Current - August 7, 2026
GET AUGUST CHESS TICKETS: R&B, Sinquefield & Cairns Cups, GCT Finals!
Take your seat at the board for Saint Louis Chess Club’s premier open competitions. From fast-paced rapid play to championship weekends, these US Chess-rated tournaments welcome ambitious players ready for a serious challenge.
August 8, 2026
Five rounds. One action-packed day. The Noble Crown Rapid Open brings a fast Swiss format and a guaranteed prize fund to the Saint Louis Chess Club, with sections and competition for players across the rating spectrum.
September 18–20, 2026
Settle in for a full weekend of classical chess. This five-round G/90 +30 Swiss features Premiere and Reserve sections, strong competition, and a $5,000 guaranteed prize fund.
September 26, 2026
Make every minute count in this one-day rapid showdown. Five rounds of G/25 +10 chess, a $1,000 guaranteed prize fund, and plenty of chances to test your nerve over the board.
November 13–15, 2026
A Saint Louis holiday tradition with serious stakes: five rounds, Premiere and Reserve sections, FIDE and US Chess-rated play in the top section, and a $10,000 guaranteed prize fund.
December 18–20, 2026
Close the year with a championship weekend at the Club. Compete in a five-round G/90 +30 Swiss with Premiere and Reserve sections and a $5,000 guaranteed prize fund.
