Upcoming Events

The Saint Louis Chess Club offers an exciting and diverse range of weekly programs, including engaging classes for kids and adults, competitive tournaments, dynamic leagues, expert-led lectures, and more—creating a vibrant hub for chess enthusiasts of all levels.

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Club Tournaments

October Knights 2025 (10.07.25)

Current - October 28, 2025

6:00 pm CDT

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

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Invitational Events
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Clutch Chess: The Legends

Current - October 11, 2025

Two former world champions, Garry Kasparov and Viswanathan Anand, go head-to-head in a special Clutch Chess exhibition match. This once-in-a-generation clash celebrates the legacy of two chess greats and officially launches the month of reopening festivities.

The exhibition match will be the first event held in the Club’s enhanced facility, reaffirming the city’s role as the chess capital of the United States and a global leader in the game. The event will feature a $144,000 prize fund awarded across a spirited 12-game Chess960 (Fischer Random) match between the two icons, played at rapid and blitz time controls and with an innovative scoring system designed to captivate both players and fans.

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Weekly Lectures
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Adult Beginners Class – Tuesday

October 7, 2025

6:30 pm CDT

Learn all of the rules and fundamentals needed to start your chess journey.

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Weekly Lectures
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Prepare Like A Pro

October 7, 2025

6:30 pm CDT

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

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Weekly Lectures
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Masters Class

October 7, 2025

7:30 pm CDT

Learn high-level chess tips from masters of the game in this advanced class geared toward experienced players.

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