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SUMMARY:2021 Missouri State University Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Location: Missouri State University Plaster Student Union\nBallroom\n1110 E Madison St\nSpringfield\, MO 65897 \n5SS\, G/90\, d15. 2-sections\, LIMITED to 60 ADVANCED entries. \nPrizes: $1\,200 prize fund GUARANTEED \nUpper(1400+): $300-1st\, $200-2nd\, $100-3rd\, $100-U1600 \nReserve(U1400): $250-1st\, $150-2nd. $100-3rd \nPlayers may play up 100 points for section qualification. \nEntry: $30 \nCheck-In: 8:30-9:30am \nRounds: Sat-10/2:30/7\, Sun-10:00/2:30 \nMax one 1/2-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2. MCA membership req’d\, available on site from $5\, OSA. \n  \nEntries/Info: Advance Registration requuired. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 4/17/2021\, or checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed\, to be received by 4/16/2021. Preference that all players USCF memberships have current memberships. 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. \nRegistration info can be sent to: \nmartin.stahl@joplinchess.org \nor \nJoplin Chess Club\n2609 New Hampshire\nJoplin\, Mo 64804 \nPlease include name\, address\, phone\, e-mail\, USCF ID#\, rating and section playing \nOn-site registration begins at 8:30 a.m.\, first round at 10:00 \nTD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554 \nOnline payment available at https://www.paypal.me/joplinchess \nCOVID Information:\nCheck the Joplin Chess Club Facebook page or website for updated information\nor potential cancellation.\nMasks must be worn by all players and accompanying family.\nOne game played per table\nNo food at the table\nSpectators not allowed. Players not actively playing will need to leave the playing room.\nSocial distancing should be observed wherever and whenever possible.\nIf you have COVID symptoms\, please contact the TD and do not come to the playing site.\nMost boards\,sets\, and clocks will be provided and sanitized between rounds and hand sanitizer will be available.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2021-missouri-state-university-tournament/
LOCATION:Plaster Student Union\, 1110 E Madison St\, Springfield\, MO\, 65897\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210718T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
CREATED:20210712T022153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T022234Z
UID:1826-1626458400-1626631200@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2021 Kansas Open Chess Championship
DESCRIPTION:Click to access 2021KansasOpenFlierV3.pdf
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2021-kansas-open-chess-championship/
LOCATION:SpringHill Suites\, One Riverfront Plaza\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66044\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurence Coker":MAILTO:wlcoker7@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210821T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210821T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
CREATED:20210720T024639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T024727Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Four States Summer Open
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Joplin Chess Club USCF affiliate \nFormat: \n4 round Swiss\, Game in 60 with 5 second delay (G/60\,d/5)\, dual rated\nTwo sections; Open and Under 1400\, sections may be combined for pairing purposes\nOne 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 2 \nRound Times: \n9:00\, 12:00\, 3:00\, 5:00 (or ASAP after round 3 completes). \nEntry fee: $40. Scholastic (K-12)\, play for rating only\, 50% off entry. E-mail registration accepted\, cash only on-site. MCA membership required for MO residents; available on-site. Limited to 38 players maximum; Pre-registration required \nPrizes: \n$600 prize fund based on 30 full-paid entries. Scholastic entries count as half. \nOpen: $160\, $120; U1600 $100\nU1400: $100\, $80\n4.0 Bonus: $20 \nRegistration: Advance Registration required. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 8/21/2021\, checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed\, to be received by 8/20/2021\, or through PayPal: paypal.me/joplinchess \nPreference that all players have current US Chess memberships. US Chess 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. \nRegistration info can be sent to: \nmartin.stahl@joplinchess.org \nor \nJoplin Chess Club\n2609 New Hampshire\nJoplin\, Mo 64804 \nPlease include name\, address\, phone\, e-mail\, USCF ID# and rating. \nOn-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m.\, first round at 9:00 \nTD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554 \nPlease bring set\, clock\, board\, and score sheets. \nCOVID Information: \n\nCheck the Joplin Chess Facebook page or website for updated information or potential cancellation.\nMasks are optional\, but recommended\, especially for unvaccinated players.\nOne game played per table and space is limited\nSpectators are not allowed. Players not actively playing will need to leave the playing room.\nSocial distancing should be observed wherever and whenever possible.\nIf you have COVID symptoms\, please contact the TD and do not come to the playing site.\nHand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes will be available.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2021-four-states-summer-open/
LOCATION:Joplin Holiday Inn\, 3402 Arizona Ave\, Joplin\, MO\, 64804\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210919T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
CREATED:20210730T153033Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Missouri State Championship
DESCRIPTION:Location: Missouri State University Plaster Student Union\nBallroom\n1110 E Madison St\nSpringfield\, MO 65897 \n5SS\, G/90\, d15. 2-sections \nPRIZES: Overall prizes based on 40 entries \nOPEN: Overall Prizes: $400-1st\, $200-2nd. Class Prizes: $100 each A and B \nRESERVE (U1600): $200-1st\, $150-2nd. Class Prizes: $100 each D\, E\, U100/UNR \nEF: $50. $10 discount if registered by 9/16/2021 \nCheck-In: 8:30-9:30 am \nRounds: Sat-10/2:30/7\, Sun-10:00/2:30 \nMax one 1/2-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2. State Championship plaques to the highest finishing Missouri resident in each section and highest scoring Senior (50+) from the Open. MCA membership req’d\, available on site from $5\, OSA. \nEntries/Info: Martin Stahl\, 2609 New Hampshire Ave\, Joplin\, MO\, 64804. 417-483-1554\, martin.stahl@gmail.com. Online payment available at https://www.paypal.me/mochess \nSide Event: On September 17th\, starting at 7 pm\, the Springfield MO Chess Club will be hosting a Simul and Lecture with GM Alejandro Ramirez at the MSU Ballroom. Contact Adam Whitaker for information and registration: adamgrantwhitaker@gmail.com \nGeneral Membership Meeting: The general meeting of the MCA membership will be Sunday at 8:30 am. \nCOVID Information: \nCheck the Missouri Chess Association Facebook page or website for updated information or potential cancellation.\nMasks are required in all indoor locations per Missouri State University rules posted August 10th. (updated 8/15/21)\nSpectators are not allowed. Players not actively playing will need to leave the playing room.\nSocial distancing should be observed wherever and whenever possible.\nIf you have COVID symptoms\, please contact the TD and do not come to the playing site.\nHand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes will be available. \n 
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2021-missouri-state-championship/
LOCATION:Plaster Student Union\, 1110 E Madison St\, Springfield\, MO\, 65897\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
CREATED:20211112T031715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T031715Z
UID:1889-1637395200-1637524800@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2021 Early Thanksgiving Open
DESCRIPTION:$58 early — $75 late/on-site entry \n  \nSee tournament flier for full details: 2021 Early Thanksgiving Open Flier \n  \nWhere: Hilton Garden Inn Olathe – 12080 South Strang Line Road\, Olathe\, Kansas\, 66062 \nHR: $109\, Call 913-815-2345 and mention “Acerook” to reserve rate by November 6. \n  \nRegistration: $58 by via online entry at https://www.acerook.com/register?event=2021ETO ; $75 late/on-site entry \n  \nSchedule: Saturday: Registration 8-9:30AM\, Rd 1 – 10AM; Rd 2 – 2:30PM; Rd 3 – 7PM; Sunday: Rd 4 – 10AM; Rd 5 – 2:30PM \n  \nFormat: 5 rounds Swiss – Game/100 with 10 second delay; Two Sections: Open and Reserve-U1800 (Based on November 2021 Rating Supplement and CCA Minimum Rating List) \n  \nBye: 1 Half-point bye is offered for any round\, if requested before the start of round 2. \n  \nPrizes ($1600 based on 60 entries): \nOpen: $300 -$200 – $100 – $50; U2000 – $100 \nReserve (U1800): $300 -$200 – $100 – $50; U1400 – $100\, U1000 – $100 \n  \nTournament Directors: NTD Brian Yang (Chief TD); NTD CJ Armenta (Assistant TD) \n  \nEquipment: Please bring boards\, sets and clocks to the event. Limited Acerook Chess Enterprises’ equipment will be available to loan per round basis. \n  \nCOVID Protocols: ACE Tournaments will follow any business\, county\, state or federal health mandates in effect during the tournament period. All players and staff will be required to follow these mandates\, if any. Up-to-date information will be posted on the tournament website\, including any health mandates or cancellation of the tournament. \n  \nQuestions?  Contact Brian Yang at AcerookChess@gmail.com
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2021-early-thanksgiving-open/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Olathe\, 12080 South Strang Line Road\, Olathe\, KS\, 66062\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Yang":MAILTO:yang.brian@ymail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211212T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
CREATED:20211112T032210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T032211Z
UID:1892-1639211400-1639335600@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Missouri Class Championships
DESCRIPTION:Where every player can become a State Champion! \n5SS\, G/90 d15 \n  \nLocation: St. Louis Chess Club and Scholastic Center\, 4657 Maryland\nAve\, St.Louis MO 63108 \nPrizes: \nMaster/Expert Section: $300-1st\, $200-2nd\nClass A\, B\, C\, D\, Under 1200: $200-1 st \, $100-2nd\, in each section.\n2021 Missouri Class Champion Plaque awarded to the winner of every section. \n  \nRegistration: 8:30-9:45 \n  \nRound times:\nSat-10-2:30-7\, Sun-10-2:30 \n  \n Entry Fee: $40 pre-registered by 6pm 12/10. $45 on site. \nEmail bdhowe@yahoo.com. Online Payment to www.paypal.me/mochess. Please\ninclude Name/USCFID/Section in the notes. Cash & Credit Cards accepted onsite. \nFree Entry to GM/IM. Max 1 half bye; MCA required\, O.S.A.\, available on site for $5. \nEntries/Info: Bob Howe\, 210 N. Olive St\, Pacific\, MO 63069 (636) 234.7928\nbdhowe@yahoo.com “Playing up” one section is allowed. Players paired only with\nthose in their own section. (Small sections could be combined for pairings only.\nCombined sections use prize pairing in last round) Out of state players welcome.\nPlease be aware masks may be required based on local and venue requirements.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/missouri-class-championships/
LOCATION:Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis\, 4657 Maryland Ave\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63108\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220319T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220319T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
CREATED:20220216T035756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T225503Z
UID:1911-1647678600-1647723600@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2022 Missouri State Scholastic Championship
DESCRIPTION:• REGISTRATION: On-site tournament registration will be from 8:30 am to 9:30 am. Advanced registration and payment are strongly encouraged. For advanced registration visit www.mochess.org and follow the instructions. The deadline for advanced registration is 6:00 pm\, Friday\, March 18. Those who pre-register and pre-pay can skip the check-in line the morning of the event. ONLINE REGISTRATION: http://www.gatewaychess.org/online-reg-mosc-new.html#reg \n• ELIGIBILITY: All students in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) in Missouri are eligible to participate. \n• FORMAT: \n\nHIGH SCHOOL DIVISION: Students grades nine (9) through twelve (12) are eligible. Each school may enter any number of four player teams and a partial team. The best player on each team should be assigned to Board One\, the second best to board two\, and so forth. A school that enters only a partial team must assign the players to the highest boards. Schools that enter partial teams in addition to one or more full teams may assign players to any board. Players will only play those in their section (i.e.\, Board 1 players play only other Board 1\, Board 2 players only Board 2\, and so forth).\n\nROUND TIMES: 10:30\, 1:00\, 3:30\, and 6:00. Final round will start earlier if possible.\nTIME CONTROL: Game in 60 minutes\n\n\nUNDER SECTIONS: Ninth Grade and Under (K-9)\, Eighth Grade and Under (K-8)\, Sixth Grade and Under (K-6)\, Fifth Grade and Under (K-5)\, and Third Grade and Under (K-3) sections. Players may not compete in sections including grades higher than the highest grade the school the player represents. Each school may enter any number of players.\n\nROUND TIMES: 10:30\, 12:00\, 1:30\, 3:00\, 4:30\, and 6:00. Final round will start earlier if possible.\nTIME CONTROL: Game in 30 minutes\n\n\n\n• AWARDS: \n\nHIGH SCHOOL SECTION: Awards will be presented at 8:30 pm. No awards will be presented before this time.\n\nFive (5) school trophies will be awarded. School score is the sum of the best scores on each board.\nSix (6) individual trophies will be awarded per Board.\n\n\nUNDER SECTIONS (K-9\, K-8\, K-6\, K-5\, and K-3): Awards presentation will begin at 7:30 pm.\n\nThree (3) school trophies will be awarded in each of the under sections. School score is the sum of the four highest player scores.\nEight (8) individual trophies will be awarded in each of the other sections.\nWinners of the K-5 and K-8 Sections qualify to represent Missouri at the Rockefeller Elementary and Barber 6-8th Grade National Tournament of Champions!\n\n\n\n• ENTRY FEE: The entry fee is $25.00 per player. Players who begin registration after 10:00 may not be paired in round one. Payment may be made by cash\, check\, or credit card. Please make checks payable to MISSOURI CHESS ASSOCIATION \n• MEMBERSHIP: All sections are rated and United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership is required for tournament participation. The Missouri Chess Association will cover the cost of USCF membership for new/expired entrants. \n• RATINGS: United States Chess Federation ratings will be used where possible. Grade twelve students without ratings will be assigned a rating of 800 for pairing purposes\, grade eleven students will be assigned a rating of 750\, and so forth. \n• TIE BREAKERS: Ties will be broken using Modified Median\, Solkoff\, Cumulative\, and Cumulative Opp. for individual trophies and using Solkoff\, Cumulative\, Cumulative Opp.\, and Median for team trophies. \n• EQUIPMENT: Sets and boards will be provided for use in the Under Sections. A limited number of clocks will be available for loan each round. Notation sheets will be provided. \n• SPONSORS: Each school must have either a sponsor or parent present. There will be a sponsors and parents meeting approximately fifteen minutes after the start of round one. \n• **COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS**: Masks will be required while inside the building. Stations with wipes and hand sanitizer will be located throughout the facility. Seating in the playing hall and team areas will be distanced to the greatest extent practical. \n• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For further information or questions\, please visit www.mochess.org or contact the Chief Tournament Director\, Thomas Rehmeier at T.Rehmeier@yahoo.com or 573-291-0852.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2022-missouri-state-scholastic-championship/
LOCATION:Battle High School\, 7575 St. Charles Road\, Columbia\, MO\, 65202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Scholastic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Rehmeier":MAILTO:JCChess89@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220402T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
CREATED:20220323T022217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T022510Z
UID:1936-1648890000-1648926000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2022 All Girls Chess Tournament
DESCRIPTION:The tournament is open to all female players\, grades K-12.\nHosted by the Missouri Chess Association.\nThe tournament will be a 4 round\, Game in 60 USCF Rated event. \nQualification: All Female players currently in Kindergarten through 12 th grade\, are\nwelcome to play. USCF membership is required. \nRounds: G/60 d;5. Round Times: 10\, 12:30\, 2:45\, 5. Later rounds will start early\nif possible \nEntry Fee: $10 \nPrizes: \nState Champion Trophies to top 2 Overall.\nTrophies to Top scorer in K-8\, and Top scorer in K-5.\nThe overall winner will be the 2022 Missouri All Girls Champion\, and will be\noffered Missouri’s spot in the annual Ruth Haring National Girls Invitational\nTournament\, held in August 2022. The Haring tournament is an invitational only\ntournament run by the USCF\, with each state selecting one representative. \nRegistration: Preregistration by email appreciated. Check-in\nSaturday 9 – 9:45am. Include Name\, grade\, and USCF ID# to\nbdhowe@yahoo.com \nTournament is run concurrently with the High School Denker tournament. Events\nhave a shared location and round times for those traveling together. \nAdditional Information: Bob Howe 636-234-7928\, Emails to Bdhowe@yahoo.com
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2022-all-girls-chess-tournament/
LOCATION:Columbia Indepenent School\, 1801 North Stadium Blvd\, Columbia\, MO\, 65202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Scholastic
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220402T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
CREATED:20220323T022419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T022419Z
UID:1939-1648890000-1648926000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2022 High School Tournament of Champions
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to qualifying players in grades 9-12.\nIt is a 4 round\, Game in 60\, USCF Rated event to determine\nThe individual Denker High School Tournament Representative \n  \nQualification: Players may qualify for the event at the State Scholastic Championships\nheld in Columbia on March 19th\, or players may qualify by USCF Rating. \n— State Qualifier: Players who score 3 points or more on Boards One or Two\, and\nplayers who score 3.5 points or more on Board Three and Board Four qualify for the\nTournament. \n— Rating: Any High School Player with a USCF rating over 1000 is automatically\nqualified to participate. \nEntry Fee: $10 \nRounds: Game in 60\, delay 5\, Round times: 10am\, 12:30\, 2:45\, 5pm \nPrizes:\nState Champion Trophies to top 3 finishers.\nThe overall winner will be named the 2022 Missouri Scholastic Champion\, and is invited\nto represent Missouri in the Denker Tournament of Champions\, held August 2022. \nRegistration: Preregistration by email appreciated. Check-in\nSaturday 9 – 9:45am. Include Name\, grade\, and USCF ID# to bdhowe@yahoo.com \nTournament is run concurrently with the Missouri All Girls qualifying tournament.\nEvents have a shared location and round times for those traveling together. \nAdditional Information: Bob Howe 636-234-7928\, Emails to Bdhowe@yahoo.com
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2022-high-school-tournament-of-champions/
LOCATION:Columbia Indepenent School\, 1801 North Stadium Blvd\, Columbia\, MO\, 65202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Scholastic
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220423T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220424T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
CREATED:20220418T013157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T013313Z
UID:1954-1650702600-1650825000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2022 Missouri State University Open
DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted by the Joplin Chess Club and MSU Chess Club \n5SS\, G/90\, d15. 2-sections; Sections may be combined for pairing purposes \nPrizes: $1\,600 prize fund based on 30 full-paid entries \nUpper(1400+): $400-1st\, $300-2nd\, $150-3rd\, $100-U1600 \nReserve(U1400): $300-1st\, $200-2nd. $100-3rd\, UNR $50 \nPlayers may play up 100 points for section qualification. \nEntry: $30\, Scholastic (K-12)\, play for rating only\, 50% off entry. E-mail registration accepted\, cash only on-site. \nCheck-In: 8:30-9:30am \nRounds: Sat-10/2:30/7\, Sun-10:00/2:30 \nMax one 1/2-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2. MCA membership req’d\, available on site from $5\, OSA. \n  \nEntries/Info: Advance Registration required. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 4/23/2022\, or checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed\, to be received by 4/22/2022. Preference that all players US Chess memberships have current memberships. Membership can be processed online at uschess.org and membership can be accepted on site for CASH ONLY. Please check the US Chess site for rates or contact TD for details for membership renewal or purchase on site. \nRegistration info can be sent to: \nmartin.stahl@joplinchess.org \nor \nJoplin Chess Club\n2609 New Hampshire\nJoplin\, Mo 64804 \nPlease include name\, address\, phone\, e-mail\, US Chess ID#\, rating and section playing \nOn-site registration begins at 8:30 a.m.\, first round at 10:00 \nTD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554 \nOnline payment available at https://www.paypal.me/joplinchess \nPlease bring set\, clock\, board\, and score sheets. \nCOVID Information:\nCheck the Joplin Chess Club Facebook page or website for updated information\nIf you have COVID symptoms\, please contact the TD and do not come to the playing site.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2022-missouri-state-university-open/
LOCATION:Plaster Student Union\, 1110 E Madison St\, Springfield\, MO\, 65897\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220507T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
CREATED:20220429T021806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T021806Z
UID:1960-1651915800-1651935600@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Pillsbury at Hastings Quick
DESCRIPTION:Free entry.  G/25;d3.  USCF quick rated.  Midtown Carnegie Library\, upstairs conference room.  Rounds: 10 AM\, 11 AM\, 1 PM\, 2 PM.  Tournament director Adam Whitaker
URL:https://mochess.org/event/pillsbury-at-hastings-quick/
LOCATION:Midtown Carnegie Library\, 397 E Central St\, Springfield\, 65802\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Whitaker":MAILTO:adamgrantwhitaker@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220514T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
CREATED:20220418T013053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T013053Z
UID:1952-1652515200-1652556600@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2022 Four States Spring Open
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Joplin Chess Club US Chess affiliate \nFormat: \n4 round Swiss\, Game in 60 with 5 second delay (G/60\,d/5)\, dual rated\nTwo sections; Open and Under 1400\, sections may be combined for pairing purposes\nOne 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 2 \nRound Times: \n9:00\, 12:00\, 3:00\, 5:00 (or ASAP after round 3 completes). \nEntry fee: $40. Scholastic (K-12)\, play for rating only\, 50% off entry. E-mail registration accepted\, cash only on-site. MCA membership required for MO residents; available on-site. \nPrizes: \n$600 prize fund based on 30 full-paid entries. Scholastic entries count as half. \nOpen: $160\, $120; U1600 $100\nU1400: $100\, $80\n4.0 Bonus: $20 \nRegistration: Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 5/15/2022\, checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed\, to be received by 5/13/2022\, or through PayPal: paypal.me/joplinchess \nPreference that all players have current US Chess memberships. US Chess 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. \nRegistration info can be sent to: \nmartin.stahl@joplinchess.org \nor \nJoplin Chess Club\n2609 New Hampshire\nJoplin\, Mo 64804 \nPlease include name\, address\, phone\, e-mail\, USCF ID# and rating. \nOn-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m.\, first round at 9:00 \nTD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554 \nPlease bring set\, clock\, board\, and score sheets. \nCOVID Information: \nCheck the Joplin Chess Facebook page or website for updated information or potential cancellation.\nIf you have COVID symptoms\, please contact the TD and do not come to the playing site.\nHand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes will be available.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2022-four-states-spring-open/
LOCATION:Joplin Holiday Inn\, 3402 Arizona Ave\, Joplin\, MO\, 64804\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220709T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220709T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
CREATED:20220619T034856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T183943Z
UID:1993-1657355400-1657391400@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2022 Missouri State Novice Championship
DESCRIPTION:New Player friendly tournament! \nNovice Championship: Players rated Under 1000 or Unrated are eligible. \nRounds: G/45 d;5. Each player gets 45 minutes with a 5 second time delay. \nRound Times: Saturday – 10am\, 12:15pm\, 2:15pm\, 4:30pm\nRounds are paired using “swiss”system. Players play all four rounds\, no eliminations. \nEntry Fee: $15 pre-registered by 6pm 7/8. Or @40 on site the day of the event. You\nmay register and pay Online with Paypal. Payment to www.paypal.me/mochess.\nPlease include Name and USCF ID # in the notes. Cash & Credit Cards accepted\nonsite. 1 half bye permitted if requested at registration.\nUSCF and Missouri Chess membership is required. May be purchased ahead of time\nor on site during registration. \nRegistration: Onsite registration from 8:30-9:30am \nPrizes: Based on 15 Entries:\n1st : Novice Champion Trophy and $100. 2nd : $50\n.\nEntries/Info: Mailed entries to Bob Howe\, 210 N. Olive St\, Pacific\, MO 63069\nQuestions: Bob at bdhowe@yahoo.com or (636) 234-7928
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2022-missouri-state-novice-championship/
LOCATION:Stoney Creek Hotel\, 18011 Bass Pro Dr\,\, Independence\, 64055
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220709T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220710T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
CREATED:20220619T034628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T183930Z
UID:1990-1657355400-1657477800@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2022 Missouri State Class Championships
DESCRIPTION:Sections: Master/Expert (2000+)\, Class A (1800-1999)\, Class B (1600-1799)\, Class C\n(1400-1599)\, Class D (1200-1399)\, and Under 1200 \n*Novice Section: Under 1000/Unrated The novice section is held with a shorter time\ncontrol and completes in one day. See below for full details! \nEach section plays only players in their own section (small sections may be combined\nfor pairing but will keep separate prizes) Players are allowed to “play up” one section\nonly above their official rating. Out of state players are welcome. \nRounds: G/90 d;15. Round Times: Saturday – 10\, 2:15\, 6:30\, Sunday 10 – 2:15 \nEntry Fee: $40 pre-registered by 6pm 7/8. $50 on site. Email bdhowe@yahoo.com.\nOnline Payment to www.paypal.me/mochess. Please include Name/USCF ID/Section\nin the paypal notes. Cash & Credit Cards accepted onsite. Free Entry to GM/IM. Max 1\nhalf bye; MCA required\, O.S.A.\, available on site from $5. \nRegistration: Onsite registration from 8:30-9:30am \nPrizes: Based on 7 per class\nMaster/Expert Section: $300-1st\, $200-2nd\,\nClass A\, B\, C\, D\, Under 1200: $200-1 st \, $100-2 nd in each section.\nMissouri Class Champion Plaque awarded to the winner of each section. \nEntries/Info: Bob Howe\, 210 N. Olive St\, Pacific\, MO 63069 (636) 234.7928\nbdhowe@yahoo.com \n**Novice Championship Information \nOpen only to new/unrated players or players Rated under 1000 \nPlayed 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: $15 pre-registered (payment received by 6/21) $20 on site. Online Payment to www.paypal.me/mochess. Please include Name and USCF in the notes.\nPrizes: based on 15 players: 1st $100 + Novice State Champion Trophy\, 2nd $50
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2022-missouri-state-class-championships/
LOCATION:Stoney Creek Hotel\, 18011 Bass Pro Dr\,\, Independence\, 64055
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220722T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
CREATED:20220429T022015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T022015Z
UID:1964-1658518200-1658682000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:SMCC Summer Open
DESCRIPTION:Tournaments and fundraiser for the Southside Senior Center\, home of the Springfield\, MO. Chess Club. \nJuly 22 – Blitz fundraiser tournament.  G/5\, seven rounds.  7:45 PM to 9:30 PM.  USCF blitz rated and unrated sections.  $5 entry\, no prizes. \nJuly 23 & 24 – G/90;d5.  USCF rated.  $20 entry (k-12 option $5 entry\, not eligible for prizes).  First place $40\, second place $30\, top under 1400 $20.  Remainder of entry goes to the donation to the senior center.  Rounds: Sat 23 – 10 AM\, 2 PM\, 5:30 PM.  Sun 24 – 10 AM\, 2 PM. \nMoney raised over three days\, minus prizes\, will be donated to the Southside Senior Center.  Additional donations encouraged.  Tournament director Adam Whitaker (adamgrantwhitaker@gmail.com).
URL:https://mochess.org/event/smcc-summer-open/
LOCATION:Southside Senior Center\, 2215 S. Freemont Ave.\, Springfield\, MO\, 65804\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Whitaker":MAILTO:adamgrantwhitaker@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221022T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221023T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
CREATED:20220920T014238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T014238Z
UID:2024-1666427400-1666551600@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2022 Springfield Open
DESCRIPTION:5SS\, G/90\, d15 \nPrizes: $850 prize fund based on 30 full-paid entries. Class prizes based on 4 per class \nOpen: $200-1st\, $150-2nd\, A/B/C/D-$100 each\, U1200/UNR-$50. \nEntry: $30\, Scholastic (K-12) may play for rating only\, 50% off entry. E-mail registration accepted\, cash only on-site. \nCheck-In: 8:30-9:30am \nRounds: Sat-10/2:30/7\, Sun-10:00/2:30 \nMax one 1/2-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2. MCA membership req’d\, available on site from $5\, OSA. \nEntries/Info: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 10/22/2022\, or checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed\, to be received by 10/21/2022.\nPreference that all players USCF memberships have current memberships.\nUSCF 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. \nRegistration info can be sent to: \nmartin.stahl@joplinchess.org \nor \nJoplin Chess Club\n2609 New Hampshire\nJoplin\, Mo 64804 \nPlease include name\, address\, phone\, e-mail\, USCF ID#\, rating and section playing \nOn-site registration begins at 8:30 a.m.\, first round at 10:00 \nTD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554 \nOnline payment available at https://www.paypal.me/joplinchess \nPlease bring set\, clock\, board\, and score sheets. \nCOVID Information:\nCheck the Joplin Chess Club Facebook page or website for updated information\nIf you have COVID symptoms\, please contact the TD and do not come to the playing site.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2022-springfield-open/
LOCATION:Plaster Student Union\, 1110 E Madison St\, Springfield\, MO\, 65897\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221204T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
CREATED:20221019T143231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T143231Z
UID:2042-1670056200-1670178600@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2022 Missouri Open
DESCRIPTION:*A State Championship Event* \n2022 MISSOURI OPEN: 5SS\, G/115;d5. South Side Senior Center\, 2215 S Fremont\nAve.\, Springfield\, MO 65804. \n2-sections: OPEN: Overall Prizes: $500-1 st $250-2 nd \,\n$125-3 rd . Class Prizes: $100-1 st in each: Master (2200-2399)\, X\, A\, B. RESERVE\n(U1600): Overall Prizes: $400-1 st \, $200-2 nd \, $100-3 rd . Class Prizes: $100-1 st in each C\, D\, E\, U1000/Unr. Prizes b/60 entries. State Championship plaques to highest finishing Missouri resident in each section. \nEF: $50 by 6pm 11/30\, $60 on site. Online payment:\nwww.paypal.me/mochess. (Please include Name/USCF ID/Section in the notes.) Cash\nor credit card accepted on site. \nReg: Sat-8:30-9:45am. \nRounds: Sat-10/2:30/7\, Sun-\n9:30/2. Max one ½-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2. MCA membership req’d\, available on\nsite from $5\, OSA. \nEntries/Info: Thomas Rehmeier\, 12 Robison Ct.\, Wentzville\, MO\n63385. JCChess89@yahoo.com
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2022-missouri-open/
LOCATION:Southside Senior Center\, 2215 S. Freemont Ave.\, Springfield\, MO\, 65804\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Rehmeier":MAILTO:JCChess89@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230318T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
CREATED:20230207T023935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T045355Z
UID:2048-1679128200-1679173200@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2023 Missouri State Scholastic Championship
DESCRIPTION:• REGISTRATION: On-site tournament registration will be from 8:30 am to 9:30 am. Advanced registration and payment are strongly encouraged. For advanced registration visit www.mochess.org and follow the instructions. The deadline for advanced registration is 6:00 pm\, Friday\, March 17. Those who pre-register and pre-pay can skip the check-in line the morning of the event. \n• ELIGIBILITY: All students in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) in Missouri are eligible to participate. \n• FORMAT: \n\nHIGH SCHOOL DIVISION: Students grades nine (9) through twelve (12) are eligible. Each school may enter any number of four player teams and a partial team. The best player on each team should be assigned to Board One\, the second best to board two\, and so forth. A school that enters only a partial team must assign the players to the highest boards. Schools that enter partial teams in addition to one or more full teams may assign players to any board. Players will only play those in their section (i.e.\, Board 1 players play only other Board 1\, Board 2 players only Board 2\, and so forth).\n\nROUND TIMES: 10:30\, 1:00\, 3:30\, and 6:00. Final round will start earlier if possible.\nTIME CONTROL: Game in 55 minutes with a 5 second time delay\n\n\nUNDER SECTIONS: Ninth Grade and Under (K-9)\, Eighth Grade and Under (K-8)\, Sixth Grade and Under (K-6)\, Fifth Grade and Under (K-5)\, and Third Grade and Under (K-3) sections. Players may not compete in sections including grades higher than the highest grade the school the player represents. Each school may enter any number of players.\n\nROUND TIMES: 10:30\, 12:00\, 1:30\, 3:00\, 4:30\, and 6:00. Final round will start earlier if possible.\nTIME CONTROL: Game in 25 minutes wot a 5 second time delay\n\n\n\n• AWARDS: \n\nHIGH SCHOOL SECTION: Awards will be presented at 8:30 pm. No awards will be presented before this time.\n\nFive (5) school trophies will be awarded. School score is the sum of the best scores on each board.\nSix (6) individual trophies will be awarded per Board.\n\n\nUNDER SECTIONS (K-9\, K-8\, K-6\, K-5\, and K-3): Awards presentation will begin at 7:30 pm.\n\nThree (3) school trophies will be awarded in each of the under sections. School score is the sum of the four highest player scores.\nEight (8) individual trophies will be awarded in each of the other sections.\nNational Invitational Qualification\n\nWinners of the K-5 and K-8 sections qualify to represent Missouri at the Rockefeller Elementary and\nBarber 6-8th Grade National Tournament of Champions\, respectively.\n\n\n\n\n\n• ENTRY FEE: The entry fee is $25.00 per player. Players who begin registration after 10:00 may not be paired in round one. Payment may be made by cash\, check\, or credit card. Please make checks payable to MISSOURI CHESS ASSOCIATION \n• MEMBERSHIP: All sections are rated and United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership is required for tournament participation. USCF Memberships can be purchased on site\, cost is $10.00. \n• RATINGS: United States Chess Federation ratings will be used where possible. Grade twelve students without ratings will be assigned a rating of 800 for pairing purposes\, grade eleven students will be assigned a rating of 750\, and so forth. \n• TIE BREAKERS: Ties will be broken using Modified Median\, Solkoff\, Cumulative\, and Cumulative Opp. for individual trophies and using Solkoff\, Cumulative\, Cumulative Opp.\, and Median for team trophies. In the event of a tie for a national qualifier\, a best-of-three\nGame in 5 minutes match between the top two players in the tie (based on numerical tiebreaks) will determine the winner. \n• EQUIPMENT: Sets and boards will be provided for use in the Under Sections. A limited number of clocks will be available for loan each round. Notation sheets will be provided. \n• SPONSORS: Each school must have either a sponsor or parent present. There will be a sponsors and parents meeting approximately fifteen minutes after the start of round one. \n• TEAM ROOMS: Classrooms are available to reserve as private team rooms upon request. Cost is $200 per room. \n• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For further information or questions\, please visit www.mochess.org or contact the Chief Tournament Director\, Thomas Rehmeier at T.Rehmeier@yahoo.com or 573-291-0852.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2023-missouri-state-scholastic-championship/
LOCATION:Battle High School\, 7575 St. Charles Road\, Columbia\, MO\, 65202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Scholastic
ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Rehmeier":MAILTO:JCChess89@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
CREATED:20230315T041610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T042447Z
UID:2069-1681549200-1681587000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2023 High School Tournament of Champions
DESCRIPTION:Individual High School Championship to determine the Denker HS Tournament Representative. \nLocation: Hampton Inn & Suites\, 1225 Fellow’s Place\, Columbia MO 65201 \nEntry Fee: $10. \nRounds: G/60\,d5 Rounds Times: 10am\, 12:30\, 2:45\, 5pm \nRegistration: Pre-reg by email Bdhowe@yahoo.com include Name\, Grade\, USCF\n#. Payment on site only. Check in between 9 – 9:45am. \nQualification: Players may qualify for the event by rating or performance at the State Championship on March 18th . Rating: Any player grades 9-12 with a USCF rating over 1000. State Qualifier: Players who score 3 or more points on Board 1 or 2\, or 3.5 or more points on Boards 3 or 4 qualify for the event. \nPrizes: Trophies to top 3 finishers\, Winner named Missouri Scholastic Champion and invited to represent Missouri in the Denker High SchoolChampion. \nInfo: Bob Howe\, Bdhowe@yahoo.com 636 234 7928
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2023-high-school-tournament-of-champions/
LOCATION:Hampton Inn & Suites\, 1225 Fellow's Place\, Columbia\, MO\, 65201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Scholastic
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
CREATED:20230315T041743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T042430Z
UID:2071-1681549200-1681587000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2023 Missouri All Girls Tournament
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to all female players in Grades K-12. USCF Membership required. \nLocation: Hampton Inn & Suites\, 1225 Fellow’s Place\, Columbia MO 65201 \nEntry Fee: $10. \nRounds: G/60\,d5 Rounds Times: 10am\, 12:30\, 2:45\, 5pm \nRegistration: Pre-reg by email Bdhowe@yahoo.com include Name\, Grade\, USCF #. Payment on site only. Check in between 9 – 9:45am. \nPrizes: Trophies to top 3 finishers\, top 8th and under\, top 5th and under. The overall winner will be invited to play in the Ruth Haring National All Girls Invitational Tournament in August 2023. \nInfo: Bob Howe\, Bdhowe@yahoo.com 636 234 7928
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2023-missouri-all-girls-tournament/
LOCATION:Hampton Inn & Suites\, 1225 Fellow's Place\, Columbia\, MO\, 65201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Scholastic
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
CREATED:20230315T042129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T042608Z
UID:2073-1681549200-1681587000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2023 Columbia Open
DESCRIPTION:$5 Play for Rating Columbia Open. \nLocation: Hampton Inn & Suites\, 1225 Fellow’s Place\, Columbia MO 65201 \nEntry Fee: $5. \nRounds:G/60\,d5Rounds Times: 10am\, 12:30\, 2:45\, 5pm \nRegistration: Pre-reg by email to Bdhowe@yahoo.com include Name and USCF #. \nPayment on site only. Cash preferred Check in between 9 – 9:45am Prizes: Honor\, glory and rating points! This is an Open play section being run alongside the Denker and All Girls qualifying tournaments. \nUSCF and MCA membership required\, available onsite.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2023-columbia-open/
LOCATION:Hampton Inn & Suites\, 1225 Fellow's Place\, Columbia\, MO\, 65201\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230423T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
CREATED:20230315T041349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T041349Z
UID:2067-1682152200-1682274600@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2023 Missouri State University Open
DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted by the Joplin Chess Club and MSU Chess Club\n\nLocation: Missouri State University Plaster Student Union\nWest Ballroom\n1110 E Madison St\nSpringfield\, MO 658975SS\, G/90\, d15. 2-sections; Sections may be combined for pairing purposes \nPrizes: $1\,600 prize fund based on 30 full-paid entries \nUpper(1400+): $400-1st\, $300-2nd\, $150-3rd\, $100-U1600 \nReserve(U1400): $300-1st\, $200-2nd. $100-3rd\, UNR $50 \nPlayers may play up 100 points for section qualification. \nEntry: $30\, Scholastic (K-12)\, play for rating only\, 50% off entry. E-mail registration accepted\, cash only on-site. \nCheck-In: 8:30-9:30am \nRounds: Sat-10/2:30/7\, Sun-10:00/2:30 \nMax one 1/2-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2. MCA membership req’d\, available on site from $5\, OSA. \nEntries/Info: Advance Registration required. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 4/22/2023\, or checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed\, to be received by 4/21/2023. Preference that all players USCF memberships have current memberships. 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. \nRegistration info can be sent to: \nmartin.stahl@joplinchess.org \nor \nJoplin Chess Club\n2609 New Hampshire\nJoplin\, Mo 64804 \nPlease include name\, address\, phone\, e-mail\, US Chess ID#\, rating and section playing \nOn-site registration begins at 8:30 a.m.\, first round at 10:00 \nTD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554 \nOnline payment available at https://www.paypal.me/joplinchess \nPlease bring set\, clock\, board\, and score sheets.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2023-missouri-state-university-open/
LOCATION:Plaster Student Union\, 1110 E Madison St\, Springfield\, MO\, 65897\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
CREATED:20230517T012122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T012615Z
UID:2097-1687597200-1687638600@mochess.org
SUMMARY:SMCC Summer G/90 Quads
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday June 24 \nWhere: Southside Senior Center in Springfield\, MO. \nEntry: $25. First three titled players enter for free. Extra donations to the senior center are welcome. \nTime control: G/90;d5 \nUSCF Rated: Yes (US Chess memberships must be current before round 1) \nRound times: 10:00 AM\, 2:00 PM\, 5:15 PM (or directly after second round if players agree) \nPrizes: Top section 1st place $125. Other sections 1st place $65. The money remaining after prizes are paid out will be donated to the Southside Senior Center. \n  \nContact Adamgrantwhitaker@gmail.com to enter or with questions.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/smcc-summer-g-90-quads/
LOCATION:Southside Senior Center\, 2215 S. Freemont Ave.\, Springfield\, MO\, 65804\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Whitaker":MAILTO:adamgrantwhitaker@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
CREATED:20230517T011426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T011426Z
UID:2093-1688805000-1688839200@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2023 Missouri Novice Championship
DESCRIPTION:New Player friendly tournament! \nNovice Championship: Players rated Under 1000 or Unrated are eligible. \nRounds: G/45 d;5. Each player gets 45 minutes with a 5 second time delay. \nRound Times: Saturday – 10am\, 12:15pm\, 2:15pm\, 4:pm\nRounds are paired using “swiss”system. Players play all four rounds\, no eliminations. \nEntry Fee: $15 pre-registered by 6pm 7/7. Or @40 on site the day of the event. You\nmay register and pay Online with Paypal. Payment to www.paypal.me/mochess.\nPlease include Name and USCF ID # in the notes. Cash & Credit Cards accepted\nonsite. 1 half bye permitted if requested at registration.\nUSCF and Missouri Chess membership is required. May be purchased ahead of time\nor on site during registration. \nRegistration: Onsite registration from 8:30-9:30am \nPrizes: Based on 20 Entries:\n1st : Novice Champion Trophy and $100. 2nd : $60. 3rd $40 \nEntries/Info: Mailed entries to Bob Howe\, 210 N. Olive St\, Pacific\, MO 63069 \nQuestions: Bob at bdhowe@yahoo.com or (636) 234-7928 \nDirections: Park at the V-Stock/Cheesecake Factory entrance. Event is on lower level\non the left side of the complex.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2023-missouri-novice-championship/
LOCATION:Chess Cardinal Center — Chesterield Mall\, Chesterfield Mall\, unit #156\, Chesterfield\, MO\, 63017\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230709T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
CREATED:20230517T011104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T011105Z
UID:2090-1688805000-1688925600@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2023 Missouri Class Championships
DESCRIPTION:Where every player can be a State Champion! \n\nSections: Master/Expert (2000+)\, Class A (1800-1999)\, Class B (1600-1799)\, Class C\n(1400-1599)\, Class D (1200-1399)\, Under 1200\, and *Novice Section. \n*Novice Section: Under 1000/Unrated The novice section is held with a shorter time\ncontrol and completes in one day. See below for full details! \nEach section plays only opponents in their own section (small sections may be\ncombined for pairing but will keep separate prizes) Players are allowed to “play up” one\nsection only above their official rating. Out of state players are welcome. \nRounds: G/90 d;15. Round Times: Saturday – 10\, 2:15\, 6:30\, Sunday 10 – 2:15 \nEntry Fee: $40 pre-registered by 6pm 7/7. $50 on site. Email bdhowe@yahoo.com.\nOnline Payment to www.paypal.me/mochess. Please include Name/USCF ID/Section\nin the paypal notes. Cash & Credit Cards accepted onsite. Free Entry to GM/IM. Max 1\nhalf bye; MCA required\, O.S.A.\, available on site from $5. \n  \nRegistration: Onsite registration from 8:30-9:30am \nPrizes: Based on 7 per class\nMaster/Expert Section: $300-1st\, $200-2nd\,\nClass A\, B\, C\, D\, Under 1200: $200-1st \, $100-2nd in each section.\nMissouri Champion Plaque to the winner of every section. \nEntries/Info: Bob Howe\, 210 N. Olive St\, Pacific\, MO 63069 (636) 234.7928\nbdhowe@yahoo.com \nDirections: Park at the V-Stock/Cheesecake Factory entrance. Event is on lower level\non the left side of the complex. \n  \n**Novice Championship Information \nOpen only to new/unrated players or players Rated under 1000\nPlayed on Saturday only: 4 rounds\, Game in 45\, d5\, Registration: 8:30-9:30; Round Times\n10am\, 12:15\, 2:15\, 4:30 Entry Fee: $15 pre-registered (payment received by 6/23) $20 on site. \nOnline Payment to www.paypal.me/mochess. Please include Name and USCF in the notes.\nPrizes: based on 15 players: 1st $100 + Novice State Champion Trophy\, 2nd $50
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2023-missouri-class-championships/
LOCATION:Chess Cardinal Center — Chesterield Mall\, Chesterfield Mall\, unit #156\, Chesterfield\, MO\, 63017\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231112T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T131937Z
UID:2113-1699691400-1699812000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2023 Missouri Open
DESCRIPTION:Format: 5-round Swiss\, Game/90 + d/15. Two Sections: \nOpen: Overall Prizes: $500-1st \, $300-2nd \, $200-3rd\nClass prizes: $200-1st in each Master (2200-2399)\, X\, A\, B. \n\nTop Missouri resident earns 2023 State Champion Title & Plaque\nTop Scoring Senior earns 2024 US Senior Irwin Championsh Invite\n\nReserve (Under 1600): Overall Prizes: $300-1st \,$250-2nd \,$200-3rd\nClass Prizes: $150-1st in each C\, D\, E/U1200. \n\nTop Missouri resident earns 2023 Reserve Champion Title Plaque\n\nRegistration: Saturday 8:30-9:45 am. \nRound Times: Saturday-10:00 am\, 2:30 pm\, 7:00 pm. Sunday-9:30 am\, 2:00 pm. \nEntry fee*: $50.00 by 6pm 11/10\, $60.00 on site. Free Entry for IM/GMs. \nByes: Maximum one ½-point bye\, must be declared by round 2. \nMemberships: 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. Must be a Missouri resident to win championship title and plaque.) \nEntries/Information: Bob Howe\, 210 N Olive St\, Pacific\, MO 63069. bdhowe@yahoo.com\, (636) 234-7928 \nOnline 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. \n*SPECIAL DISCOUNTS: \n$10 off entry fee for Pre-registered\nAdditional $10 off for:\nSeniors (55+) • Brand New/Unrated Players • Players traveling over 120 miles (one way) to the tournament. (limit 1 additional discount per player) \nMust pre-register by 11/10 for discount.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2023-missouri-open/
LOCATION:Stoney Creek Hotel\, 18011 Bass Pro Dr\,\, Independence\, 64055
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
CREATED:20240207T011800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T011800Z
UID:2152-1710577800-1710622800@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2024 Missouri State Scholastic Championship
DESCRIPTION:• REGISTRATION: On-site tournament registration will be from 8:30 am to 9:30 am. Advanced registration and payment are strongly encouraged. For advanced registration visit www.mochess.org and follow the instructions. The deadline for advanced registration is 6:00 pm\, Friday\, March 15. Those who pre-register and pre-pay can skip the check-in line the morning of the event! \n• ELIGIBILITY: All students in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) in Missouri are eligible to participate. \n• FORMAT: \n\nHIGH SCHOOL DIVISION: Students grades nine (9) through twelve (12) are eligible. Each school may enter any number of four player teams and a partial team. The best player on each team should be assigned to Board One\, the second best to board two\, and so forth. A school that enters only a partial team must assign the players to the highest boards. Schools that enter partial teams in addition to one or more full teams may assign players to any board. Players will only play those in their section (i.e.\, Board 1 players play only other Board 1\, Board 2 players only Board 2\, and so forth).\n\nROUND TIMES: 10:30\, 1:00\, 3:30\, and 6:00. Final round will start earlier if possible.\nTIME CONTROL: Game in 55 minutes with a 5 second time delay\n\n\nUNDER SECTIONS: Ninth Grade and Under (K-9)\, Eighth Grade and Under (K-8)\, Sixth Grade and Under (K-6)\, Fifth Grade and Under (K-5)\, and Third Grade and Under (K-3) sections. Players may not compete in sections including grades higher than the highest grade the school the player represents. Each school may enter any number of players.\n\nROUND TIMES: 10:30\, 12:00\, 1:30\, 3:00\, 4:30\, and 6:00. Final round will start earlier if possible.\nTIME CONTROL: Game in 25 minutes wot a 5 second time delay\n\n\n\n• AWARDS: \n\nHIGH SCHOOL SECTION: Awards will be presented at 8:30 pm. No awards will be presented before this time.\n\nFive (5) school trophies will be awarded. School score is the sum of the best scores on each board.\nSix (6) individual trophies will be awarded per Board.\n\n\nUNDER SECTIONS (K-9\, K-8\, K-6\, K-5\, and K-3): Awards presentation will begin at 7:30 pm.\n\nThree (3) school trophies will be awarded in each of the under sections. School score is the sum of the four highest player scores.\nEight (8) individual trophies will be awarded in each of the other sections.\nNational Invitational Qualification\n\nWinners of the K-5 and K-8 sections qualify to represent Missouri at the Rockefeller Elementary and\nBarber 6-8th Grade National Tournament of Champions\, respectively.\n\n\n\n\n\n• ENTRY FEE: The entry fee is $25.00 per player. Players who begin registration after 10:00 may not be paired in round one. Payment may be made by CASH\, CHECK\, or CREDIT CARD. Please make checks payable to MISSOURI CHESS ASSOCIATION \n• MEMBERSHIP: All sections are rated and United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership is required for tournament participation. USCF Memberships can be purchased on site\, cost is $10.00. \n• TIE BREAKS: Ties will be broken using Modified Median\, Solkoff\, Cumulative\, and Cumulative Opp. for individual trophies and using Solkoff\, Cumulative\, Cumulative Opp.\, and Median for team trophies. In the event of a tie for a national qualifier\, a best-of-three\nGame in 5 minutes match between the top two players in the tie (based on numerical tiebreaks) will determine the winner. \n• EQUIPMENT: Sets and boards will be provided for use in the Under Sections. A limited number of clocks will be available for loan each round. Notation sheets will be provided. \n• SPONSORS: Each school must have either a sponsor or parent present. There will be a sponsors and parents meeting approximately fifteen minutes after the start of round one. \n• TEAM ROOMS: Classrooms are available to reserve as private team rooms upon request. Cost is $200 per room. \n• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For further information or questions\, please visit www.mochess.org or contact the Chief Tournament Director\, Thomas Rehmeier at T.Rehmeier@yahoo.com or 573-291-0852.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2024-missouri-state-scholastic-championship/
LOCATION:Battle High School\, 7575 St. Charles Road\, Columbia\, MO\, 65202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Scholastic
ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Rehmeier":MAILTO:JCChess89@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240414T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
CREATED:20240312T021009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T021009Z
UID:2177-1712997000-1713121200@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2024 Missouri State University Open
DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted by the Joplin Chess Club and MSU Chess Club\n\nLocation: Missouri State University Plaster Student Union\nRoom 308\n1110 E Madison St\nSpringfield\, MO 658975SS\, G/90\, d15. 2-sections; Sections may be combined for pairing purposes \nPrizes: $1\,600 prize fund based on 30 full-paid entries \nUpper(1400+): $400-1st\, $300-2nd\, $150-3rd\, $100-U1600 \nReserve(U1400): $300-1st\, $200-2nd. $100-3rd\, UNR $50 \nPlayers may play up 100 points for section qualification. \nEntry: $30\, Scholastic (K-12)\, play for rating only\, 50% off entry. E-mail registration accepted\, cash only on-site. \nCheck-In: 8:30-9:30am \nRounds: Sat-10/2:30/7\, Sun-10:00/2:30 \nMax one 1/2-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2. MCA membership req’d\, available on site from $5\, OSA. \nEntries/Info: Advance Registration required. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 4/13/2024\, or checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed\, to be received by 4/12/2024. Preference that all players USCF memberships have current memberships. 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. \nRegistration info can be sent to: \nmartin.stahl@joplinchess.org \nor \nJoplin Chess Club\n2609 New Hampshire\nJoplin\, Mo 64804 \nPlease include name\, address\, phone\, e-mail\, US Chess ID#\, rating and section playing \nOn-site registration begins at 8:30 a.m.\, first round at 10:00 \nTD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554 \nOnline payment available at https://www.paypal.me/joplinchess \nPlease bring set\, clock\, board\, and score sheets.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2024-missouri-state-university-open/
LOCATION:Plaster Student Union\, 1110 E Madison St\, Springfield\, MO\, 65897\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240510T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
CREATED:20240312T021559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T021559Z
UID:2179-1715324400-1715457600@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2024 SMCC Spring Open
DESCRIPTION:Players of any age are invited to join the Springfield\, Missouri Chess Club on May 10 and 11 for a group lesson with National Master Bob Holliman\, an unrated blitz tournament with the prize of a USCF membership\, and a 3-round G/90 Swiss. \nFriday May 10\, 2024\nFree class with National Master Bob Holliman – Everyone is welcome to join us at our regular Friday night club meeting for a free class taught by National Master and chess teacher Bob Holliman. Mr. Holliman will be giving his lecture\, “The Secrets Chess.” His focus will be on the best ways to study and play based on a lifetime of experience. The class will last 45-60 minutes followed by up to 30 minutes in which you’ll have an opportunity to ask a National Master your biggest questions about chess. \nWe will plan to start at 7:30 PM on May 10 at the Southside Senior Center in Springfield\, Missouri. \nWin a USCF Membership Blitz – Following National Master Bob Holliman’s class\, we will have a blitz tournament for players whose US Chess Federation membership is expired or those who have never had a US Chess Federation membership. Five-round Swiss\, G/5;d0. Entry $7\, $5 for K-12 players\, $10 for families. First place wins a 1-year US Chess Federation membership and free entry in the SMCC Spring Swiss on the following day. \nSaturday May 11\, 2024 \nSMCC Spring Swiss – Three-round Swiss. G/90;d5. Players will be arranged in sections of 8 players\, based on rating and beginning with the highest-rated player. Round times will be 10:00 AM\, 1:45 PM\, and 5:00 PM. \nPrizes for the top section\, including the 8 highest rated players – $175 to first and $100 to second. Prizes for all other 8-person sections – $100 to first and $50 to second. If the bottom section has less than 6 players\, it will be combined with the next section in which the prizes will be $100 to first and $50 to second.\nAdvertisement \nCurrent US Chess Federation membership is required as all games will be regular rated. \nEntry: $25 for those who enter by March 31\, 2024. $35 for those who enter between April 1-30\, 2024. $45 entry starting May 1\, 2024. \nLocation \nSouthside Senior Center\n2215 South Fremont Avenue\nSpringfield\, Missouri 65804 \nAny money made beyond the cost of the tournament will be donated to the Southside Senior Center or deposited into the Springfield\, MO. Chess Club’s bank account to support local chess activities. Additional donations are greatly appreciated. \nTo enter\, or to ask any questions about the SMCC Spring Swiss\, please email me at adamgrantwhitaker@gmail.com.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2024-smcc-spring-open/
LOCATION:Southside Senior Center\, 2215 S. Freemont Ave.\, Springfield\, MO\, 65804\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Whitaker":MAILTO:adamgrantwhitaker@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T161538
CREATED:20240417T235250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T235323Z
UID:2187-1716022800-1716060600@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2024 Columbia Open
DESCRIPTION:4-round Game/60\, delay 5 sec \nRegistration: 9-9:45a.m\, Round times: 10\, 12:30\, 2:45\, 5:15 \nEntry fee: Only $5 – No prizes\, play for Rating points\, Honor\, and Glory! \nCurrent USCF Membership required \nMCA membership required for Missouri residents\, available on site from $5 \nThis tournament runs concurrently with the High School Tournament of\nChampions and the Haring All-Girls qualifying tournament. Same location and\nround times for those traveling together. \nRegistration: Pre-registration by email is appreciated. All payments on site\, cash\npreferred\, the day of the event. \nAdditional Information: contact Bob Howe\nbdhowe@yahoo.com\, 636-234-7928
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2024-columbia-open-2/
LOCATION:Rockbridge High School\, 4303 S. Providence Rd\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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