Weekly Open Tournaments

Build tournament experience, test your skills, and earn rating points with open competitive chess throughout the week at the Saint Louis Chess Club. Choose from quick-rated quads, classical rated games, blitz, and the monthly Knights series—then follow the current-event link to confirm that week’s schedule and register.

Weekly Open Tournaments

WEDNESDAY — KNIGHTS MONTHLY TOURNAMENT

Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Play one classical round each week in this month-long Swiss, open to all skill levels. The Knights series is US Chess standard-rated and offers a monthly prize fund. Register for the current series to see that month’s dates, time control, entry fee, and bye policy.

Knights Tournament

FRIDAY — FRIDAY NIGHT QUADS

Fridays at 6:00pm
Play three quick-rated games against closely matched opponents in four-player round-robin sections. Registration closes at 5:30pm, and space is limited.

SATURDAY MORNING — RATED GAMES

August 8 session canceled

Saturdays at 10:30am
Choose your schedule in this flexible three-round event, with games at 10:30am, 12:15pm, and 1:45pm. Join any round, arrive late, or leave early; games are US Chess dual-rated.

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SATURDAY NIGHT — BLITZ

August 8 session canceled

Saturdays at 6:00pm
End the day with a fast double-round Swiss: five double rounds and ten blitz games in one night. Registration closes at 5:30pm, and space is limited.

Saturday Night Blitz

SUNDAY — RATED GAMES

Sundays at 3:30pm
Close the weekend with a flexible three-round US Chess dual-rated event. Choose which rounds to play, with the option to enter late or drop out early.

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