
2 PM |
Round 4 |
Chess Club |
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Sunday |
Aug. 31 |
2 PM |
Round 5 |
Chess Club |
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Monday |
Sept. 1 |
Rest Day |
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Tuesday |
Sept. 2 |
2 PM |
Round 6 |
Chess Club |
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Wednesday |
Sept. 3 |
2 PM |
Round 7 |
Chess Club |
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Thursday |
Sept. 4 |
2 PM |
Round 8 |
Chess Club |
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Friday |
Sept. 5 |
2 PM |
Round 9 |
Chess Club |
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Saturday |
Sept. 6 |
2 PM |
Round 10 |
Chess Club |
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Sunday |
Sept. 7 |
12 PM |
Playoff |
Chess Club |
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5 PM |
Press Conference |
Chess Club |
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7 PM |
Closing Ceremony |
Chess Club |
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Monday |
Sept. 8 |
2 PM |
Ultimate Moves* |
Chess Club |
| Tuesday | Sept. 9 | 2 PM | Ultimate Moves* | Chess Club |
* Ultimate Moves will feature eight two-man teams made up of a GM and an amateur player each. The teams will compete in a double-round knockout bracket, with teammates alternating moves in games with a time control of 15 minutes and 2-second increments. Stay tuned for more details.
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Place |
Prize |
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1st |
$100,000 |
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2nd |
$75,000 |
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3rd |
$50,000 |
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4th |
$40,000 |
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5th |
$30,000 |
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6th |
$20,000 |
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Total Prize Fund: $315,000 USD |
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Accommodations
The Chess Club has special hotel rates with the following establishments. Please make sure to ask for the "chess rate" when making reservations.
Walking Distance to Chess Club
| Chase Park Plaza Hotel 212 N. Kingshighway Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 1-877-587-2427 Chess rate: $159/night |
Parkway Hotel 4550 Forest Park Ave. St. Louis, MO 63108 (314) 256-7777 Chess rate: $99/night |
Short Taxi Ride to Chess Club
| Hotel Ignacio 3411 Olive Street St. Louis MO 63103 (314) 977-4411 Chess Rate: $155/night |
Water Tower Inn 3545 Lafayette Ave St. Louis, MO 63104 (314) 977-7500 Chess rate: $70/night |
| Pawn - Ticket for 1 round | $15.00 |
| Rook - Tickets for 5 Rounds | $65.00 |
| Queen - Tickets for All 10 Rounds | $100.00 |
