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Event Details

Aug 14, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025

The ending tour stop and signature event of the GCT circuit, the Sinquefield Cup continues its traditional classical format. Hosted annually by the Saint Louis Chess Club with a $350,000 total prize fund, the strongest tournament on American soil will be the final opportunity for competitors to earn points in the 2025 Grand Chess Tour. This event will feature nine full-tour players and one wildcard player.

Follow all the action as it happens by watching our professional commentary team of Grandmasters Yasser Seirawan and Peter Svidler and International Master Nazi Paikidze and Woman Grandmaster Anastasia Karlovich on the Saint Louis Chess Club’s Youtube and Twitch channels.

Please note that this is a closed tournament. No spectators will be permitted at the venue.

web graphic - 2025 Sinquefield Cup - Pairings Round 6
web graphic - 2025 Sinquefield Cup - Results RD 5 (00098)
web graphic - 2025 Sinquefield Cup - Standings After Round 5
web graphic - 2025 Sinquefield Cup - Road to the Finals

photo - 2025 Sinquefield Cup - Day 1 Nodirbek Levon - LOS02993
photo - 2025 Sinquefield Cup - Day 4 - GM Nodirbek GM Caruana LOS07297
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photo - 2025 Sinquefield Cup - Day 1 - Gukesh Pragg DSC_1925
photo - 2025 Sinquefield Cup - Day 1 - GM Wesley So waits at the chess board - DSC_1932
photo - 2025 Sinquefield Cup - Day 4 - GM Firouzja - LOS06790
photo - 2025 Sinquefield Cup - Day 1 - Firouzja MVL - LOS02205
photo - 2025 Sinquefield Cup Day 1 - Wesley So - DSC_1982
photo - 2025 Sinquefield Cup - Day 1- Pragg vs Gukesh - LOS02907
photo - 2025 Sinquefield Cup - Day 1 - GM Sam Sevian GM Wesley So playing chess - DSC_1939