Upcoming Events

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

The Saint Louis Chess Club is proud to present the 2025 Cairns Cup, one of the strongest female super-tournaments in the world. This fifth edition features ten of the best female chess players competing for $250,000 in prize money, the largest in the event’s history.

The tournament follows a prestigious ten player, nine round, round-robin format of traditional classical chess, similar to the illustrious Sinquefield Cup. Games will be held at the World Chess Hall of Fame in the historic Central West End neighborhood.

Follow the action live at the Saint Louis Chess Club, with our Grandmaster in Residence providing daily analysis and complimentary snacks and beverages for members and guests.

Named in honor of co-founder Dr. Jeanne Sinquefield’s maiden name, the tournament reinforces her commitment to women’s chess. In 2024, she created the Cairns Chess Queens Award, a $100,000 award for any woman in the United States who achieves the Grandmaster title.

Watch the games live on the Saint Louis Chess Club’s YouTube and Twitch channels with professional commentary.

Looking to try out chess in a welcoming, judgment-free environment? Come learn and play with other beginners! Led by our friendly and experienced instructors, Beginners Night offers an engaging and social setting to both learn the rules and practice against other casual players.

Chess Summer Camps are the perfect way to introduce the game of chess to new students, deepen understanding of the game for established players, or offer intensive instruction for aspiring chess masters. Grandmaster instructors provide daily lessons, puzzles, and play to help guide students through each session.

How do the pros train for tournaments? From deep opening preparation to middle game ideas, learn how to best equip yourself for competition.