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2019 Springfield Open and Scholastic

September 28, 2019 @ 8:00 am - September 29, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

$30

Location: Plaster Student Union
Room 308/312
1110 E Madison St
Springfield, MO 65897

Co-hosted by the MSU Chess Club and Joplin Chess Club

OPEN

Format: 5 round Swiss, Game in 90 with 30 second increment (G/90,+30), regular rated
One 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 3

Round Times: Sat 10:00, 2:30, 7:00; Sun 10:00, 2:30.

Entry Fee: $30 if registered by 9/27, $40 on site: $10 discount to current MSU Chess Club members. Rating only option for K-12 students $15 by 9/27 , $25 at door. $5 discount to current MSU Chess Club members. MCA membership required for MO residents; available on-site, from $5

Prizes: $510 prize fund based on 25 non-scholastic Open entries. K-12 rating only entries count as half.

Open: $160, $125; U1600 $100; U1400 $75; U1200 $50
5.0 Bonus: $40

SCHOLASTIC

Format: September 28th only, 5 round Swiss, Game in 30 with 5 second delay (G/30,d5), USCF rated. Two Sections: K-8 and K-12; Sections may be combined for pairing purposes.

One 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 3

Round Times: Sat 10:00, 11:30, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30

Entry Fee: $10 if registered by 9 /27 , $15 on site; USCF membership included for new or expired members

Prizes: Plaques for top-2 scoring in K-8 and K-12 sections.

Registration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 9/28, or checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed, to be received by 9/27/2019. Preference that all players in the OPEN be current USCF members through 9/28/2019. USCF membership can be processed online at uschess.org and membership can be accepted on site for CASH ONLY. Please check the USCF site for rates or contact TD for details for membership renewal or purchase on site. K-12 Registration: USCF membership included for new or expired members

Registration info can be sent to:

or

Joplin Chess Club
2609 New Hampshire
Joplin, Mo 64804

Please include name, address, phone, e-mail, USCF ID#, rating and section playing. For New/Expired Scholastic: Please include birthdate, grade, address, and e-mail (optional) on registration.

On-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m, ends at 9:30. First round at 10:00

Parking: Lots can be located on the following map. Metered spaces may be monitored 24/7 and individually signed spaces and some lots are permit only (lots 5, 9A, 10A), Lot 18 is prohibited on weekends. http://www.missouristate.edu/visitors/parking.htm

https://map.missouristate.edu/#!z=17&ll=37.199775,-93.278711&q=Plaster%20Student%20Union%2C%20Robert%20W.&layer=parking

TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554

Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.

Details

Start:
September 28, 2019 @ 8:00 am
End:
September 29, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
Cost:
$30
Website:
http://www.joplinchess.org/event/2019-springfield-open-and-scholastic/

Organizer

Martin Stahl
Phone
417-483-1554
Email
martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
View Organizer Website

Venue

Plaster Student Union
1110 E Madison St
Springfield, MO 65897 United States
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