Club Championship (FIDE Rated)

The Saint Louis Chess Club will host "Club Championship," a in-person over the board tournament from Saturday/Sunday, January 8th & 9th.

Format:

• 2 Sections:
  • Championship Section (FIDE Rated)
  • Class Player Championship Section (USCF Rated)
  • Must be registered by Friday, 1/7 by 7:00 PM

Championship Section (FIDE Rated)

• G/90 + 30 Second increment
• Free entries for GM's & IM's
• EF: $50 by 1/3/22, $75 after
• 4 Rounds:
  • Saturday 12 & 4:45
  • Sunday 12 & 4:45
• One 1/2 point bye available in any round if declared before round 1
• Prizes:
  • Winner gets their name engraved on Club Championship Trophy as 2021 Club Champion
  • $1,000-$500-$400
  • Top U2350: $350
  • Top U2201: $200

Class Player Championship (USCF Rated)

• G/60 + 6 second increment
• Free entries for GM's & IM's
• EF: $50 by 1/3/22, $75 after
• 5 Rounds:
  • Saturday 12, 2:45, 5:30
  • Sunday 12 & 2:45
• Two 1/2 point byes available in any round if declared before round 3
• Prizes:
  • Winner gets their name engraved on Club Championship Trophy as 2021 Class Player Champion
  • $500-$300
  • Top U1701: $225-$150
  • Top U1501: $125-$100
  • Top U1301: $90-$60

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