Overview

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The 2016 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 2016 Sinquefield Cup Champion.

Dates August 5-16, 2016
Location Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis
Format 10-Player Round Robin
Prize Fund $300,000
Commentators Learn about our live broadcast and audience commentators.
Spectators Purchase tickets here!

 

 

 

Date Time* Event
Thursday, August 4 4:00 PM Autograph Day

6:00 PM Opening Ceremony
Friday, August 5 1:00 PM Round 1
Saturday, August 6 1:00 PM Round 2
Sunday, August 7 1:00 PM Round 3
Monday, August 8 1:00 PM Round 4
Tuesday, August 9 1:00 PM Round 5
Wednesday, August 10
Rest Day
Thursday, August 11 1:00 PM Round 6
Friday, August 12 1:00 PM Round 7
Saturday, August 13 1:00 PM Round 8
Sunday, August 14 1:00 PM Round 9 
Monday, August 15 1:00 PM Playoff (if necessary)

6:00 PM Closing Ceremony
Tuesday, August 16 1:00 PM Ultimate Moves

* All times listed are CDT (GMT-6).

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

Live Spectator Accommodations

Tickets may be purchased to each individual round of the 2016 Sinquefield Cup, which includes unlimited access into the championship tournament hall, additional live grandmaster-led commentary, and complimentary snacks and beverages. Tickets are available here.

Ticket pricing:

Individual Round Day Pass $10
9-Round Pass $80
Ultimate Moves $10

 

The Chess Club has special hotel rates with the following establishments. Please make sure to ask for the "chess rate" when making reservations.

Chase Park Plaza Hotel
212 N. Kingshighway Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(877)-587-2427

Chess rate: $159/night

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

Chess rate: $97/night

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

Chess rate: $84/night 

Hampton Inn & Suites
5650 Oakland Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 655-3994

Chess Rate: 10% off online through link.