February 24, 2026 - March 2, 2026
Register Now For the ICC Rapid Open!
Prepare Like A Pro* 6:30-7:30pm
Masters Class* 7:30-8:30pm
Knights Monthly Tournament 6:00pm (Monthly series, one round/week)
Grandmaster Psychology* 6:00-7:30pm
Friday Night Quads 6:00pm (Reg. closes 5:30pm)
Kids Beginner’s Class* 1:00-2:00pm
Adult Beginner’s Class* 2:00-3:00pm
Beginner Breakdown* 3:00-4:00pm
Saturday Night Blitz 6:00pm (Reg. closes 5:30pm)
Sunday Rated Games 12:00pm
Kids Chess for Rookies 1:00-2:00pm
Kids Chess for Knights 2:00-3:00pm
*Updates effective February 1, 2026:
This is our regular weekly schedule and is subject to change, particularly around holidays or during larger open tournaments. For tournaments, we recommend registering in advance to confirm the event is running that week. Questions? Email [email protected].
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January 31, 2026
February 1, 2026
February 4, 2026 - February 25, 2026
February 7, 2026
February 8, 2026
February 14, 2026
February 20, 2026 - February 22, 2026
March 14, 2026
March 21, 2026
April 4, 2026
April 11, 2026
May 23, 2026
June 5, 2026 - June 7, 2026
July 24, 2026 - July 26, 2026
September 18, 2026 - September 20, 2026
November 13, 2026 - November 15, 2026
December 18, 2026 - December 20, 2026
June 1, 2026 - June 5, 2026
July 6, 2026 - July 10, 2026
July 27, 2026 - July 31, 2026
Open today: 10am-9pm
Learn essential patterns and the correct technique for solving tactical problems.
Join us for Friday Night Quads, a USCF Quick-rated tournament held every Friday evening at the Saint Louis Chess Club in St. Louis, Missouri. Players are grouped into 4-player sections by rating, with each person playing three games against similarly-matched opponents. Space is limited, so register early to secure your spot and compete for cash prizes.
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The Saint Louis Chess Club is committed to making chess accessible to everyone, regardless of their skill level or background. We offer a variety of programs, including beginner classes, advanced training, and group lessons – catering to players of all ages and abilities.
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Our intermediate chess classes build on fundamental skills and introduce more advanced strategies to help players improve their strategic thinking and tactical awareness.
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