Saint Louis Masters

9-round Swiss tournament with 90 minutes per game with a 30-second increment from move one

The 2026 Saint Louis Masters is a premier chess event featuring top international players competing over nine intense rounds from February 25 to March 2, at the Club’s newly renovated tournament venue. The purpose of this 9-round Swiss System Invitational tournament is to provide internationally titled and up-and-coming titled chess players an opportunity to compete in a prestigious tournament against a high level of competition along with a substantial prize fund of $100,000.

Source: Saint Louis Chess Club