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2026 Missouri Class Championships

November 7 @ 8:30 am - November 8 @ 6:00 pm
$50

Where every player can be a State Champion!

Sections: Master/Expert (2000+), Class A (1800-1999), Class B (1600-1799), Class C
(1400-1599), Class D (1200-1399), and Under 1200

*Novice Section: Under 1000/Unrated The novice section is held with a shorter time
control and completes in one day. See below for full details!

Each section plays only players in their own section (small sections may be combined
for pairing but will keep separate prizes) Players are allowed to “play up” one section
only above their official rating. Out of state players are welcome.

Rounds: G/90 d;15. Round Times: Saturday – 10, 2:30, 7:00, Sunday 9:30 – 2:00

Entry Fee: $50 pre-registered by 9pm 11/5. $60 on site.
Online Registration at https://mochess.tornamentsignup.com
Cash & Credit Cards accepted onsite. Pre-reg payment by Check, send to the
Entries/Info address listed below.

Max 1 half bye; MCA required, O.S.A., available on site from $5.

Prizes: Based on 8 per class
Master/Expert Section: $300-1st, $200-2nd,
Class A, B, C, D, Under 1200: $200-1 st , $100-2 nd in each section.
Missouri Class Champion Plaque awarded to the winner of each section.

Entries/Info: Martin Stahl, 2609 New Hampshire, Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 483-1554

 

**Novice Championship Information
Open only to new/unrated players or players Rated under 1000 Played on Saturday only: 4
rounds, Game in 45, d5, Registration: 8:30-9:30; Round Times 10am, 12:15, 2:15, 4:30 Entry Fee: $20 pre-registered at https://mochess.tournamentsignup.com $25 on site. . Prizes: based on 15 players: 1st $100 + Novice State Champion Trophy, 2nd $75, 3rd $50

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