Current - July 25, 2026
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The Saint Louis Chess Club offers a wide variety of great programming each week, including beginner chess lessons for kids and adults, ladies-only classes, and opportunities to compete in challenging chess tournaments, as well as master-level classes for skilled players. So what are you waiting for? Can you come out and play?
July 31, 2026 - August 7, 2026
August 8, 2026 - August 21, 2026
August 21, 2026 - August 28, 2026
October 7, 2026 - October 23, 2026
Learn, Compete, Grow. From beginners to seasoned players, our chess lessons and tournaments offer the perfect challenge to sharpen your game. After all, Chess is for Everyone.™
This is our regular weekly schedule and is subject to change, particularly around holidays or during larger open tournaments. For tournaments, we recommend registering in advance to confirm the event is running that week. Questions? Email [email protected].
The Knights Monthly series plays Wednesdays, one round per week; the next series starts Aug 5.
Monthly scholastics run year-round for grades K-12; the Grand Prix series returns in October. $10 entry, free for students of SLPS, Ferguson-Florissant, Jennings, and East St. Louis schools.
Ages 6-14. Full day $475 (9am-4pm), half day $300 (9am-noon). Registration closes 9pm the Monday before each camp. Camp details
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The Saint Louis Chess Club hosts a series of Grand Prix Tournaments for students K-12 during each school yar from October to April.
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August 8, 2026
September 18, 2026 - September 20, 2026
September 26, 2026
November 13, 2026 - November 15, 2026
December 18, 2026 - December 20, 2026
July 25, 2026
July 26, 2026
July 29, 2026
July 31, 2026
August 5, 2026
September 2, 2026
October 1, 2026 - October 28, 2026
November 4, 2026
December 2, 2026
Big Moments, Bigger Moves. Don’t miss our signature tournaments, grandmaster showdowns, and elite competitions—where chess comes to life.
Participation in a closed chess tournament is by invitation only, which is a mark of recognition for players achievements and standing.
Watch history! Many if not most of our chess events were recorded and available to watch on YouTube, Twitch, or other platforms.
Chess with a Purpose. From fundraising initiatives to unique programs that support our mission, these events make every move count—on and off the board.
The STLCC Corporate Chess League is a great way to engage with your coworkers and network with other professionals through chess.
This Greater St Louis Regional program brings K-12 students and frontline professionals together through playing chess.
This signature fundraising event brings together chess enthusiasts, business leaders, and community supporters for a day of friendly competition on the greens.
The Saint Louis Chess Club, US Chess Federation, and Kasparov Chess Foundation hosted the first St Louis Chess Conference in 2024.
Proceeds support chess education, cultural exhibitions, and public programming at the Saint Louis Chess Club and World Chess Hall of Fame.
