Brennan’s Rapid Open 2026

Name: Brennan’s Rapid Open 2026

Location: Saint Louis Chess Club - 4663 Maryland Avenue, St. Louis MO 63108

Dates: Saturday, August 8th, 2026

Event Overview

- Event Information

5-round One-day Swiss Open

Held at the Saint Louis Chess Club

Rounds (Saturday): 1st Round - 12:00 PM; 2nd Round - 1:30 PM; 3rd Round - 3:00 PM; 4th Round - 4:30 PM; 5th Round - 6:00 PM

Time Control: G/25 + 10 second increment from move one

Sections: One Section

- Prize Information

$1,000 Unconditionally Guaranteed!!

One Section - 1st - $250; 2nd - $175; 3rd - $125; U2200 - 1st $100; 2nd - $75; U2000 1st - $75; 2nd - $60; U1800 - 1st - $50; U1600 - $40; Biggest Upset - $50

*Tournament Entry Voucher entitles the player to one free entry into another open tournament at the Saint Louis Chess Club in 2026.

Entry Information

Entry Fee: $25

Must be registered by Saturday, 8/8/2026 @11:30 AM Central Time

Limited on-site registration, register online as space is limited

Free entry for GMs and IMs

Other Notes

One 1/2 point bye available; must be declared before the start of Round 1.

USCF ratings will be used for prize purposes in all sections

TD has discretion to appoint ratings

Hotel Rate available at Chase Park Plaza and AC Hotel (Ask for Chess Club Rate)

Register Now! https://register.stlchess.club/brennans-rapid-open-08-08-26