2022 Saint Louis Norm Congress

The Saint Louis Chess Club is happy to announce the return of our Norm tournaments, starting with the 2022 Saint Louis Norm Congress. The invitational norm tournaments brings together players from around the world to compete for cash prizes and the chance to earn Grandmaster and International Master norms.

At A Glance
Dates May 18 - 25, 2022
Location Saint Louis Chess Club 
Format Two 10-Player Round Robins
Time ControlG/90+30 
Prize Fund GM Section $9000  |  IM Section $6000

 

Day Time* Groups A & B
Wednesday, May 18
Player Arrival
Thursday, May 194:00 PMPlayers Meeting
5:00 PM Round 1
Friday, May 20 11:00 AM Round 2
5:00 PM Round 3
Saturday, May 21 11:00 AM Round 4
5:00 PM Round 5
Sunday, May 22 11:00 AM Round 6
5:00 PM Round 7
Monday, May 23 11:00 AM Round 8
Tuesday, May 24 11:00 AM Round 9
4:00 PM Playoff (if necessary)
5:30 PM Closing Dinner
Wednesday, May 25 Player Departure

* All times listed are Central Time*

Saint Louis Norm Congress GM Prize Fund
Place Prize Place Prize
1st $2,000 6th $600
2nd $1,500 7th $600
3rd $1,000 8th $600
4th $800 9th $600
5th $700 10th $600
Total Prize Fund $9,000

 

Saint Louis Norm Congress IM Prize Fund
Place Prize Place Prize
1st $1,200 6th $400
2nd $1,000 7th $400
3rd $700 8th $400
4th $600 9th $400
5th $500 10th v
Total Prize Fund $6,000