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.

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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.

Download Official Regulations (PDF)

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Sinquefield Cup 2025

August 14 – 29

Richmond Heights, Missouri, USA

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The ending tour stop and signature event of the GCT circuit, the Sinquefield Cup continues its traditional classical format. Hosted annually by the Saint Louis Chess Club with a $350,000 total prize fund, the strongest tournament on American soil will be the final opportunity for competitors to earn points in the 2025 Grand Chess Tour.

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2025 CAIRNS CUP

June 8 — 21, 2025 · Saint Louis Chess Club

One of the strongest female super-tournaments in the world returns in 2025 with the fifth edition of the Cairns Cup! This elite tournament features ten of the best female chess players from around the world as they compete for a $250,000 prize fund, the largest in the event’s history.

1. GM Humpy Koneru (2543)
2. GM Tan Zhongyi (2536)
3. GM Nana Dzagnidze (2509)
4. IM Bibisara Assaubayeva (2494)
5. GM Mariya Muzychuk (2494)
6. GM Harika Dronavalli (2483)
7. IM Alina Kashlinskaya (2467)
8. GM Nino Batsiashvili (2455)
9. IM Carissa Yip (2412)
10. IM Alice Lee (2389)

The Cairns Cup shares its format with other prestigious events like the illustrious Sinquefield Cup; a ten player, nine round, round-robin format of traditional classical chess.

Regulations

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The 2025 American Cup: Showcasing America’s Top Chess Talents

The 2025 American Cup hosted by the Saint Louis Chess Club, set to take place at World Chess Hall of Fame March 15-24, promises to be a defining event in the world of chess. As one of the most prestigious tournaments in the United States, the American Cup brings together the top players from across the nation.

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With $400,000 in prize money on the line, players will battle under intense pressure, ensuring thrilling matchups and high-stakes drama that will keep chess fans worldwide on the edge of their seats.

2025 Open & Women’s Division Fields

OPEN FIELD

Title Name Location Current FIDE Rating

GM Fabiano Caruana Saint Louis, MO 2803
GM Hikaru Nakamura Sunrise, FL 2802
GM Wesley So Excelsior, MN 2747
GM Levon Aronian Saint Louis, MO 2745
GM Leinier Dominguez Saint Louis, MO 2741
GM Sam Sevian Holden, MA 2692
GM Ray Robson Saint Louis, MO 2689
GM Abhimanyu Mishra Englishtown, NJ 2600

WOMEN’S FIELD

Title Name Location Current FIDE Rating

IM Carissa Yip Saint Louis, MO 2416
IM Alice Lee North Oaks, MN 2386
GM Irina Krush Brooklyn, NY 2378
FM/WGM Thalia Cervantes Saint Louis, MO 2318
WGM Tatev Abrahamyan Saint Louis, MO 2310
IM Anna Zatonskih Bochum, Germany 2302
WGM Atousa Pourkashiyan Sunrise, FL 2297
IM Nazi Paikidze Las Vegas, NV 2294

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