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The Saint Louis Chess Club offers a wide variety of great programming each week, including beginner chess lessons for kids and adults, ladies-only classes, and opportunities to compete in challenging chess tournaments, as well as master-level classes for skilled players. So what are you waiting for? Can you come out and play?
Learn, Compete, Grow. From beginners to seasoned players, our chess lessons and tournaments offer the perfect challenge to sharpen your game. After all, Chess is for Everyone.™
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].
* Norm tournaments. Dates include player arrival and departure days. See the full 2027 invitational lineup →
The Knights Monthly series plays Wednesdays, one round per week. View the current series for dates and registration.
Monthly scholastics run year-round for grades K-12; the Grand Prix series returns in October. $10 entry, free for students of SLPS, Ferguson-Florissant, Jennings, and East St. Louis schools.
Ages 6-14. Full day $475 (9am-4pm), half day $300 (9am-noon). Registration closes 9pm the Monday before each camp. Camp details
The Saint Louis Chess Club hosts a series of Grand Prix tournaments for students in grades K–12 during each school year from October to April.
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Explore Our Monthly Open Tournaments!
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Big Moments, Bigger Moves. Don’t miss our signature tournaments, grandmaster showdowns, and elite competitions—where chess comes to life.
Participation in a closed chess tournament is by invitation only, marking recognition of players’ achievements and standing.
Watch history! Many of our chess events were recorded and are available to watch on YouTube, Twitch, or other platforms.
Chess with a Purpose. From fundraising initiatives to unique programs that support our mission, these events make every move count—on and off the board.
The STLCC Corporate Chess League is a great way to engage with your coworkers and network with other professionals through chess.
This Greater St Louis Regional program brings K-12 students and frontline professionals together through playing chess.
This signature fundraising event brings together chess enthusiasts, business leaders, and community supporters for a day of friendly competition on the greens.
The Saint Louis Chess Conference brings together chess educators, researchers, organizers, and community leaders to share ideas and strengthen the role of chess in education.
Proceeds support chess education, cultural exhibitions, and public programming at the Saint Louis Chess Club and World Chess Hall of Fame.
