The tournament "Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz", the penultimate stage of the 2017 Grand Chess Tour, takes place in the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis from 14-19 August and Garry Kasparov returns, as a wild card, to official chess after 12 years.
| DATES | August 13-19, 2017 |
|---|---|
| LOCATION | Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis |
| FORMAT | 10-Player Round Robin |
| PRIZE FUND | $150,000 |
| COMMENTATORS |
English - GM Yasser Seirawan, WGM Jennifer Shahade, and GM Maurice Ashley
Spanish - GM Alejandro Ramirez and WIM Ivette Garcia
German – GM Jan Gustafsson & GM Robert Rabiega
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| SPECTATORS | $10/ round Buy tickets here! |
Participants
| DATE | TIME* | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, August 13 | 4-5:30 PM | Autograph Signing |
| 6:00 PM | Opening Ceremony** | |
| Monday, August 14 | 1:00 PM | Rapid | Rounds 1 - 3 |
| Tuesday, August 15 | 1:00 PM | Rapid | Rounds 4 - 6 |
| Wednesday, August 16 | 1:00 PM | Rapid | Rounds 7 - 9 |
| Thursday, August 17 | 1:00 PM | Blitz | Rounds 1 - 9 |
| Friday, August 18 | 1:00 PM | Blitz | Rounds 10 - 18 |
| Saturday, August 19 | 11: 00 AM | Playoff (if necessary) |
| 3:00 PM | Ultimate Moves | |
| 6:00 PM | Closing Ceremony** | |
| Sunday, August 20 | Player Departure |
* All times listed are (GMT-5). Dates and times subject to change.
** Private Event by invite only
Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz Prize Fund
| PLACE | PRIZE | PLACE | PRIZE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $37,500 | 6th | $10,000 |
| 2nd | $25,000 | 7th | $7,500 |
| 3rd | $20,000 | 8th | $7,500 |
| 4th | $15,000 | 9th | $7,500 |
| 5th | $12,500 | 10th | $7,500 |
| Total Prize Fund | $150,000 | ||
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