Event Details

Apr 12, 2025

9:00 am CDT

Il Monastero, SLU

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 seventh and final 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 April 12th, 2025, at Il Monastero on SLU’s Campus for this exciting day of chess competition.

Event Check-in: Saturday, April 12th – 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

(Late arrivals will not be paired for round 1.)

Additional Details

Registration Details

Registration 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.
Entry Fee $10 Online – Closes Thursday before the Event – No Entry at the Door.

Individual and Team Prize 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

How to decide 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

Byes – One half point bye available before round 1. Must be included in registration.

For more information, contact us at tournaments@saintlouischessclub.org or 314.930.6507

Rules

2024-2025 Grand Prix Rules