October 8–22, 2026 · Saint Louis

2026 U.S. Chess Championships

Witness the nation's top grandmasters compete at the 2026 US Chess Championship and 2025 US Women’s Championship, with daily tickets just $25 ($10 for STLCC annual members) including playing hall access. Make sure to join us for the Opening Ceremony on Thursday, October 8th at MAC Downtown and the Closing Celebration on Thursday, October 22nd at the Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza. Commemorate the event with an optional customized vinyl board and celebrate with the champions by adding on your ticket to the Opening & Closing Ceremonies. Secure your limited, standing-room-only ticket now for this premier chess event!

Rounds begin at noon CTOctober 9–21 · Playoff October 22

Saint Louis Chess Club4663 Maryland Avenue · Saint Louis, MO 63108

$25 per day$10 for STLCC annual members

Tournament hall access

Get close to the action with standing-room access for your selected day.

Light refreshments

Included with every tournament ticket.

Opening ceremony parking

Parking validation is available at registration for the opening ceremony only.

Choose Your Tickets

OPENING & CLOSING CEREMONIES

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2026 U.S. Chess Championships Closing Ceremony — Thursday, October 22

5:30–9 p.m. CT. Celebrate the 2026 champions at The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza, Khorassan Ballroom, 212 Kingshighway Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO 63108. Includes light refreshments.

$25.00

ROUND TICKETS

Daily admission is $25 per person. Saint Louis Chess Club annual members pay $10 per day. Choose your tickets, then confirm annual membership below to apply the member rate. The member rate applies only when all round-ticket holders in the order are annual members.

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Round 1 — Friday, October 9

Play begins at 12:00 p.m. CT. One-day access to the tournament hall (standing room only), light refreshments and live GM commentary.

$25.00

Round 2 — Saturday, October 10

Play begins at 12:00 p.m. CT. One-day access to the tournament hall (standing room only), light refreshments and live GM commentary.

$25.00

Round 3 — Sunday, October 11

Play begins at 12:00 p.m. CT. One-day access to the tournament hall (standing room only), light refreshments and live GM commentary.

$25.00

Round 4 — Monday, October 12

Play begins at 12:00 p.m. CT. One-day access to the tournament hall (standing room only), light refreshments and live GM commentary.

$25.00

Round 5 — Wednesday, October 14

Play begins at 12:00 p.m. CT. One-day access to the tournament hall (standing room only), light refreshments and live GM commentary.

$25.00

Round 6 — Thursday, October 15

Play begins at 12:00 p.m. CT. One-day access to the tournament hall (standing room only), light refreshments and live GM commentary.

$25.00

Round 7 — Friday, October 16

Play begins at 12:00 p.m. CT. One-day access to the tournament hall (standing room only), light refreshments and live GM commentary.

$25.00

Round 8 — Saturday, October 17

Play begins at 12:00 p.m. CT. One-day access to the tournament hall (standing room only), light refreshments and live GM commentary.

$25.00

Round 9 — Monday, October 19

Play begins at 12:00 p.m. CT. One-day access to the tournament hall (standing room only), light refreshments and live GM commentary.

$25.00

Round 10 — Tuesday, October 20

Play begins at 12:00 p.m. CT. One-day access to the tournament hall (standing room only), light refreshments and live GM commentary.

$25.00

Round 11 — Wednesday, October 21

Play begins at 12:00 p.m. CT. One-day access to the tournament hall (standing room only), light refreshments and live GM commentary.

$25.00

Playoff — Thursday, October 22

Play begins at 12:00 p.m. CT. One-day access to the tournament hall (standing room only), light refreshments and live GM commentary.

$25.00
Total: $0.00

  • The $10 rate applies to round and playoff tickets for current Saint Louis Chess Club annual members. Purchase tickets for nonmember guests in a separate order. Opening and closing ceremonies remain $25 each.

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Plan your visit

When are the tournament rounds?

All rounds begin at 12:00 p.m. CT at the Saint Louis Chess Club, 4663 Maryland Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63108.

Rounds 1–4: October 9, 10, 11 and 12
Rounds 5–8: October 14, 15, 16 and 17
Rounds 9–11: October 19, 20 and 21
Playoff: Thursday, October 22

What does a daily ticket include?

One-day tournament hall access and light refreshments. Tournament hall access is standing-room only.

Is there an annual member rate?

Daily tournament tickets are $25 per person. Current Saint Louis Chess Club annual members pay $10 per day. Choose your tickets, then select Yes on the annual-membership question below the ticket list to apply the member rate. All round-ticket holders in that order must be annual members; purchase tickets for nonmember guests in a separate order. Opening and closing ceremony tickets remain $25 each.

Can I attend the opening and closing celebrations?

Opening & U.S. and World Inductions Ceremony
Thursday, October 8 · 5–7 p.m. CT
Missouri Athletic Club Downtown
405 Washington Avenue · Saint Louis, MO 63102

Closing Celebration
Thursday, October 22 · 5:30–9 p.m. CT
The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza, Khorassan Ballroom
212 Kingshighway Boulevard · Saint Louis, MO 63108

Tickets are $25 for each event and include light refreshments. Parking validation is available at registration for the opening ceremony only.

Who can help with ticket questions?

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

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Grandmasters compete during Round 9 of the 2025 U.S. Chess Championship.
Players shake hands across the board during Round 9 of the 2025 U.S. Women’s Chess Championship.

Scenes from the 2025 U.S. Championships. Photos: Lennart Ootes / Saint Louis Chess Club.

Saint Louis Chess Club

4663 Maryland Avenue · Saint Louis, MO 63108

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