2019 Cairns Cup
For the first time, the Saint Louis Chess Club will host the Cairns Cup, an elite level tournament for the top female players from around the world. Inspired by its mission to further promote the game of chess to women and girls, the Chess Club aptly chose the name Cairns Cup in honor of co-founder Dr. Jeanne Sinquefield’s maiden name. Fans can look forward to a chess tournament similar in style to the prestigious Sinquefield Cup with the ten best female players from around the world competing in the Chess Club’s world-renowned facility for the $150,000 prize fund.
This tournament, a nine-round classical event, will not only be one of the largest prize funds for a woman’s tournaments, it promises to be the strongest tournament ever held in the world. The top three finishers will will receive $40,000, $30,000, and $20,000 respectively.
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Day |
Date |
Time |
Event |
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Sunday |
3-Feb |
Community Day: Boy Scouts of America all-girls chess merit badge |
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Monday |
4-Feb |
Caissa Club Dinner |
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Tuesday |
5-Feb |
1:00 PM |
Photos & Interviews |
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5:00 PM |
Players Meeting |
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6:00 PM |
Opening Ceremony |
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Wednesday |
6-Feb |
1:00 PM |
Round 1 |
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Thursday |
7-Feb |
1:00 PM |
Round 2 |
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Friday |
8-Feb |
1:00 PM |
Round 3 |
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Saturday |
9-Feb |
1:00 PM |
Round 4 |
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Sunday |
10-Feb |
1:00 PM |
Round 5 |
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Monday |
11-Feb |
Rest Day |
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Tuesday |
12-Feb |
1:00 PM |
Round 6 |
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Wednesday |
13-Feb |
1:00 PM |
Round 7 |
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Thursday |
14-Feb |
1:00 PM |
Round 8 |
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Friday |
15-Feb |
1:00 PM |
Round 9 |
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Saturday |
16-Feb |
1:00 PM |
Playoff |
| Round 1, February 7 | $10.00 |
| Round 2, February 8 | $10.00 |
| Round 3, February 9 | $10.00 |
| Round 4, February 10 | $10.00 |
| Round 5, February 11 | $10.00 |
| Round 6, February 13 | $10.00 |
| Round 7, February 14 | $10.00 |
| Round 8, February 15 | $10.00 |
| Round 9, February 16 | $10.00 |
| 9-Round Pass | $80.00 |
