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2025 Thanksgiving Open (14–16 Nov 2025, St. Louis, Missouri, USA)
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The 2025 Thanksgiving Open is a 5‑round Swiss held in the historic Chase Park Plaza Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri. Organized by the Saint Louis Chess Club, this event offers two sections, a guaranteed prize fund, and a professional playing environment.
📌 Event Details
| 📅 Dates | 14–16 November 2025 (Fri–Sun) |
| 📍 Location | St. Louis, Missouri, USA |
| 🏟️ Venue | Chase Park Plaza Hotel, Maryland Ballroom |
| 🏁 Tournament Type | US Chess rated; Open is FIDE-rated |
| 🧩 Tournament System | Swiss System |
| 🔢 Number of Rounds | 5 |
| ⏱️ Time Control | G/90; +30s |
| 💰 Prize Fund | $4,200 guaranteed |
💰 Prize Fund (line‑by‑line)
Open (FIDE‑rated): 1st $1000 · 2nd $600 · 3rd $400 · Top U2300 $300 · Top U2100 $200 · Top U1900 $200
U1800: 1st $500 · 2nd $300 · 3rd $200 · Top U1500 $200 · Top U1300 $200 · Top U1000 $100 · Top Unrated $100
📅 Schedule
| Date | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 14 | Round 1 | 6:30 pm |
| Sat, Nov 15 | Rounds 2–3 | 12:00 pm, 5:00 pm |
| Sun, Nov 16 | Rounds 4–5 | 12:00 pm, 5:00 pm → awards |