The American Cup
The American Cup a brand new tournament featuring a exciting and rare double elimination format. This new tournament will bring world class chess masters to America's chess capital to compete in a fierce do or die struggle for $300,000 in prize money.
Live spectators will be allowed to watch the event at the Saint Louis Chess Club or they can watch it online at uschesschamps.com, youtube.com/stlchessclub, and twitch.tv/stlchessclub.
Tickets Price:
- Free for annual Saint Louis Chess Club members
- $10 per day for monthly members and non-members
Tickets will include:
- Complimentary beverages and snacks available.
- Access to watch game play live in the tournament hall.
- Live game analysis and commentary broadcast in the Saint Louis Chess Club lobby and next door at Queenside.
| Date | *Time | Champion's Bracket | Elimination Bracket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, April 20 | 1:00 PM | Match 1-4 Game 1 | |
| Thursday, April 21 | 1:00 PM | Match 1-4 Game 2 | |
| 6:00 PM | Match 1-4 Playoffs | ||
| Friday, April 22 | 1:00 PM | Match 7-8 Game 1 | Match 5-6 Game 1 |
| 3:30 PM | Match 5-6 Game 2 | ||
| 6:00 PM | Match 5-6 Playoffs | ||
| Saturday, April 23 | 1:00 PM | Match 7-8 Game 2 | Rest Day |
| 6:00 PM | Match 7-8 Playoffs | ||
| Sunday, April 24 | 1:00 PM | Match 11 Game 1 | Match 9-10 Game 1 |
| 3:30 PM | Match 9-10 Game 2 | ||
| 6:00 PM | Match 9-10 Playoffs | ||
| Monday, April 25 | 1:00 PM | Match 11 Game 2 | Match 12 Game 1 |
| 3:30 PM | Match 12 Game 2 | ||
| 6:00 PM | Match 11 Playoff | Match 12 Playoff | |
| Tuesday, April 26 | 1:00 PM | Rest Day | Match 13 Game 1 |
| 3:30 PM | Match 13 Game 2 | ||
| 6:00 PM | Match 13 Playoff | ||
| Wednesday, April 27 | 1:00 PM | Match 14 Game 1 | |
| Thursday, April 28 | 1:00 PM | Match 14 Game 2 | |
| 6:00 PM | Match 14 Playoff | ||
| Friday, April 29 | 1:00 PM | †Match 15 Game 1 | |
| 3:30 PM | †Match 15 Game 2 | ||
| 6:00 PM | †Match 15 Playoff | ||
| †Match 15 is only needed if each player involved has lost only one match thus far | |||
April 19th, 2022 1:00 PM
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April 30th, 2022 7:00 PM
Saint Louis Chess Club
4657 Maryland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108
United States
4657 Maryland Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63108
United States
| Day 1, April 20 | 10.000000000 |
| Day 2, April 21 | 10.000000000 |
| Day 3, April 22 | 10.000000000 |
| Day 4, April 23 | 10.000000000 |
| Day 5, April 24 | 10.000000000 |
| Day 6, April 25 | 10.000000000 |
| Day 7, April 26 | 10.000000000 |
| Day 8, April 27 | 10.000000000 |
| Day 9, April 28 | 10.000000000 |
| Day 10, April 29 | 10.000000000 |
