The Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown event returns to Saint Louis on 27–29 October, with Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu and Javokhir Sindarov (pictured) competing in an 18-game rapid tournament. The four elite GMs will play three double round-robins, with victories worth progressively more points over the three days. A jackpot funded by drawn games further adds entertainment value to the competition. | Photo: Nils Rohde / ChessBase