The 2019 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz will be the fourth event in the 2019 GCT schedule. Held just before the Sinquefield Cup, the tournament holds a key position in the 2019 roster as it marks the mid-way point of the regular season events this year. The tournament will have a new champion as GM Hikaru Nakamura is not returning to defend his title. However, World Champion Magnus Carlsen will be playing the event for the first time in 2019.
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DATES |
August 10 - 15, 2019 |
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VENUE |
Saint Louis Chess Club, Saint Louis, Missouri |
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FORMAT |
10 Player Round Robin |
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COMMENTATORS |
GM Yasser Seirawan, WGM Jennifer Shahade, GM Cristian Chirilă and GM Maurice Ashley, GM Evgeny Miroshnichenko and GM Almira Skripchenko |
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PRIZE FUND |
$150,000 |
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SPECTATORS |
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Schedule
Opening Ceremony & Press Conference to be held on August 9 by invite only.
Rapid
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August 10 |
August 11 |
August 12 |
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1:00 PM |
Round 1 |
Round 4 |
Round 7 |
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2:30 PM |
Round 2 |
Round 5 |
Round 8 |
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4:00 PM |
Round 3 |
Round 6 |
Round 9 |
Blitz
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August 13 |
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August 14 |
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August 15 |
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1:00 PM |
Round 1 |
1:00 PM |
Round 10 |
5:00 PM | Autograph Session |
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Round 2 |
1:30 PM |
Round 11 |
6:00 PM | Closing Ceremony (Private) |
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Round 3 |
2:00 PM |
Round 12 |
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2:30 PM |
Round 4 |
2:30 PM |
Round 13 |
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3:00 PM |
Round 5 |
3:00 PM |
Round 14 |
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3:30 PM |
Round 6 |
3:30 PM |
Round 15 |
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4:00 PM |
Round 7 |
4:00 PM |
Round 16 |
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4:30 PM |
Round 8 |
4:30 PM |
Round 17 |
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5:00 PM |
Round 9 |
5:00 PM |
Round 18 |
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5:30 PM |
Playoffs |
The Ultimate Moves Exhibition match will take place on August 29th at 2 p.m. or shortly after the playoff ends
Live Spectator Accommodations
Spectators are welcome to watch the rounds live at the Saint Louis Chess Club with a $10/round ticket. All access 5-day pass available for $40. Tickets will include the following:
- Access to theater style seating in the main lobby to view commentary of the event with light snacks and beverages
- Access to watch the players live on the second floor (no cell phones permitted)
- Live commentary and group discussion with Grandmasters next door at Kingside Diner with beverage station
- 50% discount on food at Kingside Diner located next door
- Valet parking available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
The Chess Club has special hotel rates with the following establishments. Please make sure to ask for the "chess rate" when making reservations.
Tickets to watch the tournament live are available here >