Event Overview
Name: Doug Eckert Classic 2026
Location: Saint Louis Chess Club - 4663 Maryland Avenue, St. Louis MO 63108
Dates: Friday, February 20th - Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
Event Overview
- Event Information
5-round Three-day Swiss Open
Held at the Saint Louis Chess Club
Rounds: 1st Round - Friday 6:30 PM; 2nd Round - Saturday 10:00 AM; 3rd Round - Saturday 3:00 PM; 4th Round - Sunday 10:00 AM; 5th Round - Sunday 3:00 PM
Time Control: G/90 + 30 second increment from move one
Sections: Premiere (Open); Reserve (U2000)
- Prize Information
$5,000 Unconditionally Guaranteed!!
Premiere Section - Open (US Chess Rated) - 1st - $1000; 2nd - $700; 3rd - $550; U2200 - 1st - $425; 2nd - $300
Reserve Section - U2000 (US Chess Rated) - 1st - $550; 2nd - $350; 3rd - $275; U1600 - 1st - $250; 2nd - $225; U1200 - 1st $175; 2nd - Tournament Entry Voucher*; Top Unrated - Tournament Entry Voucher*
*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: $100
Must be registered by Friday, 2/20/2026 @4:00 Central Time
No on-site registration, register online as space is limited
Free entry for GMs and IMs
Other Notes
Two 1/2 points byes 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/doug-eckert-classic-2026
4663 Maryland Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108
United States