The 2016 Sinquefield Cup is an elite international event, featuring 10 of the strongest chess players in the world. Over the course of nine rounds, these competitors will battle for $300,000 in prize money, points toward the Grand Chess Tour, and the coveted title of 2016 Sinquefield Cup Champion.
| DATES | August 5-16, 2016 |
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| LOCATION | Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis |
| FORMAT | 10-Player Round Robin |
| PRIZE FUND | $300,000 |
| COMMENTATORS | Learn about our live broadcast and audience commentators. |
| SPECTATORS | Purchase tickets here! |
| DATE | TIME* | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, August 4 | 4:00 PM | Autograph Day |
| 6:00 PM | Opening Ceremony | |
| Friday, August 5 | 1:00 PM | Round 1 |
| Saturday, August 6 | 1:00 PM | Round 2 |
| Sunday, August 7 | 1:00 PM | Round 3 |
| Monday, August 8 | 1:00 PM | Round 4 |
| Tuesday, August 9 | 1:00 PM | Round 5 |
| Wednesday, August 10 | Rest Day | |
| Thursday, August 11 | 1:00 PM | Round 6 |
| Friday, August 12 | 1:00 PM | Round 7 |
| Saturday, August 13 | 1:00 PM | Round 8 |
| Sunday, August 14 | 1:00 PM | Round 9 |
| Monday, August 15 | 1:00 PM | Playoff (if necessary) |
| 6:00 PM | Closing Ceremony | |
| Tuesday, August 16 | 1:00 PM | Ultimate Moves |
* All times listed are CDT (GMT-6).
Sinquefield Cup Prize Fund
| PLACE | PRIZE | PLACE | PRIZE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $75,000 | 6th | $20,000 |
| 2nd | $50,000 | 7th | $15,000 |
| 3rd | $40,000 | 8th | $15,000 |
| 4th | $30,000 | 9th | $15,000 |
| 5th | $25,000 | 10th | $15,000 |
| Total Prize Fund | $300,000 | ||
Live Spectator Accommodations
Tickets may be purchased to each individual round of the 2016 Sinquefield Cup, which includes unlimited access into the championship tournament hall, additional live grandmaster-led commentary, and complimentary snacks and beverages. Tickets are available here.
Ticket pricing:
| Individual Round Day Pass | $10 |
| 9-Round Pass | $80 |
| Ultimate Moves | $10 |
The Chess Club has special hotel rates with the following establishments. Please make sure to ask for the "chess rate" when making reservations.
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Chase Park Plaza Hotel Chess rate: $159/night |
Parkway Hotel Chess rate: $97/night |
Holiday Inn Express Chess rate: $84/night |
Hampton Inn & Suites Chess Rate: 10% offonline through link. |