2024 Spring Chess Classic
The Spring Classic 2024 is set to take place at the Saint Louis Chess Club from April 11 - 20, 2024. Renowned for offering intense competition, the Classic Chess series is an ideal proving ground for Grandmasters and International Masters to measure their mettle against equally skilled opponents. The 2024 Spring Chess Classic will feature two 10-player Round Robin tournaments. Over a compelling 9-day period, these elite competitors will contend for a significant prize fund of $40,000 and seek to acquire invaluable experience in a high-caliber event.
| Dates | April 11 - 20, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Location | Saint Louis Chess Club |
| Format | Two 10-Player Round Robins |
| Time Control | G/90+30 (first 40 moves), then G/30+30 |
| Prize Fund | $40,000 |
| Day | Time* | Groups A & B |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, April 11 | 12:30 PM | Player Meeting |
| 1:00 PM | Round 1 | |
| Friday, April 12 | 1:00 PM | Round 2 |
| Saturday, April 13 | 1:00 PM | Round 3 |
| Sunday, April 14 | 1:00 PM | Round 4 |
| Monday, April 15 | 1:00 PM | Round 5 |
| Tuesday, April 16 | 1:00 PM | Round 6 |
| Wednesday, April 17 | 1:00 PM | Round 7 |
| Thursday, April 18 | 1:00 PM | Round 8 |
| Friday, April 19 | 11:00 AM | Round 9 |
| 5:00 PM | Playoff (if necessary) | |
| 6:00 PM | Closing Dinner |
* All times listed are Central Time*
The 2024 Spring Chess Classic features a combined prize fund of $40,000!
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $5,000 | 6th | $1,500 |
| 2nd | $4,000 | 7th | $1,500 |
| 3rd | $3,000 | 8th | $1,000 |
| 4th | $2,500 | 9th | $1,000 |
| 5th | $2,000 | 10th | $1,000 |
| Winner's Bonus: $500 | |||
| Total Prize Fund: $23,000 | |||
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $4,000 | 6th | $1,000 |
| 2nd | $3,000 | 7th | $750 |
| 3rd | $2,500 | 8th | $750 |
| 4th | $2,000 | 9th | $500 |
| 5th | $1,500 | 10th | $500 |
| Winner's Bonus: $500 | |||
| Total Prize Fund: $17,000 | |||
