2026 Clutch Chess Champions Showdown

AUTOGRAPHS: OCT 26ROUNDS: OCT 27–29

Four Stars. Three Days of Clutch Chess.

Fabiano Caruana playing chess
Fabiano Caruana
Hikaru Nakamura playing chess
Hikaru Nakamura
Javokhir Sindarov playing chess
Javokhir Sindarov
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa playing chess
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa
Autograph session
October 26
4–5 p.m. CT
Tournament play
October 27–29
12 p.m. CT daily
Tournament admission
$50 per day
VIP tickets
$100 per day
Save $25 on 3+ VIP tickets

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Choose your experience
Every VIP daily ticket includes the autograph session on Monday, October 26, 4–5 p.m. CT, regardless of the tournament day selected. Tournament admission is standing-room only.

Save $25 on 3 or more VIP daily tickets.
One $25 discount per order, applied automatically. General admission and autograph-only tickets do not qualify.

VIP TICKETS

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VIP Day 1 — Tuesday, October 27

Standing-room tournament hall access on Tuesday, October 27, beginning at 12 p.m. CT, plus light refreshments. Includes a guaranteed spot at the autograph session on Monday, October 26, 4–5 p.m. CT, and an exclusive photo opportunity at the session.

$100.00

VIP Day 2 — Wednesday, October 28

Standing-room tournament hall access on Wednesday, October 28, beginning at 12 p.m. CT, plus light refreshments. Includes a guaranteed spot at the autograph session on Monday, October 26, 4–5 p.m. CT, and an exclusive photo opportunity at the session.

$100.00

VIP Day 3 — Thursday, October 29

Standing-room tournament hall access on Thursday, October 29, beginning at 12 p.m. CT, plus light refreshments. Includes a guaranteed spot at the autograph session on Monday, October 26, 4–5 p.m. CT, and an exclusive photo opportunity at the session.

$100.00

AUTOGRAPH TICKETS

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Autograph Session Only — Monday, October 26

A guaranteed spot at the autograph session on Monday, October 26, 4–5 p.m. CT, and an exclusive photo opportunity at the session. This ticket is for the autograph session only.

$100.00

Tournament Admission

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Tournament Day 1 — Tuesday, October 27

Standing-room tournament hall access on Tuesday, October 27, beginning at 12 p.m. CT. Light refreshments are included. Autograph-session access is available through a VIP package or autograph-session ticket.

$50.00

Tournament Day 2 — Wednesday, October 28

Standing-room tournament hall access on Wednesday, October 28, beginning at 12 p.m. CT. Light refreshments are included. Autograph-session access is available through a VIP package or autograph-session ticket.

$50.00

Tournament Day 3 — Thursday, October 29

Standing-room tournament hall access on Thursday, October 29, beginning at 12 p.m. CT. Light refreshments are included. Autograph-session access is available through a VIP package or autograph-session ticket.

$50.00
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Frequently asked questions

When does Champions Showdown take place?

Tournament play takes place Tuesday, October 27 through Thursday, October 29, 2026, beginning at 12 p.m. CT each day. The autograph session is Monday, October 26, from 4–5 p.m. CT.

What does a VIP daily ticket include?

Every VIP daily ticket includes standing-room tournament hall access for the selected day, a guaranteed spot at the Monday, October 26 autograph session, and an exclusive photo opportunity at that session. VIP daily tickets also include light refreshments. The autograph session runs from 4–5 p.m. CT on Monday, October 26, even if your VIP tournament ticket is for Wednesday or Thursday.

How does the VIP ticket discount work?

Purchase three or more VIP daily tickets in one order and save $25 automatically. Mix dates or choose the same date. Three VIP tickets total $275; six total $575. The discount applies once per order. General admission and autograph-only tickets do not count toward the three-ticket minimum.

Can I attend only the autograph session?

Yes. The $100 autograph-session ticket includes a guaranteed spot at the Monday, October 26 session, an exclusive photo opportunity and light refreshments. It covers the autograph session only. Autograph-session access is already included with every VIP daily ticket.

What does tournament admission include?

Tournament tickets include standing-room tournament hall access for the selected day or days and light refreshments. Tickets are $50 per day. Select a ticket for each date you plan to attend; all three days total $150. For autograph-session access, choose a VIP daily ticket or an autograph-session ticket.

Is seating reserved?

Tournament hall admission is standing-room only.

Where should I check in?

Please check in at the Saint Louis Chess Club front desk, 4663 Maryland Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63108, for instructions on accessing your selected events.

Who can help with ticket questions?

Email [email protected] or call 314-361-2437.

Please review your selected ticket dates before completing your order. All VIP packages include the autograph session on Monday, October 26, 2026, from 4–5 p.m. CT. Tournament play takes place October 27–29, beginning at 12 p.m. CT daily. Tournament hall admission is standing-room only. Autograph Session Only tickets cover the Monday session only.

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Fabiano Caruana and Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa playing across a chessboard
Caruana and Praggnanandhaa at the 2026 Sinquefield Cup.
Photo: Crystal Fuller / Saint Louis Chess Club
Saint Louis Chess Club

4663 Maryland Avenue · Saint Louis, MO 63108

[email protected] · 314-361-2437

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