The Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown 2026 begins tomorrow at the Saint Louis Chess Club in Missouri, USA. The event runs from October 27 to 29. First matches start at 5:00 PM UTC.

Clutch Chess is a chess tournament format developed by Grandmaster Maurice Ashley. The event has been hosted at the Saint Louis Chess Club since 2025.

Photo: Lennart Ootes/Saint Louis Chess Club