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The '''Sinquefield Cup''' is annual invitation-only classical [[chess]] tournament typically held in August at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of [[Saint Louis]], which is located in the so-called "Central West End" area.<ref>The Central West End is located near Forest Park and Washington University Medical School in St. Louis, Missouri.</ref> | The '''Sinquefield Cup''' is annual invitation-only classical [[chess]] tournament typically held in August at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of [[Saint Louis]], which is located in the so-called "Central West End" area.<ref>The Central West End is located near Forest Park and Washington University Medical School in St. Louis, Missouri.</ref> | ||
| − | This tournament has been run annually since 2013 and attracts the top players in the world. It | + | This tournament has been run annually since 2013 and attracts the top players in the world. It was on August 15–30, 2019, where the world champion Magnus Carlsen was defeated a rare upset in the speed chess round. Prize money has increased to $325,000, including $90,000 for 1st place and $60,000 for 2nd place. |
| − | In some years it has had the highest average chess | + | In some years it has had the highest average chess rating of contestants than any other tournament. |
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Latest revision as of 19:10, November 20, 2019
The Sinquefield Cup is annual invitation-only classical chess tournament typically held in August at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis, which is located in the so-called "Central West End" area.[1]
This tournament has been run annually since 2013 and attracts the top players in the world. It was on August 15–30, 2019, where the world champion Magnus Carlsen was defeated a rare upset in the speed chess round. Prize money has increased to $325,000, including $90,000 for 1st place and $60,000 for 2nd place.
In some years it has had the highest average chess rating of contestants than any other tournament.
References
- ↑ The Central West End is located near Forest Park and Washington University Medical School in St. Louis, Missouri.