Canceled — Missouri Open Championship

EVENT CANCELED

Due to the increases in COVID cases across the state, the board has decided to cancel this event under an abundance of caution.

Location: Missouri State University Plaster Student Union
Ballroom
1110 E Madison St
Springfield, MO 65897

5SS, G/90, d5. 2-sections, LIMITED to 60 advanced entries

PRIZES: Overall prizes based on 40 entries

OPEN: Overall Prizes: 400-1st, $200-2nd. Class Prizes: $100 each A and B

RESERVE (U1600): $200-1st, $150-2nd. Class Prizes: $100 each D, E, U100/UNR

EF: $40

Check-In: 8:30-9:30am

Rounds: Sat-10/2/6, Sun-10:30/2:30

Max one 1/2-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2. State Championship plaques to highest finishing Missouri resident in each section. MCA membership req’d, available on site from $5, OSA.

Entries/Info: Martin Stahl, 2609 New Hampshire Ave, Joplin, MO, 64804. 417-483-1554, Online payment available at https://www.paypal.me/mochess

MCA General Membership Meeting: 9:30 am Sunday. Contact if interested in a Zoom option.

COVID Information:

• Check the Missouri Chess Association Facebook page or website for updated information or potential cancellation.
• Masks must be worn by all players and accompanying family.
• Temperature checks will be performed; players running a fever will not be able to play.
• No handshakes.
• One game played per table.
• No food at the table.
• Spectators not allowed. Players not actively playing will need to leave the playing room.
• Social distancing should be observed wherever and whenever possible.
• If you have COVID symptoms, please contact the TD and do not come to the playing site.
• Most boards and sets will be provided and sanitized between rounds and hand sanitizer will be available.