2019 Sinquefield Cup
The 2019 Sinquefield Cup is an elite international event, featuring 12 of the strongest chess players in the world. Over the course of eleven rounds, these competitors will battle for $325,000 in prize money, points toward the Grand Chess Tour, and the coveted title of 2019 Sinquefield Cup Champion.
| DATES | August 15 - 29, 2019 |
|---|---|
| LOCATION | Saint Louis Chess Club |
| FORMAT | 12-Player Round Robin |
| PRIZE FUND | $325,000 |
| Photos | For event photos, visit our Flickr page. |
Schedule of Events
| DATE | TIME* | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, August 15 | 5-6 PM | Autograph Signing |
| 6:00 PM | Opening Ceremony** | |
| Saturday, August 17 | 1:00 PM | Round 1 |
| Sunday, August 18 | 1:00 PM | Round 2 |
| Monday, August 19 | 1:00 PM | Round 3 |
| Tuesday, August 20 | 1:00 PM | Round 4 |
| Wednesday, August 21 | 1:00 PM | Round 5 |
| Thursday, August 22 | Rest Day | |
| Friday, August 23 | 1:00 PM | Round 6 |
| Saturday, August 24 | 1:00 PM | Round 7 |
| Sunday, August 25 | 1:00 PM | Round 8 |
| Monday, August 26 | 1:00 PM | Round 9 |
| Tuesday, August 27 | 1:00 PM | Round 10 |
| Wednesday, August 28 | 1:00 PM | Round 11 |
| Thursday, August 29 | 10:00 AM | Playoff (If necessary) |
| Ultimate Moves at 2:00pm or shortly after the playoff | ||
| 6:00 PM | Closing Ceremony** |
* All times listed are CDT (GMT-5). Dates and times subject to change.
**Private Event by invite only
Sinquefield Cup Prize Fund
| PLACE | PRIZE | PLACE | PRIZE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $90,000 | 7th | $15,000 |
| 2nd | $60,000 | 8th | $13,000 |
| 3rd | $40,000 | 9th | $10,000 |
| 4th | $30,000 | 10th | $10,000 |
| 5th | $20,000 | 11th | $10,000 |
| 6th | $17,000 | 12th | $10,000 |
| Total Prize Fund | $325,000 | ||
Live Spectator Accommodations
Spectators are welcome to watch the rounds live at the Saint Louis Chess Club with a $10/round ticket. All access 11-day pass available for $100. Tickets will include the following:
- Access to theater style seating in the main lobby to view commentary of the event with light snacks and beverages
- Access to watch the players live on the second floor (no cell phones permitted)
- Live commentary and group discussion with Grandmasters next door at Kingside Diner with beverage station
- 50% discount on food at Kingside Diner located next door
- Valet parking available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
The Chess Club has special hotel rates with the following establishments. Please make sure to ask for the "chess rate" when making reservations.
Tickets to watch the tournament live are available here >
| Round 1, August 17 | $10.00 |
| Round 2, August 18 | $10.00 |
| Round 3, August 19 | $10.00 |
| Round 4, August 20 | $10.00 |
| Round 5, August 21 | $10.00 |
| Round 6, August 23 | $10.00 |
| Round 7, August 24 | $10.00 |
| Round 8, August 25 | $10.00 |
| Round 9, August 26 | $10.00 |
| Round 10, August 27 | $10.00 |
| Round 11, August 28 | $10.00 |
| 11-Round Pass | $100.00 |
| Ulimate Moves | $0.00 |
