The 2015 U.S. Championship is an elite national championship event, featuring 12 of the strongest chess players in America. Over the course of eleven rounds, these competitors will battle for $175,000 in prize money, qualification into the World Championship cycle, and the coveted title of 2015 U.S. Champion.
Tickets may be purchased at the Chess Club, or online to each individual round of the 2015 U.S. Championships, which includes unlimited access into the championship tournament hall, additional live Grandmaster-led commentary, and complimentary beverage and food catering. Annual members to the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis receive free entry to each daily round.
2015 U.S. Championships Opening Ceremony (at the St. Louis Art Museum 6 pm Tuesday, March 31st): $25
2015 U.S. Championships Closing Ceremony (at the Chase Park Plaza 6:30 pm Monday, April 13th): $25
2015 Individual Round Day Pass: $10
Tuesday, March 31st at Saint Louis Art Museum, 1 Fine Arts Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63110
6 pm - Cocktails
7 pm - Opening Remarks, Drawing of Lots & Inductions to the US & World Chess Halls of Fame
Purchase tickets below or through our Event Planner at 314.678.0500 or register@saintlouischessclub.org
Monday, April 13th at Starlight and Zodiac Rooms Chase Park Plaza Hotel, 212 N. Kingshighway, Saint louis, MO, 63108
6:30 pm - Cocktails
7:00 pm - Awards Ceremony
8:00 pm - Reception
Purchase tickets below or through our Event Planner at 314.678.0500 or register@saintlouischessclub.org
Schedule of Events
| Date | Time* | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 31-Mar | Player Arrival | |
| 1-Apr | 1:00 PM | Round 1 |
| 2-Apr | 1:00 PM | Round 2 |
| 3-Apr | 1:00 PM | Round 3 |
| 4-Apr | 1:00 PM | Round 4 |
| 5-Apr | 1:00 PM | Round 5 |
| 6-Apr | 1:00 PM | Rest Day |
| 7-Apr | 1:00 PM | Round 6 |
| 8-Apr | 1:00 PM | Round 7 |
| 9-Apr | 1:00 PM | Round 8 |
| 10-Apr | 1:00 PM | Round 9 |
| 11-Apr | 1:00 PM | Round 10 |
| 12-Apr | 1:00 PM | Round 11 |
| 13-Apr | 1:00 PM | Playoff (if necessary) |
| 6:30 PM | Closing Ceremony | |
| 14-Apr | Player Departure |
* All times listed are CDT (GMT-6).
| Dates | March 31 - April 14, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Location | Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis |
| Format | 12-Player Round Robin |
| Prize Fund |
$175,000 |
| Opening Ceremony, March 28 | $25.00 |
| Round 1, March 29 | $10.00 |
| Round 2, March 30 | $10.00 |
| Round 3, March 31 | $10.00 |
| Round 4, April 1 | $10.00 |
| Round 5, April 2 | $10.00 |
| Round 6, April 4 | $10.00 |
| Round 7, April 5 | $10.00 |
| Round 8, April 6 | $10.00 |
| Round 9, April 7 | $10.00 |
| Round 10, April 8 | $10.00 |
| Round 11, April 9 | $10.00 |
| Closing Ceremony, April 10 | $25.00 |