Missouri Open State Championship
Format: 5-round Swiss, Game/90 + d/15. Three Sections:
- Open: Overall Prizes: $500-1st , $300-2nd , $200-3rd
Class prizes: $200-1st in each – X, A, B.- Top Missouri resident earns 2026 State Champion Title & Plaque
- Reserve (Under 1600): Overall Prizes: $300-1st ,$250-2nd ,$200-3rd
Class Prizes: $150-1st in each C, D, U1200.- Top Missouri resident earns Reserve Champion Title & Plaque
- Novice (Under 1000/Unrated): One day (Saturday only) 4 round section for Beginner/Under 1000 rated players. Overall Prizes: $100-1 st ,$75-2 nd ,$50-3 rd
View the separate listing for the full details on this section!
Registration: Saturday 8:30-9:30 am.
Round Times: Saturday-10:00 am, 2:30 pm, 7:00 pm. Sunday-9:30 am, 2:00 pm.
Entry fee*: $50.00 by 6pm 11/10, $60.00 on site. Free Entry for IM/GMs.
Byes: Maximum one ½-point bye, must be declared by round 2.
Memberships: USCF-available on site; MCA membership required for MO residents, available on site from $5, Other States Accepted. (Out-of-State players are welcome to play and qualify for cash prizes.)
Entries/Information: Bob Howe, 210 N Olive St, Pacific, MO 63069.
, (636) 234-7982
- Online payment: www.paypal.me/mochess (Please include Name/USCF ID/Section in the notes.) or Checks payable to Bob Howe
- Cash and credit cards accepted on site.
*SPECIAL DISCOUNTS:
$10 off entry fee for Pre-registering • Seniors (55+) • Brand New/Unrated Players • Players traveling over 120 miles (one way) to the tournament.
Must pre-register by 9/10/26 for discounts. (2 discount limit per player)