Event Details

Dec 3, 2024 - Dec 7, 2024

Maryland Ballroom at the Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza Hotel

2024 Saint Louis Masters Winners GM Fabiano Caruana & GM Alexander Donchenko

The 2024 Saint Louis Masters is a premier chess event featuring top international players competing over nine intense rounds. With a prize fund of $100,000, this tournament promises high-stakes action and thrilling games.

Key Features

    • Live Streaming: Follow all the action live on uschesschamps.com and on the Saint Louis Chess Club’s YouTube and Twitch channels, Round 1 – 8 begins at 3:00PM CT and Round 9 begins at 10:00AM CT.
    • Expert Commentary: Insightful commentary provided by renowned chess personalities, Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan, International Master Nazi Paikidze and Woman Grandmaster Katerina Nemcova analyzing each game move-by-move.
    • Norm Opportunities: The tournament is registered with FIDE as a norm-producing event, offering players the chance to achieve title norms.
    • Elite Competition: Up to 60 top-rated players from around the world will compete in a 9-round Swiss System format.
    • Pathway to Elite Status: As part of the FIDE Circuit, this event contributes to players’ standings for qualification into future top-tier tournaments.
    • Anti-Cheating Measures: Advanced protocols will be in place to ensure fair play throughout the event.

Schedule

Date Time Event
Tuesday, December 3 9:30 AM Players Meeting & Pairings
10:00 AM Round 1
4:00 PM Round 2
Wednesday, December 4 10:00 AM Round 3
4:00 PM Round 4
Thursday, December 5 10:00 AM Round 5
4:00 PM Round 6
Friday, December 6 10:00 AM Round 7
4:00 PM Round 8
Saturday, December 7 10:00 AM Round 9
2:00 PM Awards Presentation (following last game)


Participants

The Saint Louis Masters will feature a select group of up to 60 internationally ranked players, including top grandmasters and rising stars from around the globe.

Prize Fund

Place Prize
1st $20,000
2nd $15,000
3rd $8,000
4th $7,000
5th $6,000
6th $5,000
7th $4,000
8th $3,250
9th $2,500
10th $2,250
11th $2,000
12th $1,750
13th $1,500
14th $1,000
15th $750
Under 2600 – 1st $4,000
Under 2600 – 2nd $2,600
Under 2600 – 3rd $1,200
Under 2500 – 1st $3,400
Under 2500 – 2nd $2,000
Under 2500 – 3rd $1,000
Under 2400 – 1st $3,250
Under 2400 – 2nd $1,750
Under 2400 – 3rd $800
Total Prize Fund: $100,000

Prizes will be shared equally among tied players. There will be no playoffs. All prize money will be awarded based on final standings.

Venue

Location: Maryland Ballroom at the Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza Hotel

Address: 212 N Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108

Experience the tournament in a luxurious setting located in the heart of St. Louis. The venue offers top-notch amenities and is within walking distance of many city attractions.

2024 Saint Louis Masters Day 1 Photo