Sinquefield Cup

The Sinquefield Cup is an elite international chess event and brings a classical GCT event to Saint Louis. This year, it's the last stop of the tour, and will feature all 10 of the full tour participants. Over the course of nine rounds, these competitors will battle for $325,000 in prize money, points toward the Grand Chess Tour, and the coveted title of 2020 Sinquefield Cup Champion.

DATES

August 30 – September 10, 2020

VENUE

Saint Louis Chess Club, Saint Louis, Missouri

FORMAT

10 Player Round Robin

PRIZE FUND

$325,000

SPECTATOR

Ticket info coming soon!

 

Participants

Magnus

Carlsen

Hikaru

Nakamura

Maxime

Vachier-Lagrave

Liren

Ding

Wesley

So

Ian

Nepomniachtchi

Fabiano

Caruana

Anish

Giri

Levon

Aronian

Alexander

Grischuk

 

Schedule

Date

Time (CDT)

Event
August 30 18:00 **Opening Ceremony**

August 31

13:00

Round 1

September 1

13:00

Round 2

September 2

13:00

Round 3

 September 3 13:00

Round 4

 September 4 13:00

Round 5

September 5 13:00

Rest Day

September 6 13:00

Round 6

September 7 13:00

Round 7

September 8 13:00

Round 8

September 9

13:00 Round 9
September 10 13:00 Playoffs
18:00 **Closing Ceremony**


 

**Private Event by invite only**

 

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 >  

 

Chase Park Plaza Hotel

 

Holiday Inn Express

 

Hampton Inn & Suites

 

Parkway Hotel

 

 

212 N. Kingshighway
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(877)-587-2427

 

4630 Lindell Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-4900

 

5650 Oakland Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 655-3994

 

4550 Forest Park Ave. 
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 256-7777

 

Chess rate: $159/night
$179/suite

 

Call for rates

 

Call for rates  

 

Chess Rate: $122/night  
ask for CHESS TARIFF RATE