2017 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz
The Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz is new to the Grand Chess Tour in 2017.
The Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz is new to the Grand Chess Tour in 2017. This $150,000 event will feature six of the 2017 Grand Chess Tour players and four wildcard picks, each of whom will try to prove they can push pawns with the very best. Held just after the Sinquefield Cup, the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz promises to be an exciting affair that fans can enjoy live - right here at grandchesstour.org.
| DATES | August 13-19, 2017 |
|---|---|
| LOCATION | Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis |
| FORMAT | 10-Player Round Robin |
| PRIZE FUND | $150,000 |
| COMMENTATORS | Learn about our live broadcast and audience commentators. |
| SPECTATORS | Details coming soon! |
Veselin Topalov, Hikaru Nakamura, Saint Louis 2016
| DATE | EVENT |
|---|---|
| Sunday, August 13 | Arrival |
| Opening Ceremony | |
| Monday, August 14 | Rapid | Rounds 1 - 3 |
| Tuesday, August 15 | Rapid | Rounds 4 - 6 |
| Wednesday, August 16 | Rapid | Rounds 7 - 9 |
| Thursday, August 17 | Blitz | Rounds 1 - 9 |
| Friday, August 18 | Blitz | Rounds 10 - 18 |
| Saturday, August 19 | Ultimate Moves |
| Playoff (if necessary) | |
| Closing Ceremony | |
| Sunday, August 20 | Departure |
* All times listed are (GMT+1). Dates and times subject to change.
Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz Prize Fund
| PLACE | PRIZE | PLACE | PRIZE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $37,500 | 6th | $10,000 |
| 2nd | $25,000 | 7th | $7,500 |
| 3rd | $20,000 | 8th | $7,500 |
| 4th | $15,000 | 9th | $7,500 |
| 5th | $12,500 | 10th | $7,500 |
| Total Prize Fund | $150,000 | ||
August 14th, 2017 1:00 PM through August 19th, 2017 1:00 PM
| Day 1, August 14 | $10.00 |
| Day 2, August 15 | $10.00 |
| Day 3, August 16 | $10.00 |
| Day 4, August 17 | $10.00 |
| Day 5, August 18 | $10.00 |
| Day 6, August 19 | $10.00 |
| 6-Day Pass | $50.00 |
