The Saint Louis Chess Club welcomes chess enthusiasts to Thanksgiving Open, a premier event featuring a 5-round Swiss System tournament with two sections.
The event will take place from November 29 to December 1 at the the Maryland Ballroom in Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta St. Louis.
The Open Section is FIDE rated, while the U1800 section is open to players with a US Chess rating under 1800.
Time Control is G/90;+30 increment. Round times are Friday 6:30 PM, Saturday 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM, Sunday 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Note that the space is limited to 120 participants.
$4,200 in Prizes
Open Section: 1st $1,000, 2nd $600, 3rd $400, U2300 $300, U2100 $200, U1900 $200.
Under 1800 Section: 1st $500, 2nd $300, 3rd $200, U1500 $200, U1300 $200, U1000 $100, Unrated $100.