2025 U.S. Chess Championships
Oct 10, 2025 — Oct 26, 2025
Saint Louis Chess Club
The Saint Louis Chess Club proudly hosts America’s most prestigious chess events: the 2025 U.S. Chess Championship and U.S. Women’s Chess Championship. For two weeks this October, the newly expanded Saint Louis Chess Club will become the epicenter of American chess as 24 elite players compete in these historic tournaments.
Over 11 grueling rounds, the nation’s strongest players will battle for the most coveted titles in American chess, competing for a combined prize fund of $402,000. These championships, which have crowned legends from Bobby Fischer to Fabiano Caruana, determine our national champions and showcase the exceptional depth of American chess talent.
The games will be streamed live daily at 12:20 PM CT with expert commentary and analysis from the world-renowned team of Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan, Grandmaster Maurice Ashley, and Woman Grandmaster Katerina Nemcova.