Kent Family Thanksgiving Open 2026

Event Details

Nov 13, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026

Saint Louis Chess Club

The Saint Louis Chess Club welcomes players to the Kent Family Thanksgiving Open, November 13–15, 2026. Compete in a five-round Swiss with Premiere (Open) and Reserve (U2000) sections and a guaranteed $10,000 prize fund.

Online registration closes Friday, November 13, at 4:30 PM Central. Round 1 begins at 6:30 PM. No onsite registration.

Entry fee: $100 per player. Free entry for GMs and IMs.
Sections: Premiere (Open), FIDE & US Chess rated. Reserve (U2000), US Chess rated.
Time control: G/90; +30-second increment from move 1.
Membership: Saint Louis Chess Club membership (or a day pass) and US Chess membership are required.

Event Details5-round Swiss · G/90; +30 · Premiere (Open) & Reserve (U2000)

Dates	Friday, November 13–Sunday, November 15, 2026
Event Times	Begins Friday at 6:30 PM; concludes Sunday at 8:30 PM. All times are Central Standard Time (CST).
Location	Saint Louis Chess Club, 4663 Maryland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108
Format	5-round Swiss
Time Control	G/90; +30-second increment from move 1
Sections	Premiere (Open): FIDE & US Chess rated. Reserve (U2000): US Chess rated.
Entry Fee	$100 per player. Free entry for GMs and IMs; contact [email protected] for assistance.
Registration Closes	Friday, November 13, 2026, at 4:30 PM Central. No onsite registration.
Membership	Saint Louis Chess Club membership and US Chess membership are required. A Club day pass may be purchased at the front desk for each day attended. Club membership questions: [email protected].
Byes	Up to two half-point byes are available and must be declared before Round 1. Communicate bye changes and withdrawals directly to the Chief Tournament Director.
Ratings	USCF ratings will be used for prize purposes in all sections. The Tournament Director has discretion to appoint ratings.

Round ScheduleRound 1 Fri, Nov 13 · 6:30 PM · All times CST

Round 1	Friday, November 13 · 6:30 PM
Round 2	Saturday, November 14 · 10:00 AM
Round 3	Saturday, November 14 · 3:30 PM
Round 4	Sunday, November 15 · 10:00 AM
Round 5	Sunday, November 15 · 3:30 PM

Prize Fund$10,000 unconditionally guaranteed · Premiere 1st $2,500 · Reserve 1st $1,250

Premiere Section (Open)

1st Place	$2,500
2nd Place	$1,000
3rd Place	$850
4th Place	$500
U2200 1st	$750
U2200 2nd	$400

Reserve Section (U2000)

1st Place	$1,250
2nd Place	$750
3rd Place	$500
4th Place	$400
U1600 1st	$375
U1600 2nd	$275
U1200 1st	$250
U1200 2nd	Entry voucher ($100 value)
Top Unrated	Entry voucher ($100 value)