2024 Grand Chess Tour

The ending tour stop and signature event of the GCT circuit, the Sinquefield Cup continues its traditional classical format. Hosted annually by the Saint Louis Chess Club with a $350,000 total prize fund, the strongest tournament on American soil will be the final opportunity for competitors to earn points in the 2024 Grand Chess Tour. And at the end of the tournament, a new tour champion will be crowned.

Marking the midway point of the tour will be the SuperUnited Croatia Rapid & Blitz, which starts July 8. Following the same format as the Superbet Warsaw Rapid & Blitz, eight tour regulars and two wildcards will get another chance to display their skills under immense time pressure. Taking place in Zagreb, Croatia, the SuperUnited Rapid & Blitz continues to be one of the major stops in the Grand Chess Tour.

Kicking off the 2024 Grand Chess Tour will be the Superbet Warsaw Rapid & Blitz, the first of three speed chess events. With eight tour players along with two wildcards, a total of $175,000 will be up for grabs in the prize fund. The event starts with nine rounds of rapid action, followed by eighteen rounds of blitz, for a total of 27 games spread across five days.

The key regulations governing the 2024 Grand Chess Tour are as follows: