Current - April 29, 2025
2025 UMB Bank Open Championship — May 16‑18 • $4,200 in prizes • Register now →
This event has already taken place. All information below is for reference only.
total Prize fund
$170,000
Event Type
Invitational Events
Format
On Campus
recent news
Sinquefield Cup offers unparalleled spectator experience
Opening Festivities Kick Off Sinquefield Cup
Sep 9, 2013 - Sep 15, 2013
Saint Louis Chess Club
The Sinquefield Cup is the first-ever Super GM tournament to be held in Saint Louis, and it will feature four of the best players on the planet including the top two in the world: GM Magnus Carlsen and GM Levon Aronian, and the top two in the U.S.: GM Hikaru Nakamura and GM Gata Kamsky.
Live coverage of each round of the event will be hosted here on www.uschesschamps.com, but this event also will offer an unparalleled spectator experience, featuring multiple live Grandmaster commentary teams, access to the playing hall and more!
Magnus Carlsen
Levon Aronian
Hikaru Nakamura
Gata Kamsky
Nakamura Bests Aronian, Carlsen Tops Kamsky at Sinquefield Cup
Nakamura Perfect After 2 Rounds in Saint Louis
Nakamura Clear First at Halfway Point of Sinquefield Cup
Magnus Makes His Move at Sinquefield Cup
Three in the Hunt for Sinquefield Cup
Carlsen Wins Inaugural Sinquefield Cup in Style
Prizes
Ticket Packages
Accommodations
The Chess Club has special hotel rates with the following establishments. Please make sure to ask for the “chess rate” when making reservations.
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