Upcoming Events

The Saint Louis Chess Club offers an exciting and diverse range of weekly programs, including engaging classes for kids and adults, competitive tournaments, dynamic leagues, expert-led lectures, and more—creating a vibrant hub for chess enthusiasts of all levels.

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Friday Action Tactics Time

July 18, 2025 - December 31, 2025

4:00 pm CDT

Learn essential patterns and the correct technique for solving tactical problems.

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Invitational Events
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2025 U.S. National Championships

Current - July 26, 2025

12:00 pm CDT

The Saint Louis Chess Club is proud to again host the U.S. Senior Championship, U.S. Junior Championship, and U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship for 2025. All three tournaments are by invitation-only to showcase America’s past and upcoming chess phenoms, for newly increased prize funds across all three events! For the Senior Championship the purse is $100,000; for the Juniors Championship, $75,000; and for the Girls Championship, $50,000 in total prizes.

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Weekly Lectures
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Thursday Night Chess: Connect, Learn and Play

July 17, 2025

5:30 pm CDT

Thursday nights are the perfect time to meet up at the chess club. With a relaxed, social setting, you can jump into a game of blitz or bughouse, snag study time with one of our instructors, or even challenge and learn from the Grandmaster in Residence. Whether you’re new to the game or a tournament player, it’s a great way to learn, connect, and enjoy chess.

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Monthly Tournaments
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Kent Family Open Championship 2025

July 18, 2025 - July 20, 2025

The Saint Louis Chess Club welcomes chess enthusiasts to a premier event featuring a 5-round Swiss System tournament with two sections: Open and U1800.

Join us from July 18-20, 2025, at Maryland & Forsyth, Chase Park Plaza for an exciting weekend of chess competition.

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Educational Events

Beginner Breakdown

July 19, 2025

3:00 pm CDT

Learn foundational principles, strategies, and ideas to improve your chess skills.

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