The 2017 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 2017 Sinquefield Cup Champion.
| DATES | August 1 - 12, 2017 |
|---|---|
| LOCATION | Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis |
| FORMAT | 10-Player Round Robin |
| PRIZE FUND | $300,000 |
| COMMENTATORS |
English - GM Yasser Seirawan, WGM Jennifer Shahade, GM Maurice Ashley and GM Cristian Chirila Live Audience - GM Var Akobian, GM Eric Hansen Spanish - GM Alejandro Ramirez and WIM Ivette Garcia German - GM Jan Gustafsson (rounds 8 and 9 only) |
| SPECTATORS | Buy tickets here! |
| Photos | For event photos, visit our Flickr page. |
2017 Sinquefield Cup Champion, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave with Dr. Jeanne and Rex Sinquefield
Participants
Magnus Carlsen • Fabiano Caruana • Sergey Karjakin • Hikaru Nakamura • Maxime Vachier-Lagrave • Viswanathan Anand • Wesley So • Ian Nepomniachtchi • Levon Aronian • Peter Svidler
Final Tournament Standings
Schedule of Events
| DATE | TIME* | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, August 1 | 4-5:30 PM | Autograph Signing |
| 6:00 PM | Opening Ceremony | |
| Wednesday, August 2 | 1:00 PM | Round 1 |
| Thursday, August 3 | 1:00 PM | Round 2 |
| Friday, August 4 | 1:00 PM | Round 3 |
| Saturday, August 5 | 1:00 PM | Round 4 |
| Sunday, August 6 | 1:00 PM | Round 5 |
| Monday, August 7 | Rest Day | |
| Tuesday, August 8 | 1:00 PM | Round 6 |
| Wednesday, August 9 | 1:00 PM | Round 7 |
| Thursday, August 10 | 1:00 PM | Round 8 |
| Friday, August 11 | 1:00 PM | Round 9 |
| Saturday, August 12 | 1:00 PM | Playoff (if necessary) |
| 6:00 PM | Closing Ceremony** |
* All times listed are CDT (GMT-5). Dates and times subject to change.
**Private Event by invite only
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 | ||
Grand Chess Tour: Art of Chess
The Grand Chess Tour will be complemented this year by a traveling exhibition of chess-related art and artifacts from the Dr. Jeanne and Rex Sinquefield Collection and the permanent collection of the World Chess Hall of Fame. You can view the exhibition at the World Chess Hall of Fame directly across the street from the Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis at 4652 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO.
For more information on the exhibition and artififacts >
Grand Chess Tour Merchandise
Autograph Day Guidelines: August 1, 4-5:30 p.m.
Meet & Greet Autograph Session Attendees are welcome to bring their own items to be autographed, and signable merchandise will be available for purchase at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis. Due to time constraints, each person will be allowed one autograph per player. In order to accommodate as many attendees as possible, photos with players will not be allowed. This is a first-come, first-served event. Please arrive early to reserve your space. We will start handing out line tickets at 10:00 a.m. on August 1st. After receiving your ticket, you may leave the venue and come back closer to the time of the event.
Live Spectator Accommodations
Spectators are welcome to watch the rounds live at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis with a $10/round ticket. Tickets will include the following:
- Access to theater style seating in the main lobby to view commentary of the event
- 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
- Discount on food at Kingside Diner located next door and 10% discount at Culpeppers grill with wristband
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Buy tickets here!
The Chess Club has special hotel rates with the following hotels. 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: $115 for a king room |
Holiday Inn Express Chess rate: $109/night |
Hampton Inn & Suites Chess Rate: 10% off online through link. |