MARCH 15 – 24, 2025
The Saint Louis Chess Club is proud to present the 2025 American Cup, once again featuring its exciting double-elimination format. This tournament brings the nation’s top chess players to America’s chess capital, competing in a fierce do-or-die battle for $400,000 in total prize money. Fans can expect memorable matches, thrilling upsets, and epic comebacks from the best U.S. players as they vie for the title.
APRIL 21 – 29, 2025
The Saint Louis Chess Club is proud to present the 2025 Spring Chess Classic, featuring two 10-player round-robin sections. This tournament brings together top international chess talent to compete for a $40,000 prize fund.
JUNE 8 – 21, 2025
One of the strongest female super-tournaments in the world returns in 2025 with the fifth edition of the Cairns Cup! This elite tournament features ten of the best female chess players from around the world as they compete for a $250,000 prize fund, the largest in the event’s history. The Cairns Cup shares its format with other prestigious events like the illustrious Sinquefield Cup; a ten player, nine round, round-robin format of traditional classical chess. It also shares the venue in Saint Louis, at the World Chess Hall of Fame located in the historic Central West End neighborhood.
