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

Current - 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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Chess Summer Camps
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July 14 -18 Grandmaster Summer Camp | Ursuline Academy

July 14, 2025

8:30 am CDT

Chess Summer Camps are the perfect way to introduce the game of chess to new students, deepen understanding of the game for established players, or offer intensive instruction for aspiring chess masters. Grandmaster instructors provide daily lessons, puzzles, and play to help guide students through each session.

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Educational Events

Beginners Knight

July 14, 2025

5:30 pm CDT

Looking to try out chess in a welcoming, judgment-free environment? Come learn and play with other beginners! Led by our friendly and experienced instructors, Beginners Night offers an engaging and social setting to both learn the rules and practice against other casual players.

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Adult Beginner Class

July 15, 2025

6:30 pm CDT

Learn all of the rules and fundamentals needed to start your chess journey.

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