The 2017 U.S. Championship is an elite national championship event, featuring 12 of the strongest chess players in America. Over the course of eleven rounds, these competitors will battle for $194,000 in prize money, qualification into the World Championship cycle, and the coveted title of 2017 U.S. Champion. At A Glance Dates March 27 - April 10, 2017 Location Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis Format 12-Player Round Robin Prize Fund $194,000 Commentators Learn about our live broadcast and audience commentators. Spectators Click here to purchase tickets.

Date Time* Event Monday, March 27 Player Arrival Tuesday, March 28 6:30 PM Opening Ceremony

Wednesday, March 29 1:00 PM Round 1 Thursday, March 30 1:00 PM Round 2 Friday, March 31 1:00 PM Round 3 Saturday, April 1 1:00 PM Round 4 Sunday, April 2 1:00 PM Round 5 Monday, April 3

Rest Day Tuesday, April 4 1:00 PM Round 6 Wednesday, April 5 1:00 PM Round 7 Thursday, April 6 1:00 PM Round 8 Friday, April 7 1:00 PM Round 9 Saturday, April 8 1:00 PM Round 10 Sunday, April 9 1:00 PM Round 11 Monday, April 10 1:00 PM Playoff (if necessary)

6:30 PM Closing Ceremony * All times listed are CDT (GMT-5).

U.S. Championships Prize Fund PLACE PRIZE PLACE PRIZE 1st $50,000 7th $9,000 2nd $35,000 8th $8,000 3rd $25,000 9th $7,000 4th $20,000 10th $6,000 5th $15,000 11th $5,000 6th $10,000 12th $4,000 Total Prize Fund $194,000

In addition, the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis will sponsor the “$64,000 Fischer Bonus Prize”. Any player that finishes the U.S. Championships field with a perfect 11-0 score shall be awarded an additional $64,000.

The 2017 U.S. Championship is the FIDE zonal championship for the United States.

Live Spectator Accommodations

The Club has special hotel rates with the following establishments. Please make sure to ask for the "chess rate" when making reservations. To purchase tickets, please visit the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis website.

U.S. Chess Championship Sponsors

County Executive Steve Stenger

Mayor Francis Slay