Southwest MO Diehards’ Fall Open

The Southwest MO Diehards‘ Fall Open

Date: September 23rd – 24th, 2017

Location: Hilton Garden Inn
2644 E. 32nd St.
Joplin, MO 64804

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 9:30, 2:00.

Entry Fee: $40 if registered by 9/22, $50 on site. Optional Scholastic (K-12), play for rating only, $20 if registered by 9/22, $30 at site. MCA membership required for MO residents; available on-site, from $5

Prizes: $200, $150; U1600 $100; U1400 $80; U1200/UNR $60
5.0 Bonus: $40

Registration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 9/23, or checks  (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed, to be received by 9/22/2017. Preference that all players be current USCF members by 9/23/2017 and through 9/24/2017. 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.

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#, and rating.

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

TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554

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