view all news, press, & insights American Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan Named Chief Commentator and Spokesperson for Saint Louis Chess Club; Makes Saint Louis Permanent Residence Table of contents June 22 2023 News SAINT LOUIS, June 22, 2023 – The Saint Louis Chess Club today announced the appointment of Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan as its Chief Commentator and Spokesperson. Now a Saint Louis resident, Yasser joins twenty other grandmasters who call the city home, one of just a few cities in the world with as many grandmasters in residence. “Yasser is a prominent figure within the international chess community and we are thrilled for him to now call Saint Louis home as a full time ambassador of the Saint Louis Chess Club,” said Rex Sinquefield, co-founder of the Saint Louis Chess Club. “We look forward to working more closely with him to promote the game of chess and position Saint Louis as a global leader in chess advocacy.” Yasser is an American grandmaster, four-time U.S. champion, a former world championship candidate and an inductee to the U.S. Chess Hall of Fame. In 1979 he won the World Junior Championship, and eventually went on to qualify for the 1985 and 1988-1990 Candidates Tournaments. A long-time member of the U.S. national team, Seirawan won the individual gold medal at the 1994 Chess Olympiad. Seirawan is the author of several acclaimed chess books and has worked as a professional chess commentator for many years. “I’m thrilled and delighted to join the Saint Louis Chess Club to do what I do best…talk,” said Seirawan. “What’s happening in Saint Louis is simply chess magic, so to be part of the Sinquefield effect is truly a dream come true!” As the Saint Louis Chess Club continues to build a world class broadcast commentary team, Yasser joins as the chief commentator to lead all nationally and internationally-ranked tournaments including the U.S. Championship and Sinquefield Cup. Yasser will also play an instrumental role in helping advance the mission of the Saint Louis Chess Club and advocate for the continued resurgence of chess across the country. For more information, visit www.saintlouischessclub.org. About the Saint Louis Chess Club The Saint Louis Chess Club is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that is committed to making chess an important part of our community. In addition to providing a forum for the community to play tournaments and casual games, the club also offers chess improvement classes, beginner lessons and special lectures. Recognizing the cognitive and behavioral benefits of chess, the Saint Louis Chess Club is committed to supporting those chess programs that already exist in area schools while encouraging the development of new in-school and after-school programs. For more information, visit www.saintlouischessclub.org. Related CHESS NEWS prev next Blog News 2026 Saint Louis Masters by the Numbers Read the Article Blog News Beyond the Board: Digital Classroom Expands Chess Education Read the Article News Press Wesley So Wins Open; Alice Lee Secures Third Consecutive Women’s Title at 2026 American Cup Read the Article Blog News GRANDMASTER IN RESIDENCE SPOTLIGHT: GM Robert Hungaski Read the Article News Press Saint Louis Chess Club Announces 2026 American Cup Fields Read the Article Blog News Press Saint Louis Chess Club Announces Highly Anticipated 2026 Invitational Tournament Schedule Read the Article News Press World Champion Garry Kasparov Wins Clutch Chess: The LegendsDuring Grand Reopening of Saint Louis Chess Club Read the Article News Press Saint Louis to Host America’s Chess Elite in October 2025 Read the Article News Press 2025 Sinquefield Cup Title Goes to American Grandmaster Wesley So Read the Article News Press Saint Louis Chess Club to Unveil New World-Class Facility With a Month of Historic Events, Legendary Matches, and U.S. & U.S. Women’s Championships Read the Article
view all news, press, & insights IM Anna Zatonskih Wins 2023 Cairns Cup Hosted by the Saint Louis Chess Club, Takes Home $45,000 Top Prize Table of contents June 19 2023 News Press SAINT LOUIS, June 20, 2023 – With one round to spare, International Master (IM) Anna Zatonskih defied the odds to win the 2023 Cairns Cup. The four-time U.S. Women’s Champion called the win her best achievement of her chess career as she took the grand prize of $45,000, despite starting as the lowest-rated player in the field. Zatonskih also earned her first norm toward the Grandmaster (GM) title. “This is the best achievement in my chess career, I can’t believe it,” shared Zatonskih. “Thank you to everyone for supporting me, including my role models. You helped me prove age is just a number.” GM Alexandra Kosteniuk had an important win on the final day, securing the runners-up slot in the tournament. GM Bella Khotenashvili and GM Irina Krush tied for third place. “Electric is the best way to describe this year’s Cairns Cup. It was wonderful to welcome such an impressive group of players back to Saint Louis for this year’s tournament,” said Tony Rich, Executive Director of the Saint Louis Chess Club.” Established in 2019, the Cairns Cup was established by the Saint Louis Chess Club to provide a competitive tournament for elite female players. Aptly named in honor of Saint Louis Chess Club co-founder Dr. Jeanne Cairns Sinquefield’s maiden name, the 2023 Cairns Cup featured a ten player field of top women from across the world who competed for a purse of $180,000 during the round robin style tournament held at the World Chess Hall of Fame from June 3-12, 2023. “It was an honor to host another incredible group of elite chess players during the Cairns Cup,” said Dr. Jeanne Cairns Sinquefield, co-founder of the Saint Louis Chess Club. “We are on a mission to bring more girls and women into the sport of competitive chess. By hosting events like the Cairns Cup, we hope to provide a needed platform for women where they can compete against the best players in the world for significant prizes at a world class facility.” The initial field of ten was reduced to nine before the fifth round when GM Humpy Koneru withdrew from the tournament due to medical issues. The Cairns Cup final standings include: PLACENAMEFEDERATIONPRIZE MONEY1IM Anna ZatonskihUSA$45,0002GM Alexandra KosteniukCHE$35,000T-3GM Bella KhotenashviliGEO$22,500T-3GM Irina KrushUSA$22,5005GM Nana DzagnidzeGEO$15,000T-6GM Harika DronavalliIND$9,500T-6GM Elisabeth PaehtzDEU$9,5008IM Gunay MammadzadaAZE$8,0009GM Zhansaya AbdumalikKAZ$7,000 To rewatch all of the action from the 2023 Cairns Cup broadcast, visit the Saint Louis Chess Club YouTube playlist. ### About the Saint Louis Chess Club The Saint Louis Chess Club is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that is committed to making chess an important part of our community. In addition to providing a forum for the community to play tournaments and casual games, the club also offers chess improvement classes, beginner lessons and special lectures. Recognizing the cognitive and behavioral benefits of chess, the Saint Louis Chess Club is committed to supporting those chess programs that already exist in area schools while encouraging the development of new in-school and after-school programs. For more information, visit www.saintlouischessclub.org. Related CHESS NEWS prev next Blog News 2026 Saint Louis Masters by the Numbers Read the Article Blog News Beyond the Board: Digital Classroom Expands Chess Education Read the Article News Press Wesley So Wins Open; Alice Lee Secures Third Consecutive Women’s Title at 2026 American Cup Read the Article Blog News GRANDMASTER IN RESIDENCE SPOTLIGHT: GM Robert Hungaski Read the Article News Press Saint Louis Chess Club Announces 2026 American Cup Fields Read the Article Blog News Press Saint Louis Chess Club Announces Highly Anticipated 2026 Invitational Tournament Schedule Read the Article Press World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen Triumphs at Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown Read the Article Press World No. 3 Fabiano Caruana Wins Fifth U.S. Chess Championship; Carissa Yip Captures Fourth U.S. Women’s Championship Title Read the Article News Press World Champion Garry Kasparov Wins Clutch Chess: The LegendsDuring Grand Reopening of Saint Louis Chess Club Read the Article News Press Saint Louis to Host America’s Chess Elite in October 2025 Read the Article
view all news, press, & insights 2023 Cairns Cup | PROMO Table of contents May 22 2023 News Press For the first time since 2020, the world’s best female chess players converge in America’s chess capital, Saint Louis, Mo., for the 3rd Cairns Cup. Watch live from June 3-13 as ten of the top women compete in a classical round robin at the World Chess Hall of Fame for a $180,000 prize fund. U.S. Chess Champs Related CHESS NEWS prev next Blog News 2026 Saint Louis Masters by the Numbers Read the Article Blog News Beyond the Board: Digital Classroom Expands Chess Education Read the Article News Press Wesley So Wins Open; Alice Lee Secures Third Consecutive Women’s Title at 2026 American Cup Read the Article Blog News GRANDMASTER IN RESIDENCE SPOTLIGHT: GM Robert Hungaski Read the Article News Press Saint Louis Chess Club Announces 2026 American Cup Fields Read the Article Blog News Press Saint Louis Chess Club Announces Highly Anticipated 2026 Invitational Tournament Schedule Read the Article Press World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen Triumphs at Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown Read the Article Press World No. 3 Fabiano Caruana Wins Fifth U.S. Chess Championship; Carissa Yip Captures Fourth U.S. Women’s Championship Title Read the Article News Press World Champion Garry Kasparov Wins Clutch Chess: The LegendsDuring Grand Reopening of Saint Louis Chess Club Read the Article News Press Saint Louis to Host America’s Chess Elite in October 2025 Read the Article
view all news, press, & insights 2023 Major Tournaments in Saint Louis | PROMO Table of contents March 30 2023 News Press Chess in Saint Louis is back with 12 major tournaments in 2023! Learn the dates for the Summer and Winter Chess Classics, Chess 9LX, and the U.S. & U.S. Women’s Championships. USChessChamps.com Related CHESS NEWS prev next Blog News 2026 Saint Louis Masters by the Numbers Read the Article Blog News Beyond the Board: Digital Classroom Expands Chess Education Read the Article News Press Wesley So Wins Open; Alice Lee Secures Third Consecutive Women’s Title at 2026 American Cup Read the Article Blog News GRANDMASTER IN RESIDENCE SPOTLIGHT: GM Robert Hungaski Read the Article News Press Saint Louis Chess Club Announces 2026 American Cup Fields Read the Article Blog News Press Saint Louis Chess Club Announces Highly Anticipated 2026 Invitational Tournament Schedule Read the Article Press World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen Triumphs at Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown Read the Article Press World No. 3 Fabiano Caruana Wins Fifth U.S. Chess Championship; Carissa Yip Captures Fourth U.S. Women’s Championship Title Read the Article News Press World Champion Garry Kasparov Wins Clutch Chess: The LegendsDuring Grand Reopening of Saint Louis Chess Club Read the Article News Press Saint Louis to Host America’s Chess Elite in October 2025 Read the Article
view all news, press, & insights Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura and Grandmaster Irina Krush Win The Second Annual American Cup Table of contents March 28 2023 News Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura and Grandmaster Irina Krush Win The Second Annual American Cup $300,000 in Prize Money Awarded During Double-Elimination Knockout Tournaments SAINT LOUIS, March 28, 2023 – Grandmasters Hikaru Nakamura and Irina Krush bested a field of elite chess players from across the United States to take top honors in the 2023 Open and Women’s American Cup tournaments, respectively. The double-elimination knockout tournament hosted by the Saint Louis Chess Club at the World Chess Hall of Fame from March 17-26, 2023, featured a total prize fund of $300,000. “This year’s American Cup featured exciting chess play, stunning upsets and epic comebacks,” said Tony Rich, Executive Director of the Saint Louis Chess Club. “It’s always exciting to see these incredible players compete and this year’s American Cup was no different. We congratulate Hikaru and Irina on their brilliant wins against a stellar field of competitors.” Open Section Final Standings Hikaru Nakamura pulled through to become the 2023 American Cup Champion after defeating Wesley So 2.5-1.5 in a difficult final Elimination Match, winning $60,000. The finale started out with three solid draws, but finished abruptly in the fourth game after a blunder by So who got his queen trapped inside Nakamura’s territory. So takes home $35,000 for his impressive performance during the tournament. “Frankly, I felt like it would come down to who won the first championship match. We are both so evenly matched. It was tough and either of us could have won, but I’m thankful to get the win,” said Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura in his post-game interview. Place Name Prize Money 1 GM Hikaru Nakamura $60,000 2 GM Wesley So $35,000 3 GM Levon Aronian $25,000 4 GM Leinier Dominguez $20,000 T-5 GM Fabiano Caruana $18,000 T-5 GM Sam Shankland $18,000 T-7 GM Ray Robson $12,000 T-7 GM Sam Sevian $12,000 Women’s Section Final Standings Eight-time U.S. Women’s Champion Irina Krush bounced back from a loss in classical to defeat a surging 13 year old Alice Lee in a rapid playoff and went on to win her second straight Women’s American Cup title and $30,000. Lee, the youngest player in the field, took home an impressive $18,000. “The format is great and there will be decisive games no matter what. Match play is the most exciting format in chess – classical, rapid & blitz. I love this format and I hope I contributed to the excitement of this event,” said Grandmaster Irina Krush. Place Name Prize Money 1 GM Irina Krush $30,000 2 FM Alice Lee $18,000 3 IM Nazi Paikidze $12,000 4 WGM Gulrukhbegim Tokhirjonova $10,000 T-5 WGM Atousa Pourkashiyan $9,000 T-5 WGM Tatev Abrahamyan $9,000 T-7 IM Anna Zatonskih $6,000 T-7 WGM Katerina Nemcova $6,000 Chess fans can watch the full coverage of the American Cup on the Saint Louis Chess Club’s YouTube channel with expert commentary by GM’s Yasser Seirawan, Cristian Chirila and IM Jovanka Houska. Next up for the Saint Louis Chess Club will be the Spring Classic, which takes place April 5-13, 2023. Visit www.uschesschamps.com for more information. About the Saint Louis Chess Club The Saint Louis Chess Club is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that is committed to making chess an important part of our community. In addition to providing a forum for the community to play tournaments and casual games, the club also offers chess improvement classes, beginner lessons and special lectures. Recognizing the cognitive and behavioral benefits of chess, the Saint Louis Chess Club is committed to supporting those chess programs that already exist in area schools while encouraging the development of new in-school and after-school programs. For more information, visit www.saintlouischessclub.org. Related CHESS NEWS prev next Blog News 2026 Saint Louis Masters by the Numbers Read the Article Blog News Beyond the Board: Digital Classroom Expands Chess Education Read the Article News Press Wesley So Wins Open; Alice Lee Secures Third Consecutive Women’s Title at 2026 American Cup Read the Article Blog News GRANDMASTER IN RESIDENCE SPOTLIGHT: GM Robert Hungaski Read the Article News Press Saint Louis Chess Club Announces 2026 American Cup Fields Read the Article Blog News Press Saint Louis Chess Club Announces Highly Anticipated 2026 Invitational Tournament Schedule Read the Article News Press World Champion Garry Kasparov Wins Clutch Chess: The LegendsDuring Grand Reopening of Saint Louis Chess Club Read the Article News Press Saint Louis to Host America’s Chess Elite in October 2025 Read the Article News Press 2025 Sinquefield Cup Title Goes to American Grandmaster Wesley So Read the Article News Press Saint Louis Chess Club to Unveil New World-Class Facility With a Month of Historic Events, Legendary Matches, and U.S. & U.S. Women’s Championships Read the Article
view all news, press, & insights The American Cup Returns to Saint Louis March 17-26, 2023 Table of contents February 20 2023 News The American Cup Returns to Saint Louis March 17-26, 2023 16 Chess Players Will Compete in a Double-Elimination Knockout for $300,000 in Prizes SAINT LOUIS, Feb 21 2023 – America’s best chess players will return to the Saint Louis Chess Club to battle over the board from March 17- 26, 2023 for the second annual American Cup. With $300,000 in prize money up for grabs, the competitors will prove their mettle under mounting pressure in this double-elimination knockout tournament. This format promises to keep fans on the edge of their seats as they follow their favorites to victory. “We are thrilled to once again welcome America’s best chess players to the Saint Louis Chess Club in Chess Capital USA,” said Tony Rich, Executive Director of the Saint Louis Chess Club. “This year’s event will be a fast-paced tournament that’s sure to keep fans entertained until the very last round.” The format will have two brackets composed of eight players each. The eight player field will compete against each other in knockout style. The double elimination format ensures a second shot at the top for any player who loses a match. Players will be seeded into The American Cup by rating, and the initial round will pair 1 vs 8, 2 vs 7, 3 vs 6 and 4 vs 5. Players will play a 2-game classical match followed by rapid tiebreaks if needed. The winners advance in the Championship Bracket, while those who lose their match continue with rapid chess in the Elimination Bracket. Anyone who loses their match in the Elimination Bracket is then eliminated from the tournament. Open Field Title First Last FIDE Rating GM Hikaru Nakamura 2768 GM Fabiano Caruana 2766 GM Wesley So 2760 GM Leinier Dominguez 2743 GM Levon Aronian 2735 GM Sam Shankland 2710 GM Ray Robson 2702 GM Jeffery Xiong 2692 Women’s Field Title First Last FIDE Rating GM Irina Krush 2432 IM Anna Zatonskih 2348 WGM Begim Tokhirjonova 2328 WGM Katerina Nemcova 2325 IM Nazi Paikidze 2314 WGM Atousa Pourkashiyan 2313 FM Alice Lee 2300 WGM Tatev Abrahamyan 2294 In addition to the main event, the Saint Louis Chess Club will host The American Cup Blitz on Sunday, March 26, a side event featuring eliminated players and titled players. The rounds will be streamed live daily from March 17 – 26 at 1:00 pm CT on uschesschamps.com with expert commentary featuring Grandmasters Yasser Seirawan and Cristian Chirila along with International Master Jovanka Houska. About the Saint Louis Chess Club The Saint Louis Chess Club is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that is committed to making chess an important part of our community. In addition to providing a forum for the community to play tournaments and casual games, the club also offers chess improvement classes, beginner lessons and special lectures. Recognizing the cognitive and behavioral benefits of chess, the Saint Louis Chess Club is committed to supporting those chess programs that already exist in area schools while encouraging the development of new in-school and after-school programs. For more information, visit www.saintlouischessclub.org. Related CHESS NEWS prev next Blog News 2026 Saint Louis Masters by the Numbers Read the Article Blog News Beyond the Board: Digital Classroom Expands Chess Education Read the Article News Press Wesley So Wins Open; Alice Lee Secures Third Consecutive Women’s Title at 2026 American Cup Read the Article Blog News GRANDMASTER IN RESIDENCE SPOTLIGHT: GM Robert Hungaski Read the Article News Press Saint Louis Chess Club Announces 2026 American Cup Fields Read the Article Blog News Press Saint Louis Chess Club Announces Highly Anticipated 2026 Invitational Tournament Schedule Read the Article News Press World Champion Garry Kasparov Wins Clutch Chess: The LegendsDuring Grand Reopening of Saint Louis Chess Club Read the Article News Press Saint Louis to Host America’s Chess Elite in October 2025 Read the Article News Press 2025 Sinquefield Cup Title Goes to American Grandmaster Wesley So Read the Article News Press Saint Louis Chess Club to Unveil New World-Class Facility With a Month of Historic Events, Legendary Matches, and U.S. & U.S. Women’s Championships Read the Article
view all news, press, & insights Saint Louis Chess Club Announces 2023 Tournament Calendar Table of contents January 12 2023 News Press For more information, contact: Rebecca Buffington Saint Louis Chess Club (314) 277-3930 [email protected] For Immediate Release Saint Louis Chess Club Announces 2023 Tournament Calendar Saint Louis, MO (Thursday, January 12, 2023) – The Saint Louis Chess Club has announced their 2023 tournament calendar that will include national, international, and local tournament opportunities for spectators and chess players alike. Below, you will find a table of invitational tournament dates scheduled for this year. All in-person tournaments will comply with all applicable COVID-19 guidelines and may still be subject to change. 2023 Tournament Calendar Saint Louis Super SwissMarch 11 – March 19American CupMarch 16 – March 26Spring Chess ClassicApril 1 – April 10Cairns CupJune 1 – June 13U.S. Junior, Girls & Senior ChampionshipsJuly 14 – July 26Summer Chess ClassicAugust 1 – August 11Saint Louis Norm InvitationalAugust 14 – August 20Champions Showdown: Chess 9LXSeptember 7 – 10U.S. & U.S. Women’s ChampionshipsOctober 4 – October 18Grand Chess Tour: Saint Louis Rapid & BlitzNovember 11 – November 19Grand Chess Tour: Sinquefield CupNovember 19 – December 3Winter Chess ClassicDecember 1 – December 11 The Saint Louis Chess Club plans to host their usual bout of major tournaments in 2023 along with continuing to provide their in-person weekly classes & lectures and in-person open tournaments. There will be a rotating schedule of Resident Grandmasters each month along with online and in-person scholastic tournaments and online Scouts BSA Chess Merit Badge workshops scheduled throughout the year. For more information, please visit the events calendar on saintlouischessclub.org or email at [email protected]. About The Saint Louis Chess Club The Saint Louis Chess Club is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization committed to making chess an important part of our community. In addition to providing a forum for the community to play tournaments and casual games, the club also offers chess improvement classes, beginner lessons, and special lectures. Recognizing the cognitive and behavioral benefits of chess, the Saint Louis Chess Club is committed to supporting those chess programs that already exist in area schools while encouraging the development of new in-school and after-school programs. For more information, visit www.saintlouischessclub.org. Related CHESS NEWS prev next Blog News 2026 Saint Louis Masters by the Numbers Read the Article Blog News Beyond the Board: Digital Classroom Expands Chess Education Read the Article News Press Wesley So Wins Open; Alice Lee Secures Third Consecutive Women’s Title at 2026 American Cup Read the Article Blog News GRANDMASTER IN RESIDENCE SPOTLIGHT: GM Robert Hungaski Read the Article News Press Saint Louis Chess Club Announces 2026 American Cup Fields Read the Article Blog News Press Saint Louis Chess Club Announces Highly Anticipated 2026 Invitational Tournament Schedule Read the Article Press World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen Triumphs at Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown Read the Article Press World No. 3 Fabiano Caruana Wins Fifth U.S. Chess Championship; Carissa Yip Captures Fourth U.S. Women’s Championship Title Read the Article News Press World Champion Garry Kasparov Wins Clutch Chess: The LegendsDuring Grand Reopening of Saint Louis Chess Club Read the Article News Press Saint Louis to Host America’s Chess Elite in October 2025 Read the Article
view all news, press, & insights The Grand Chess Tour Returns In 2023 Table of contents January 9 2023 News The Grand Chess Tour Returns In 2023 The World’s Elite Grandmasters Will Compete for a $1.4M Purse in Five Over The Board Events During the 2023 Season Saint Louis, MO (Monday, January 9, 2023) – The Grand Chess Tour (GCT), a circuit of international events, each demonstrating the highest level of organization for the world’s best players, will return again in 2023. Tour participants will compete for a total prize fund of $1.4 million over the course of the 2023 season. The prize money for each of the two classical tournaments will be $350,000 and $175,000 per event for rapid and blitz. In addition, a bonus prize fund totalling $175,000 will be awarded to the top three overall tour finishers. The 2023 tour will include eight full tour players and additional wildcards will be selected for each tournament. The Superbet Chess Classic will kick off the 2023 tour in Bucharest, Romania and the Sinquefield Cup will close out the tour from November – December in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA. Between the two classical events are three rapid and blitz events scheduled to be Warsaw, Poland, Zagreb, Croatia and Saint Louis, USA. The major sponsors of the 2023 Grand Chess Tour are Superbet Foundation, SuperUnited, and Saint Louis Chess Club. 2023 Grand Chess Tour Tournament Name Tournament Date Tournament Location Superbet Chess Classic Romania May 4 – May 16 Bucharest, Romania Superbet Rapid & Blitz Poland May 19 – May 26 Warsaw, Poland Super United Rapid & Blitz Croatia July 3 – July 10 Zagreb, Croatia Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz November 12 – November 19 Saint Louis, USA Sinquefield Cup November 19 – December 3 Saint Louis, USA “Fans can expect another exciting year of classical and rapid and blitz tournaments among the world’s best chess players,” said GCT Executive Director Michael Khodarkovsky. The full format and list of full tour players and wildcards of the 2023 Grand Chess Tour will be announced soon. Please visit grandchesstour.org and follow GCT social media for more information and all the latest news regarding the tour. 2023 Grand Chess Tour Major Sponsors About the Grand Chess Tour The Grand Chess Tour is a circuit of international events, each demonstrating the highest level of organization for the world’s best players. The legendary Garry Kasparov, one of the world’s greatest ambassadors for chess, inspired the Grand Chess Tour and helped solidify the partnership between the organizers. All Grand Chess Tour 2023 events will comply with local and regional COVID-19 restrictions. For more information about the tour, please visit grandchesstour.org. About the Superbet Foundation Founded in 2019, Superbet Foundation is a nonprofit organization. Its role is to coordinate Superbet Group’s CSR activities and to connect with civil society organizations and the general public. Through its activity, the Foundation strives for a better world, with healthy and educated people and by supporting various projects it wants to inspire people to hold unbreakable moral values. It supports projects in domains like education, health, culture, performance in sport and, most notably, in chess. Since 2019, chess has become one of the backbones of Superbet Foundation by organizing its first tournament of the Grand Chess Tour in Bucharest. The Foundation is committed to turning GCT tournaments into a tradition for the Romanian and Polish chess communities. For more information, visit superchess.ro. About the Saint Louis Chess Club The Saint Louis Chess Club is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that is committed to making chess an important part of our community. In addition to providing a forum for the community to play tournaments and casual games, the club also offers chess improvement classes, beginner lessons and special lectures. Recognizing the cognitive and behavioral benefits of chess, the Saint Louis Chess Club is committed to supporting those chess programs that already exist in area schools while encouraging the development of new in-school and after-school programs. For more information, visit saintlouischessclub.org. 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view all news, press, & insights Saint Louis Chess Club Announces Expansion Plans Table of contents October 9 2020 Featured News 30,000-square foot investment solidifies Saint Louis as America’s Chess Capital Updated May 6, 2024 The Saint Louis Chess Club is officially expanding its world-class facility in the St Louis Central West End neighborhood. The St Louis Chess Campus will now operate in a 30,000-square foot area, encompassing a larger Chess Club and Kingside Diner, adjacent to the existing Saint Louis Chess Club facility at the intersection of Maryland and Euclid Avenues. The expansion will allow the Saint Louis Chess Club to amplify their community efforts and further their commitment to the chess industry. Read the construction press release announcement here and our recent letter to the Central West Neighborhood here. Read the Press Release A Letter to the CWE The 30,000 square foot expansion and upgraded facility will feature new ground level classrooms supporting players of all ages, as well as expanded tournament and community gathering spaces with state-of-the-art technology. Accessibility upgrades, including a new 3 story elevator, will provide access for all participants and allow for even greater community engagement. The expansion will also include an improved video production studio for staff and professional players to live stream from the Saint Louis Chess Club on Twitch.tv, YouTube, and other social media platforms. Once the expansion is completed it will allow the Saint Louis Chess Club to hold larger community events and tournaments, attracting more chess fans to the city of Saint Louis and the nation’s chess capital. The Saint Louis Chess Club is working with a variety of St Louis-based firms who have all been long-standing partners of the organization, including HOK, a global design, architecture, engineering, and planning firm; Arcturis, an interior design firm that has grown into a multi-disciplinary studio of architects, graphic designers, interior designers, landscape architects, planners, and strategists; MAC Properties, a property group who builds, renovates and manages great apartments and takes pride in caring for their properties and their residents in Chicago, St Louis, and Kansas City; and Pinnacle Contracting, a premier general contractor in the Missouri construction community. Partners are already underway with construction and blueprints for the expansion. Related CHESS NEWS prev next Blog News 2026 Saint Louis Masters by the Numbers Read the Article Blog News Beyond the Board: Digital Classroom Expands Chess Education Read the Article News Press Wesley So Wins Open; Alice Lee Secures Third Consecutive Women’s Title at 2026 American Cup Read the Article Blog News GRANDMASTER IN RESIDENCE SPOTLIGHT: GM Robert Hungaski Read the Article News Press Saint Louis Chess Club Announces 2026 American Cup Fields Read the Article Blog News Press Saint Louis Chess Club Announces Highly Anticipated 2026 Invitational Tournament Schedule Read the Article News Press World Champion Garry Kasparov Wins Clutch Chess: The LegendsDuring Grand Reopening of Saint Louis Chess Club Read the Article News Press Saint Louis to Host America’s Chess Elite in October 2025 Read the Article News Press 2025 Sinquefield Cup Title Goes to American Grandmaster Wesley So Read the Article News Press Saint Louis Chess Club to Unveil New World-Class Facility With a Month of Historic Events, Legendary Matches, and U.S. & U.S. Women’s Championships Read the Article
view all news, press, & insights 2014 Sinquefield Cup Will Be Strongest Chess Tournament in History Table of contents July 29 2014 Invitational Recap News GMs Hikarua Nakamura, Levon Aronian and World Champion Magnus Carlsen will return for the 2014 Sinquefield Cup. SAINT LOUIS (July 29, 2014) — The 2014 Sinquefield Cup will be the highest-rated tournament in the history of chess, bringing six of the world’s top-nine Grandmasters together at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis. Last year, the inaugural super-tournament thrilled spectators as the strongest chess competition ever held on U.S. soil. For its 2014 encore, beginning August 27 to September 7, the tournament will be the strongest ever held on earth, its six players averaging a historical peak FIDE rating of 2802. World Champion Magnus Carlsen, winner of the 2013 Sinquefield Cup, will return to defend his title against an expanded field. This year’s prestigious event will award $100,000 to its winner, part of a $315,000 total prize fund. Returning with Carlsen is Armenia’s Levon Aronian and the United States’ Hikaru Nakamura, respectively the World’s No. 2 and No. 5 players. New challengers to the Sinquefield Cup include Italy’s Fabiano Caruana, Bulgaria’s Veselin Topalov and France’s Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. World RankNameAgeCountryRatingNo. 1Magnus Carlsen23Norway2877No. 2Levon Aronian31Armenia2805No. 3Fabiano Caruana22Italy2801No. 5Hikaru Nakamura26U.S.A2787No. 8Veselin Topalov39Bulgaria2772No. 9Maxime Vachier-Lagrave23France2768 The 2014 Sinquefield Cup will be a six-player, double round-robin tournament, and will be followed by a bonus event titled “Ultimate Moves” to be held through Tuesday, September 9. Ultimate Moves will feature eight teams made up of a GM and an amateur player, where teammates alternate moves. Other special events for spectators are planned, and more details will be released through www.USChessChamps.com. The 2014 Sinquefield Cup will feature live play-by-play and analysis from three different teams of grandmaster commentators. Online viewers worldwide will enjoy the daily live commentary stream hosted by the legendary team of GMs Yasser Seirawan and Maurice Ashley, as well as WGM Jennifer Shahade, on www.USChessChamps.com. Live spectators will have two additional options of GM-led commentary, both at the World Chess Hall of Fame and Lester’s Restaurant on the Central West End chess campus. A free meet-and-greet autograph session with the players will also be held before the tournament on Tuesday, August 26 at noon. As a special compliment to the Sinquefield Cup, the WCHOF is presenting a brand-new exhibit titled A Memorable Life: A Glimpse into the Complex Mind of Bobby Fischer, featuring a rare collection of items that celebrate one of the best American chess players in history, and one of the best chess players ever. Tickets to the 2014 Sinquefield Cup start at $15 per round, but discounted ticket packages are available at $65 for five rounds or $100 for all ten rounds of the event. For more information on the event, including the full schedule, ticket information and lodging details, visit www.USChessChamps.com. Related CHESS NEWS prev next Blog News 2026 Saint Louis Masters by the Numbers Read the Article Blog News Beyond the Board: Digital Classroom Expands Chess Education Read the Article News Press Wesley So Wins Open; Alice Lee Secures Third Consecutive Women’s Title at 2026 American Cup Read the Article Blog News GRANDMASTER IN RESIDENCE SPOTLIGHT: GM Robert Hungaski Read the Article News Press Saint Louis Chess Club Announces 2026 American Cup Fields Read the Article Blog News Press Saint Louis Chess Club Announces Highly Anticipated 2026 Invitational Tournament Schedule Read the Article Invitational Recap POSTGAME FINAL: Magnus Plays His Best Chess on Clutch Day! | #ChampionsShowdown Read the Article Invitational Recap POSTGAME DAY 2: Magnus Turns on the Afterburner | #ChampionsShowdown Read the Article Invitational Recap POSTGAME DAY 1: Gukesh Smashes Fabi! | #ChampionsShowdown Read the Article Invitational Recap POSTGAME FINAL: Champions are Crowned! #USChessChamps Read the Article
