The 2013 Sinquefield Cup
The Sinquefield Cup is the first-ever Super GM tournament to be held in Saint Louis, and it will feature four of the best players on the planet including the top two in the world: GM Magnus Carlsen and GM Levon Aronian, and the top two in the U.S.: GM Hikaru Nakamura and GM Gata Kamsky.
Live coverage of each round of the event will be hosted here on www.uschesschamps.com, but this event also will offer an unparalleled spectator experience, featuring multiple live Grandmaster commentary teams, access to the playing hall and more!
Click here to purchase tickets from the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis' website.
Meet the Players
| World Rank | Name | FIDE Rating | Country | Age |
| No. 1 | GM Magnus Carlsen | 2862 | Norway | 22 |
| No. 2 | GM Levon Aronian | 2802 | Armenia | 30 |
| No. 7 | GM Hikaru Nakamura | 2774 | United States | 25 |
| No. 17 | GM Gata Kamsky | 2741 | United States | 39 |
The event will be a four-player, double round robin, and the first round will begin at 1 p.m. CT on September 9. The players will be competing for a total $170,000 prize fund, with $70,000 going to the winner.
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Place |
Prize |
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1st |
$70, 000 |
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2nd |
$50, 000 |
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3rd |
$30, 000 |
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4th |
$20, 000 |
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Total Prize Fund: $170, 000 USD |
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Schedule of Events
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Day |
Date |
Time |
Event |
Location |
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Sunday |
8-Sep |
Noon |
Autograph Session/ Photo opp |
Lester's Restaurant |
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Monday |
9-Sep |
1:00 PM |
Round 1 |
Chess Club |
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Tuesday |
10-Sep |
1:00 PM |
Round 2 |
Chess Club |
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Wednesday |
11-Sep |
1:00 PM |
Round 3 |
Chess Club |
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Thursday |
12-Sep |
Rest Day |
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Friday |
13-Sep |
1:00 PM |
Round 4 |
Chess Club |
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Saturday |
14-Sep |
1:00 PM |
Round 5 |
Chess Club |
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Sunday |
15-Sep |
11:00 AM |
Round 6 |
Chess Club |
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6:00 PM |
Playoff |
Chess Club |
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7:00 PM |
Closing Ceremony/Press Conference |
TBD |
Ticket Packages
Click here to purchase tickets from the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis' website
Accommodations
The Chess Club has special hotel rates with the following establishments. Please make sure to ask for the "chess rate" when making reservations.
Walking Distance to Chess Club
| Chase Park Plaza Hotel 212 N. Kingshighway Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 1-877-587-2427 Chess rate: $159/night |
Parkway Hotel 4550 Forest Park Ave. St. Louis, MO 63108 (314) 256-7777 Chess rate: $97/night |
Comfort Inn 4630 Lindell Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108 (314) 361-4900 Chess rate: $99/night |
Short Taxi Ride to Chess Club
| Hotel Ignacio 3411 Olive Street St. Louis MO 63103 (314) 977-4411 Chess Rate: $155/night |
Water Tower Inn 3545 Lafayette Ave St. Louis, MO 63104 (314) 977-7500 Chess rate: $70/night |
