Event Details

Mar 8, 2025

9:00 am CDT

Il Monastero, Saint Louis University

This one day Scholastic Chess event will feature three sections for K through 12 students. It features a four round swiss open with two sections [K – 6 Open & K – 12 Open]. Beginners can play in our Introductory Quads to get experience with tournament play. This tournament will be rated by US Chess and provide all students with a national chess rating.

This is the sixth tournament in our 7 tournament Grand Prix. Students who participate in those tournaments are eligible for Grand Prix Awards and Prizes at the end of the season.

Join us this March 8th, 2025 at Il Monastero on SLU’s Campus for this exciting day of chess competition.

Additional Details

Registration & Check-In

Event Check-in: Saturday, March 8th – 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
(Late arrivals will not be paired for round 1)

Registration closes Thursday night before the event.
No registration at the door.

$10 Day-of entry only available for Introductory Quads.
Space is limited to 200 participants.

Round Times

K12 Open

10 AM | 11:45 AM | 1:45 PM | 3:30 PM

K6 Open

10 AM | 11:45 AM | 1:45 PM | 3:30 PM

Introductory Quads

10 AM to 12 PM

Awards to follow shortly after the final rounds.

Individual and Team Price Trophies

K – 12 Open – Individuals
First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Top Female, Top U1200, Top U1000, Top U800, Top Unrated
K – 6 Open – Individuals
First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Top Female, Top U1000, Top U800, Top U600, Top Unrated
Introductory Quads – Individuals
First Place for each Quad
K – 12 Open – Teams
First, Second, Third, Fourth
K – 6 Open – Teams
First, Second, Third, Fourth

Deciding Which Section to Play In

The K-12 Open is designed for tournament chess players with experience playing over-the-board tournaments. This section will feature the strongest players and intense competition. Open to all in K-12 grades.

The K-6 Open is designed for chess players who may have only played online in the past two years and would like to experience a swiss style tournament in over-the-board play. Open to all in K-6 grades.

The Introductory Quads are designed for players new to tournament chess, or just new to over-the-board chess. Players are grouped together with three other players of similar ability (as determined by the tournament director). Open to all in the grades preK-12.

Rating & Membership

  • USCF Rated.
  • USCF Membership Required.
  • Free 1-year USCF Membership to all students who are new to rated tournaments.
  • Reduced-cost USCF membership renewals are available on-site.

Additional Information

For any additional information, please contact us at tournaments@saintlouischessclub.org or 314.930.6507

2024-2025 Grand Prix Rules