Missouri Chess Association

Missouri Open
2017-08-05 08:30 - 2017-08-06 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Unity Village Hotel, 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO, 64065, United States
5SS, G/120 d5.
Location: Unity Village Hotel, 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO 64065, 888-377-0358.
Prizes: Prizes $$b/50.

Open: $500-1st Guaranteed, $250-2nd, U2000 $125, U1800 $100
Reserve U1600: 1st $200 2nd $100 Class Prizes $100 1st in each D/E/U1000-Unr. Plaque awarded to the top Missouri resident of the Open & Reserve sections.

Registration: 8:30-9:30
Round times: Sat-10-2:30-7, Sun-10:30-3.
Entry Fee: $40 pre-registered by 8/4. $50 on site. On site – cash only. Max one 1/2-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2; MCA membership required, O.S.A., available on site from $5.
Entries/Info: Randy Merrell, 5556 NW Moonlight Meadow Dr., Lee’s Summit, MO 64064, rwmerrell@gmail.com, 321-277-2751.
MCA General Membership Meeting—9:30-10:15am Sunday.
Additional info: https://goo.gl/E3SqGi.

Missouri Class Championship
2017-07-08 08:30 - 2017-07-09 19:00 | SLU, Busch Student Center, 20 N. Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO, 63103, United States
Where every player can become a State Champion!
5SS, G/115 d5.
Location: Saint Louis University, Busch Student Center, St. Louis Room-3rd floor, 20 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103.
Prizes: $200-1st, $100-2nd, in each section: Master, X, A, B, C, D, E/Under 1200. The 2017 Missouri Class Champion Plaque awarded to the winner of each section.
Registration: 8:30-9:45
Round times: Sat-10-2:30-7, Sun-9:30-2:30
Entry Fee: $35 pre-registered by 7/7. $40 on site. On Site cash only. Email bdhowe@yahoo.com for online payment instructions. Free Entry to GM/IM. Max 1 half bye; MCA required, O.S.A., available on site from $5.
Entries/Info: Bob Howe, 210 N. Olive St., Pacific, MO 63069 (636) 234.7928, bdhowe@yahoo.com.
“Playing up” one section is allowed. Players paired only with those in their own section. (Small sections could be combined for pairings only. Combined sections use prize pairing in last round) Other state players welcome.

Missouri Novice Championship
2017-07-08 08:30 - 21:00 | SLU, Busch Student Center, 20 N. Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO, 63103, United States
A Rated Beginner Open Tournament (RBO)
Open only to new/unrated players or players Rated under 1000
4 rounds, Game in 60 d5
Location: Saint Louis University, Busch Student Center, St. Louis Room-3rd floor, 20 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103
Registration: 8:30-9:45.
Round Times: 10am, 1, 3:345, 6:30.
Entry Fee: $15 pre-registered (payment received by 7/7) $20 on site. Email bdhowe@yahoo.com for online payment instructions. MCA Required available onsite for $5, (O.S.A), No byes.
Prizes: based on 20: 1st $150 + Novice State Champion Trophy, 2nd $100, 3rd $50.
Entries/Info: Bob Howe, 210 N. Olive St., Pacific, MO 63069, (636) 234.7928, bdhowe@yahoo.com

2017 Cape Girardeau Open
2017-06-03 09:00 - 21:30 | SEMO University Center, 388 N. Henderson Ave., Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701, United States
4SS, G/75 d5.
Location: SEMO Campus, University Center, 388 N. Henderson Ave., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.
Sections: Open and U/1400
Prizes: Each Section: $100 1st, $60 2nd
Reg.: 9-9:45am
Round times: 10, 1, 3:45, 6:30.
EF: $20 pre-registered, $25 on site. Site entries cash only. Max 1 half bye; MCA required, O.S.A., available on site.
Entries/Info: Bob Howe, bdhowe@yahoo.com, 210 N. Olive St., Pacific, MO 63069: (636) 234.7928.

2017 Missouri State University Open
2017-04-08 08:00 - 2017-04-09 19:00 | Plaster Student Union, 1110 E Madison St, Springfield, MO, 65897, United States
Date: April 8th – 9th, 2017
Location: Plaster Student Union
Ballroom (3rd floor)
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 4/7, $40 on site: $10 discount to current MSU students or chess club members. Scholastic (K-12), play for rating only, $15 if registered by 4/7, $25 at site: $5 discount to current MSU students and club members. MCA membership required for MO residents; available on-site, from $5
Prizes: $500 prize fund based on 25 non-scholastic entries. Scholastic entries count as half.
Open/Unrated: $150, $120; U1600 $90; U1400 $60; U1200 $40
5.0 Bonus: $40
Registration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 4/8, or checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed, to be received by 4/7/2017. Preference that all players be current USCF members by 4/8/2017 and through 4/9/2017. 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:
martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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
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.

Columbia Spring Open
2017-04-01 09:00 - 19:30 | Parkade Center, 601 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Location: Parkade Center, Lower Level
Registration: Email to bdhowe@yahoo.com or 9-9:45am on-site.
Round times: 10, 12:30, 2:45, 5:15.
EF: $5, No Prizes, play for rating enjoyment only: USCF and MCA membership required, available on site.
O.S.A.
Info: Bob Howe (636) 234.7928, email: bdhowe@yahoo.com

2017 Missouri Scholastic Championship
2017-03-18 | Battle High School, 7575 St. Charles Road, Columbia, MO, 65202, United States
Click for brochure

7th Annual Four States Winter Open
2017-03-04 08:00 - 19:30 | Hilton Garden Inn – Joplin, 2644 E. 32nd St, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
Hosted by the Joplin Chess Club USCF affiliate
Format: 4 round Swiss, Game in 60 with 5 second delay (G/60,d/5), dual rated
Two sections; Open and Under 1400, sections may be combined for pairing purposes
One 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 2
Round Times: 9:30, 11:45, 2:30, 4:45 (or ASAP after round 3 completes). Lunch break between rounds 2 and 3
Entry fee: $30 if registered by 3/3, $40 at site. Scholastic (K-12), play for rating only, $15 if registered by 3/3, $25 at site. MCA membership required for MO residents; available on-site.
Prizes: $360 prize fund based on 30 full-paid entries. Scholastic entries count as half.

Open: $120, $80; U1600 $60
U1400: $60, $40
4.0 Bonus: $20

Registration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 3/4/2017, or checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed, to be received by 3/3/2017. Preference that all players USCF memberships are current through 3/4/2017. 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:
martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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., first round at 9:00
TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554
Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.

9th Annual Metro Saint Louis Class Championship
2017-02-04 11:00 - 19:00 | SLU – Center for Global Citizenship, 3800 Lindell Blvd, Saint Louis, MO, 63108, United States
Format: 3SS, G/85;d5.
Registration:

Free entries for GMs and IMs.
EF: $50, $40 for annual members of the club if registered by 2/3.
Reg: 10-10:45.

Rounds:

Rds: 11, 2:30, 6.
One 1/2 point bye if declared before round 1.

Prize Fund:

$2000 UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED!!
Master/Expert Section $500-$300-$200.
$200 for 1st in each Section: A, B, C, D, U1200/UNR.
Players must compete in their own class.

Chess Like It Oughta Be
2017-01-21 10:00 - 20:30 | SLU – Center for Global Citizenship, 3800 Lindell Blvd, Saint Louis, MO, 63108, United States
Format: 5SS, G/45;d5
Registration:

Free entries for GMs and IMs.
EF: $10, $5 for annual members of the club if registered by 1/20.
Registration: 10-10:45 a.m.

Rounds:

Rounds: 11, 12:45, 3:00, 4:45, 6:30.
Two 1/2 point byes if declared before round 2.

Prize Fund:

One section: $205 Unconditionally Guaranteed!
$50-$30. $25 for 1st in each Section: A, B, C, D, U1200/UNR.

Southwest MO Diehards' Winter Open
2017-01-14 08:00 - 19:00 | Hilton Garden Inn – Joplin, 2644 E. 32nd St, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
The Southwest MO Diehards’ Winter Open
$540 Guaranteed
In Memory of Fred Hallam, John L. Patterson & Ed Sayre
Date:January 14, 2017
Location: Hilton Garden Inn
2644 E. 32nd St.
Joplin, MO 64804
Sponsored by Gary White, hosted by the Joplin Chess Club USCF affiliate
Format: 4 round Swiss, Game in 60 with 5 second delay (G/60,d/5), dual rated
One section
One 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 2
Round Times: 9:30, 11:45, 2:30, 4:45
Entry fee: $30 if registered by 1/13, $40 at site. Scholastic (K-12), play for rating only, $15 if registered by 1/13, $20 at site. MCA membership required for MO residents; available on-site.
Prizes: $540 prize fund guaranteed.

Open: $200, $150, $100, $50; U1400: $ 40; UNR play for Open prizes

Registration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on on-site, or checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed, to be received by 1/13/2017. Preference that all players must be current USCF 1/14/2017. 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:
martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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., first round at 9:30
TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554
Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.

2016 General Membership Meeting
2016-12-11 09:30 - 10:00 | Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis, 4657 Maryland Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63108, United States
Missouri Chess Association General Membership Meeting
Prior to Round 4 of the Missouri Open Championship.

The Missouri Open Championship
2016-12-09 18:30 - 2016-12-11 19:00 | Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis, 4657 Maryland Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63108, United States
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 20
2016 MISSOURI OPEN: $3000 Guaranteed Prize Fund. 5SS, G/115 d5. 4657 Maryland Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63108.

2-sections:
OPEN: Overall Prizes: $500-1st $400-2nd, $300-3rd. Class Prizes: $150-1st in each: Master (2200-2399), X, A, B.
RESERVE (U1600): Overall Prizes: $250-1st, $200-2nd, $150-3rd. Class Prizes: $125-1st in each C, D, E, U1000/Unr.
Upset Prizes: $50 for highest upset in each section.

Entry Fee: $50 pre-registered, $60 on site. Special Discounts: $10 off entry fee for: Seniors (50+), New/Unrateds, and Players traveling 100+ mi one-way, only 1 special discount can be applied

Registration: Sat-9-9:30am.

Rounds: Sat-10/2:30/7, Sun-10:00/2:30. Max one ½-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2.

MISSOURI QUICK CHAMPIONSHIP: 4SS, G/29 d0 (QR).
Prizes: b/20, $100-1st Overall, $50-2nd, $50-1st U1600.
Reg.: 6:30-7pm Friday.
Rounds: 7/8/9/10pm.
EF: $10.

Entries/Info: Bob Howe, 210 N. Olive, Pacific, MO 63069. bdhowe@yahoo.com, 636-234-7928. Email for Online payment options.

Cape Girardeau Open
2016-11-12 09:00 - 21:00 | SEMO University Center, 388 N. Henderson Ave., Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701, United States
4SS, G/70 d5. SEMO Campus, University Center, 3rd Floor. 388 N. Henderson Ave., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701; Sections: Open and U/1400: Prizes: Each Section: $100 1st, $70 2nd Reg.: 9-9:45am; Round times: 10, 1, 3:30, 6:30 EF: $20 pre-registered, $25 on site.
Site entries cash only.
Max 1 half bye; MCA required, O.S.A., available on site. Entries/Info: Bob Howe, bdhowe@yahoo.com. 210 N. Olive St., Pacific, MO 63069: (636) 234.7928.

2016 Springfield Open
2016-10-22 08:30 - 2016-10-23 17:00 | Plaster Student Union, 1110 E Madison St, Springfield, MO, 65897, United States
Springfield Open
Date: October 22nd – 23rd, 2016
Location: Plaster Student Union
PSU Ballroom — East Side (room changed from 317)
1110 E Madison St
Springfield, MO 65897
Co-hosted by the MSU Chess Club, Joplin Chess Club and Springfield Park Board 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 8:30, 1:00.
Entry Fee: $30 if registered by 10/21, $40 on site: $10 discount to current MSU and SPBCC members. Scholastic (K-12), play for rating only, $15 if registered by 10/21, $20 at site: $5 discount to current MSU and SPBCC members. MCA membership required for MO residents; available on-site, from $5
Prizes: $500 prize fund based on 25 non-scholastic entries. Scholastic entries count as half.
Open/Unrated: $150, $120; U1600 $90; U1400 $60; U1200 $40
5.0 Bonus: $40
UNRATED and SCHOLASTIC
Format: October 22nd only, 4 round Swiss, Game in 60 with 5 second delay (G/60,d5), not rated
One 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 2
Round Times: Sat 10:00, 12:30, 3:00, 5:30
Entry Fee: $10 if registered by 10/21, $15 on site
Prizes: Plaques to top-2 adults and top-2 K-12.
Registration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 10/22, or checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed, to be received by 10/21/2016. Preference that all players in the OPEN be current USCF members by 10/21/2016. 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:
martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
or
Joplin Chess Club
2609 New Hampshire
Joplin, Mo 64804
Please include name, address, phone, e-mail, USCF ID# (for the OPEN), rating and section playing.
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.

Des Moines Summer Open
2016-07-23 09:00 - 2016-07-24 20:00 | Ramada Des Moines Airport Hotel, 1810 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, MO, 50315, United States
(IASCA GP Qualifier)
One open section only. Open to all. 5SS. USCF rated only. One 1/2 bye allowed, players entering after the start of round 1 will receive a one 1/2 bye. The site is in the room, Salon A. Salon A is very easy to find. Go straight to Salon A beyond the front desk.
Tournament location: Ramada Des Moines Airport Hotel, 1810 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315 Phone: 515-287-6464/Fax: 515-287-5818 reservations@desmoinesairporthotel.com Hotel information
Reg: 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
Time Control: G/2 hours + 5 sec delay
Rounds: Saturday 10-3-8; Sunday 11-4
Prizes: Open Section (b/25) 1st Place = $240, 2nd Place = $200, 3rd Place = $160, U1600 1st = $120, U1600 2nd = $80
Entry Fee: Individual = $50, College student = $10, High school student = $10, Middle school student = $10, Elementary school student = $10 USCF Membership required. IASCA Membership required. Other state memberships accepted. Memberships available on site.
Directions: From the North Take I-35 South, merges with I-80 West, Exit 87B, on the outskirts of Des Moines. Remain on I-35 South until Hwy 5 South, Exit 68 -toward Airport, Carlisle, Norwalk. Go to Fleur Drive, Exit 97. Take a left on Fleur Drive, continue for 1 mile until 2nd set of lights. Turn right onto Army Post Road, 1st building on the right 1 block of Fleur Dr. From the South While on I-35 Northbound take Hwy 5 South, Exit 68 -toward Des Moines Airport, to Fleur Drive, Exit 97. Turn left, continue for 1 mile until 2nd set of lights. Turn right onto Army Post Road, 1st building on the right, 1 block of Fleur. From the East From I-80 take I-35 South, Exit 123B -towards Kansas City. Take Hwy 5 South, Exit 68 -toward Carlisle and Norwalk, to Fleur Drive, Exit 97. Take a left on Fleur Drive, continue for 1 mile until 2nd set of lights. Turn right onto Army Post Road, 1st Building on right, 1 block of Fleur Drive. From the West From I-80 take Hwy 65 South, Exit 141 -toward Pleasant Hill, Des Moines, Indianola. This is the bypass -Hwy 65 South merges into Hwy 5 North. Continue on the bypass until Fleur Drive, Exit 97. Turn right on Fleur Drive, continue for 1 mile until 2nd set of lights. Turn right onto Army Post Road, 1st building on the right, 1 block of Fleur. From Airport Turn right out of airport, go about 0.5 miles to 1st stoplight. Turn left onto Army Post Road, 1st building on the right, 1 block of Fleur Drive.
Additional information: No smoking. Wheelchair accessible. Please bring your set, clock, and board. Free parking. Interpreter provided. Analysis and skittles need to be played outside the tournament site, not in the tournament site. Spectators welcome. Please be quiet during the tournament.
Cellphone policy: Please turn off or silence your cell phone before you start your game. First offense: Subtract 10 minutes or half the remaining time from a player’s clock. 2nd offense (and subsequent) offense for the same player during the same event: loss of the game currently in progress.
Organizer and Chief TD contact information: Mathew Jacob, mmjacob20@yahoo.com You can pay your cash or check at site, no mail please.

Kansas Open
2016-07-15 19:00 - 2016-07-16 19:00 | Crown Plaza Kansas City – Overland Park, 12601 W 95th St, Lenexa, 66215, United States
http://www.kansaschess.org/htdocs/2016KansasOpenFlier2.pdf

Site: Crown Plaza Hotel, 12601 W 95th St, Lenexa, KS 66215. 3 sections: (7/16 and 7/17) 5SS, G/120 d/5.
Prizes: $2070 b/80 non-scholastic rate entries
Open(all): $350-250-150, U1900: $120 Reserve(U1800): $300-200-100, U1600: $75. Amateur(U1400): $250-150-75, U1200: $50. Clear or tiebreak winner $25 bonus to top KS resident in each section.
EF: $45 mailed by 7/9, $55 thereafter. Special: $10 discount for advance entry into both KS Open + Blitz, $10 entry fee for Scholastics, not competing for cash, but for plaques in Reserve or Amateur (and Blitz). Free Scholastic entry for some (see website).
Reg.: 7/16 8:00-9:30am. Rds.: 7/16: 10-2:30-7, 7/17: 9:30-2:00.
KANSAS BLITZ CHESS: 1 section: (7/15), 5SS, G/10 d/0. Prizes: $580 b/40 non-scholastic rate entries, $200-120-80, U2100 – $60, U1800 – $60, U1500/Unrated – $60. EF: $25 if mailed by 7/9, $35 thereafter. $10 entry fee for all Scholastics not competing for cash. Reg.: 7/15 6-6:45pm. Rds.: 7:00, 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9.
KANSAS BUGHOUSE: 1 section: (7/15) 4pm. (details- see website) HR: Crowne Plaza reservation at 913-217-1000 or 844-613-8134. KCA Memb. req’d for all Kansas residents ($7 adult, $5 Sch.) participating in any Kansas Open event. See website for full details: www.kansaschess.org. Ent: Laurence Coker, 8013 W 145th St. Overland Park, KS, 66223. Make Checks payable to “Kansas Chess Association.” – Ph: 913-851-1583, e-mail: wlcoker7@hotmail.com
NOTE- currently (4/8/16) the 95th St exit off I-35 is closed and it is uncertain if it will be open in time for the 2016 Kansas Open in July. May need to use 87th st exit and south on Quivera to 95th st, then west unless 95th St exit is opened in time.

Columbia College Open
2016-03-26 09:00 - 19:00 | Lee Room, Dulaney Hall, 1007 Rogers St, Columbia, MO, 65216, United States
4SS, G/60 d5. Location: Columbia College, Lee Room, Dulaney Hall, 600 N. 8th St., Columbia, MO 65126. www.ccis.edu/about/campusmap.asp for an interactive map. Registration: Email to bdhowe@yahoo.com or 9-9:45am on-site. Round times: 10, 12:30, 2:45, 5 EF: $5, No Prizes, play for rating and enjoyment only: USCF and MCA membership required, available on site. O.S.A. Info: Bob Howe (636) 234.7928, bdhowe@yahoo.com.

2016 Four States Winter Open
2016-03-05 08:00 - 19:00 | Hilton Garden Inn – Joplin, 2644 E. 32nd St, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
6th Annual Four States Winter Open
Date: March 5, 2016
Location: Hilton Garden Inn
2644 E. 32nd St.
Joplin, MO 64804
Hosted by the Joplin Chess Club USCF affiliate
Format: 4 round Swiss, Game in 60 with 5 second delay (G/60,d/5), dual rated
Two sections; Open and Under 1400, sections may be combined for pairing purposes
One 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 2
Round Times: 9:00, 11:15, 2:15, 4:30 (or ASAP after round 3 completes). Lunch break between rounds 2 and 3
Entry fee: $30 if registered by 3/4, $40 at site. Scholastic (K-12), play for rating only, $15 if registered by 3/4, $25 at site. MCA membership required for MO residents; available on-site.
Prizes: $360 prize fund based on 30 full-paid entries. Scholastic entries count as half.

Open: $120, $80; U1600 $60
U1400: $60, $40
4.0 Bonus: $20

Registration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 3/5/2016, or checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed, to be received by 3/4/2016. Preference that all players must be current USCF members by 3/4/2016 and current through 3/5/2016. 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:
martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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., first round at 9:00
TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554
Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.

Missouri State Chess Championship
2015-09-26 09:00 - 2015-09-27 19:00 | Howard Johnson Inn, 3100 I-70 Dr. SE, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
*A State Championship Event*

2015 MISSOURI OPEN:$3000 Guaranteed Prize Fund.5SS, G/115, d5. 3100 I-70 Dr. SE, Columbia, MO 65201.

2-sections: OPEN: Overall Prizes: $500-1st $300-2nd, $250-3rd. Class Prizes: $150-1st in each: Master (2200-2399), X, A, B. RESERVE Section (U1600): Overall Prizes: $300-1st, $200-2nd, $150-3rd. Class Prizes: $125-1st in each C, D, E, U1000, Unrated. Upset Prizes: $50 for highest upset in each section.
Entry Fee: $50 pre-registered, $60 on site. Free to GM/IM’s, EF from prizes. Special Discounts: $5 off entry fee for: Seniors (50+), Kids (K-12), or New/Unrated players.
Registration: Sat-9-9:45am. Rounds: Sat-10/2:30/7, Sun-10:30/3. Max one ½-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2.
MISSOURI BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP: 5SS, G/5 d0 (BR). Prizes: $75-1s, $50-2nd, $25-3rd. EF: $10. Reg: 8-8:30am Sunday. Rounds paired ASAP. State Championship plaques to highest finishing Missouri resident in each event. MCA membership req’d, available on site from $5, OSA.
Entries/Info: Bob Howe, 210 N. Olive, Pacific, MO 63069.

Bdhowe@yahoo.com, 636-234-7928
Hotel Info: Chess Rate $59, Howard Johnson Inn, 573-474-6161

Joplin Summer Open
2015-08-29 08:00 - 19:00 | Joplin Holiday Inn, 3402 Arizona Ave, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
4SS, G/60, d5.

Joplin Holiday Inn, 3615 Range Line Rd, Joplin, MO 64804.
2 Sections, Open: $120-80, U1600 60. U1400: $80-60. 4.0 bonus $20. Sections may be combined for pairing purposes.
Prizes: b/25 non-scholastic entries.
EF: $30 by 8/28, $40 at door. Scholastic (rating-only) $15 by 8/28, $20 at door. Email entry for lower rate. MCA membership required, OSA
Reg: 8:00-8:50.
Rounds: 9-11:15-2-4:15.
Byes: One 1/2 point bye if requested before round 2
Ent: martin.stahl@joplinchess.org with cash on-site or mailed to Joplin Chess Club, 2609 New Hampshire, Joplin, MO 64804. Checks payable to Martin Stahl.
Info: joplinchess.org, martin.stahl@joplinchess.org, 417-483-1554.

ICCC August Chess Tournament
2015-08-08 08:00 - 16:00 | Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 South Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS, 66062-5617, United States
USCF and KCA membership required.
4 round Swiss, Game in 60 with 5 sec delay.
Entry Fee: $30 Flat rate.
Prize (Based on 30 players): First overall $120, 1st in Class A, B, C, D and under: $100. Need 3+ players in each class for advertised prize or $30 for winner(s) (prorated).
Beginner’s section: entry fee $10, 4 round Swiss, game in 25 minutes, not USCF rated, no membership required. Medals for top six players, finish before 2:00 pm.
Registration: 8:00-8:45 am.
Rounds: 9:00, 11:30am and asap.
No computers, no smoking, wheelchair accessible.

2015 Missouri Class Championship
2015-06-27 08:30 - 2015-06-28 18:30 | Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis, 4657 Maryland Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63108, United States
Where every player can become a State Champion! 5SS, G/115 d5.
Location: The Missouri Chess Association will host the tournament at The Chess Club and Scholastic Center. 4657 Maryland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108.
Prizes: $150-1st, $75-2nd, in each section: Master, Expert, A, B, C, D, E/Under 1200. The 2015 Missouri Class Champion Plaque awarded to the winner of each section.
Registration: 8:30-9:30;
Round times: Sat-10-2:30-7, Sun-9:30-2
Entry Fee: $35 pre-registered by 6/26. $40 on site. On Site cash only. Free Entry to GM/IM. Max 1 half bye; MCA required, O.S.A., available on site from $5.
Entries/Info: Bob Howe, 210 N. Olive St., Pacific, MO 63069 (636) 234.7928 bdhowe@yahoo.com
“Playing up” one section is allowed. Players paired only with those in their own section. (Small sections could be combined for pairings only. Combined sections use prize pairing in last round) Other state players welcome.

2015 Missouri Novice Championship
2015-06-27 08:30 - 20:30 | Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis, 4657 Maryland Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63108, United States
A Rated Beginner Open Tournament (RBO)
Open only to new/unrated players or players Rated under 1000.
4 rounds, Game in 60 d5.
Location: Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis. 4657 Maryland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108.
Registration: 8:30-9:30.
Round Times: 10am, 1, 3:30, 6.
Entry Fee: $15 pre-registered (payment received by 6/26) $20 on site. MCA Required available onsite for $5, (O.S.A), No 1/2pt byes.
Prizes: based on 10: 1st $100 + Novice State Champion Trophy, 2nd $60 3rd $30.
Entries/Info: Bob Howe, 210 N. Olive St., Pacific, MO 63069 (636) 234.7928 bdhowe@yahoo.com

Port of Burlington Open - Iowa
2015-06-06 08:30 - 2015-06-07 19:00 | Port of Burlington Welcome Center, 400 Front St., Burlington, IA, 52601, United States
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10 (Enhanced)
5-SS, G/90+30s.
Port of Burlington Welcome Center, 400 Front St., Burlington, IA 52601
$750 Guaranteed.
Open $150+Trophy-100-75 U2000 $100 U1800 $100; U1600 $75 U1400 $75. U1200 $75.
EF: $45 till June 3rd then $55; IM and GM free with ($45 deducted from prize). Iowa State Membership (if resident of Iowa) Req’d, Other States Welcome.
Reg.: Ends 15 min before round 1.
Rds.: Sat 10:00am; 2:30pm; 7:30pm; Sun 9:00am; 2:00pm. One half point bye if requested before round 1.
Ent: Eric Vigil, 445 Galway Dr., Iowa City, IA 52246. evigil@gmail.com 319-621-3116 or online at https://www.onlineregistration.cc/
Additional Info: USCF and FIDE Rated. June 2014 USCF Rating supplement will be used for Pairing Purposes. FIDE rules will be used. Life Master Pete Karagianis will be giving a Lecture Friday Evening at the Mississippi Manor Bed and Breakfast at 6PM. 2015 IASCA GP Qualifier Event.

Wellsburg Open and Reserve
2015-05-02 08:15 - 19:45 | Wellsburg Reformed Church, 617 E 4th St, Wellsburg, IA, 50680, United States
4-SS, G75 d5 May 2, 2015. Wellsburg Open and Reserve
Wellsburg Reformed Church, 617 E 4th St., Wellsburg, IA 50680
Open Prizes ($1000 Guaranteed): 1st: $400, 2nd: $250, 3rd: $150, U2000 and U1800: $100 each.
Reserve Prizes ($300 Guaranteed): 1st: $150, 2nd: $100, Top U1400: $50
Open Entry Fee: $50 if received on or before April 30th. $55 on site.
Reserve Entry Fee: $20 if received on or before April 30th. $30 on site.
Onsite registration: 8:15-8:45
Rounds: 9:00, 12:15, 3:00, 5:45 or ASAP.
Send entry fee to: Bethany Carson 15898 D Avenue, Ackley, IA 50601 or email bethany.carson@outlook.com
Additional Info: Free Wi-Fi. Free parking. Quiet location.
Casey’s pizza will be delivered after the first round.
The tournament room is spacious, and there are skittles rooms downstairs for relaxing and bughouse.
Please bring your set, board, and clock

MSU Spring Open
2015-04-25 08:00 - 18:45 | Strong Hall,Rm 300, Missouri State University, 900 S Holland Ave, Springfield, MO, 65897, United States
4SS, G/60, d5. Strong Hall Rm 300, 900 S Holland Ave, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO 65897.
2 Sections, Open: $120-80, U1600 60. U1400: $60-40. 4.0 bonus $20. Sections may be combined for pairing purposes. Prizes: b/25 non-scholastic entries. EF: $20 by 4/24, $30 at door. Scholastic (rating-only) $10 by 4/24, $15 at door. Email entry for lower rate. Reg: 8:00-8:50. Rounds: 9-11:15-2-4:15. Ent: martin.stahl@joplinchess.org with cash on-site or mailed to Joplin Chess Club, 2609 New Hampshire, Joplin, MO 64804. Checks payable to Martin Stahl. Info: joplinchess.org, martin.stahl@joplinchess.org, 417-483-1554.

Kansas - ICCC April Chess Tournament
2015-04-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 South Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS, 66062-5617, United States
ICCC April Chess Tournament

Saturday 4/25/2015

Room 025-026, Indian Creek Community Church
12480 South Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS 66062-5617

USCF and KCA membership required.
4 round Swiss, Game in 60 with 5 sec delay.
Entry Fee: $30 Flat rate.

Prize (Based on 30 players): First overall $120, 1st in Class A, B, C, D and under: $100. Need 3+ players in each class for advertised prize or $30 for winner(s) (prorated).

Scholastic players have an option to pay $15 entry fee with no cash prize. Medals for top six players.

Registration: 8:00-8:45 am.
Rounds: 9:00, 11:30am and asap.
No computers, no smoking, wheelchair accessible.

Tournament chess set, board and bag: $20/set
Private chess lesson: $20/hour

Contact Jason Qian: 913-638-0123, qianqs@yahoo.com
