Hikaru Nakamura vs. Veselin Topalov

Fabiano Caruana vs. Alexander Grischuk

Wesley So vs. Leinier Dominguez

Magnus Carlsen vs. Ding Liren

The Saint Louis Chess Club will host a series of four matches, the Champions Showdown, November 9-14. In an exciting twist, the three top American players and current World Champion, Magnus Carlsen, will face their opponents in 10 games of rapid and 20 games of blitz. Tournament play will begin November 9 at 1 p.m., with World Champion Magnus Carlsen and No. 1 Chinese Grandmaster Ding Liren beginning November 11 at 1 p.m.

For the first time in recent history, each match will feature play with no delay or increment, meaning the games will be faster and more exhilarating for fans to watch, both online and in person at the Saint Louis Chess Club. Each day the games will be faster with less time on the clocks.

Day Date Time Champions Showdown Thursday Nov. 9 1 - 6:30 PM G/30 Rounds 1 - 4 Friday Nov. 10 1 - 5:30 PM G/20 Rounds 1 - 6

6 - 8 PM WCHOF Global Moves: Americans in Chess Olympiads

Opening Reception Saturday Nov. 11 1 - 5:30 PM G/10 Rounds 1 - 8 Magnus Carlsen vs. Ding Liren G/30 Rounds 1 - 4 Sunday Nov. 12 1 - 5:30 PM G/5 Rounds 1 - 12 Magnus Carlsen vs. Ding Liren G/20 Rounds 1 - 6 Monday Nov. 13 1 - 5:30 PM Magnus Carlsen vs. Ding Liren G/10 Rounds 1 - 8 Tuesday Nov. 14 11 AM - 4:30 PM Magnus Carlsen vs. Ding Liren G/5 Rounds 1-12



Hikaru Nakamura

Vs.

Veselin Topalov Fabiano Caruana

Vs.

Alex Grischuk Place Prize Place Prize 1 st $60,000 1 st $60,000 2 nd $40,000 2 nd $40,000 $100,000 USD $100,000 USD