Upcoming Events

Over the course of the month, players will complete one tournament with rounds weekly on Tuesday nights.

Closing out the tour will be the final two events held in the Chess Capital of America, Saint Louis, Missouri. The Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz will kickoff the events starting on August 9th. The third and final speed chess event, six tour players and four wildcards will fight for a prize fund of $175,000 as they aim to finish at the top of the tour standings. The format will see nine rounds of rapid action followed by eighteen rounds of blitz, for a total of 135 games spread across five days.

The ending tour stop and signature event of the GCT circuit, the Sinquefield Cup continues its traditional classical format. Hosted annually by the Saint Louis Chess Club with a $350,000 total prize fund, the strongest tournament on American soil will be the final opportunity for competitors to earn points in the 2025 Grand Chess Tour. This event will feature nine full-tour players and one wildcard player.

Join us for this thrilling double-round Swiss System tournament held every Saturday night at the Saint Louis Chess Club.

Learn foundational principles, strategies, and ideas to improve your chess skills.