An integral component of the Grand Chess Tour since 2017, this year's Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz is set to be filled with fast-paced action and drama. This will be the third and final rapid and blitz event of the tour, with another $175,000 in prize money on the line for the participants.
Fans should make sure to catch all the action online via the Saint Louis Chess Club’s Twitch & YouTube channels.
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DATES |
November 12-19, 2023 |
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LOCATION |
Saint Louis Chess Club, Missouri, USA |
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FORMAT |
10 Player Round Robin |
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PRIZE FUND |
$175,000 |
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Time* |
Event |
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November 12 |
Player Arrival |
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November 14 |
1:00 PM |
Rapid Round 1 |
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2:30 PM |
Rapid Round 2 |
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4:00 PM |
Rapid Round 3 |
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November 15 |
1:00 PM |
Rapid Round 4 |
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2:30 PM |
Rapid Round 5 |
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4:00 PM |
Rapid Round 6 |
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November 16 |
1:00 PM |
Rapid Round 7 |
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2:30 PM |
Rapid Round 8 |
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4:00 PM |
Rapid Round 9 |
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November 17 |
1:00 PM |
Blitz Day 1 |
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November 18 |
1:00 PM |
Blitz Day 2 |
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5:30 PM |
Playoffs (If necessary) |
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November 19 |
Player Departure | |
*All times are local time, Central Time*
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Place |
Prize |
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1st |
$40,000 |
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2nd |
$30,000 |
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3rd |
$25,000 |
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4th |
$20,000 |
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5th |
$15,000 |
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6th |
$11,000 |
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7th |
$10,000 |
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8th |
$9,000 |
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9th |
$8,000 |
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10th |
$7,000 |