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CLUB TOURNAMENTS

OCTOBER MONTHLY CLUB TOURNAMENTS

AUTUMN OPEN

CHAMPIONSHIP

October 25-27


Location: Il Monastero Banquet Center, Saint Louis University

Format: 5-round Swiss System, FIDE-rated in the Open Section

Time Control: G/90 +30 increment

 

- $4,200 in prizes! -

 

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OCTOBER KNIGHTS

October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29


Location: Chase Park Plaza Hotel, Chasement

Format: 5-round Swiss System with one section

Time Control: G/65 +5 increment

Entry Fee: $20

Prizes: $400 Total

1st: $120, 2nd: $80, Top U1700: $70, Top U1500: $60, Top U1200: $50, Biggest Upset: $20

 

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November

Thanksgiving Open
Dates: 11/29 - 12/1/2024
Format: 5 SS
Prize Fund: $4,200

November Knights

Dates: Every Tuesday (11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26)

Format: 5-round Swiss

Prizes: $400 (1st: $120, 2nd: $80, U1700: $70, U1500: $60, U1200: $50, Upset: $20)

December

Gateway City Open
Dates: 12/6-8/2024
Format: 5 SS
Prize Fund: $4,200

December Knights

Dates: Every Tuesday (12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31)

Format: 5-round Swiss

Prizes: $400 (1st: $120, 2nd: $80, U1700: $70, U1500: $60, U1200: $50, Upset: $20)

WEEKLY CLUB TOURNAMENTS

Friday Night Quads

October 4, 11, 18

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Format: 4-player Round Robin

Time Control: G/15 +3 increment

Prizes: $60 to the winner of each quad


Space is limited, so sign up early! Registration closes promptly @ 5:30pm day of event


Saturday Night Blitz

October 5, 12, 19

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Format: Double-Round Swiss System

Time Control: G/3 +2 increment

Entry Fee: $15

Prizes: $400 Total


Space is limited, so sign up early! Registration closes promptly @ 5:30pm day of event


Saturday Rated Games

October 5, 12, 19, & 26

10:30 AM, 12:15 PM & 1:45 PM

Format: The Saturday Rated Games is a 3-round event. Players are able to choose which rounds to play with the option to enter late or drop out early.

Time Control: G/45;d3

Entry Fee: free

Prizes: Brilliancy prize of a free book from the bookstore

Rating & US Chess Membership: US Chess dual rated. Both Club and US Chess membership required.

Byes: Notify TD when taking a bye at least 15 minutes prior to the following round.

Information & Registration: tournaments@saintlouischessclub.org


 

For more information, contact the Chess Club's tournament team

Email: tournaments@saintlouischessclub.org