Upcoming Events

The Saint Louis Chess Club offers an exciting and diverse range of weekly programs, including engaging classes for kids and adults, competitive tournaments, dynamic leagues, expert-led lectures, and more—creating a vibrant hub for chess enthusiasts of all levels.

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web graphic cover - 2025 Clutch Chess - The Legends

Clutch Chess: The Legends

Current - October 11, 2025

Two former world champions, Garry Kasparov and Viswanathan Anand, go head-to-head in a special Clutch Chess exhibition match. This once-in-a-generation clash celebrates the legacy of two chess greats and officially launches the month of reopening festivities.

The exhibition match will be the first event held in the Club’s enhanced facility, reaffirming the city’s role as the chess capital of the United States and a global leader in the game. The event will feature a $144,000 prize fund awarded across a spirited 12-game Chess960 (Fischer Random) match between the two icons, played at rapid and blitz time controls and with an innovative scoring system designed to captivate both players and fans.

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Club Tournaments

October Knights 2025 (10.07.25)

Current - October 28, 2025

6:00 pm CDT

Over the course of the month, players will complete one tournament with rounds weekly on Tuesday nights.

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Weekly Lectures
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Ladies’ Knight

October 8, 2025

7:30 pm CDT

Enjoy, play, and learn chess with a community of women who share a passion for the game. Open to women of all ages and skill levels.

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Weekly Lectures

Grandmaster Psychology

October 8, 2025

6:00 pm CDT

Learn how Grandmasters crush their opponents by winning in the mind and over the board.

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Weekly Lectures
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Thursday Night Chess: Connect, Learn and Play

October 9, 2025

5:30 pm CDT

Thursday nights are the perfect time to meet up at the chess club. With a relaxed, social setting, you can jump into a game of blitz or bughouse, snag study time with one of our instructors, or even challenge and learn from the Grandmaster in Residence. Whether you’re new to the game or a tournament player, it’s a great way to learn, connect, and enjoy chess.

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