Thanksgiving Open

The Saint Louis Chess Club will host "Thanksgiving Open," a in-person over the board tournament from Friday, November 26th - Sunday, November 28th.

Format:

• 5 Rounds
• 2 sections: Open (FIDE Rated) & U2000
• G/90 + 30 second increment  
• FIDE + USCF rated
• Monthly or Annual Membership to the Chess Club and USCF is required

Registration & Entry:

• $50 Entry Fee by 7:00 PM Sunday, November 21st, $60 after.
• Registration ends 2:30 PM Friday (11/26) afternoon.
• Free for GMs and IMs
• Registration by phone or in-person only. Must call club at (314) 361-2437 or visit during business hours (12-9) 

Rounds:

• 1st: Friday, 3:45 pm
• 2nd: Saturday, 12:00 pm
• 3rd: Saturday, 4:45 pm
• 4th: Sunday, 12:00 pm
• 4th: Sunday, 4:45 pm

Prizes:

• $2,500 Unconditionally Guaranteed!!
• Open Section: 
  • 1st: $500  |  2nd: $400  |  3rd: $300  |  Top U2350: $250  |  Top U2201: $150
• U2000 Section: 
  • 1st: $250  |  2nd: $200  |  Top U1701: $150  |  Top U1501: $125  |  Top U1301: $100  |  Top U1101: $75

Must pass COVID-19 screening to participate
Registration by phone or in-person only
Must call Club at (314)361-2437 or visit during business hours (12-9)
Monthly or annual membership to the Chess Club and US Chess required