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UID:2456-1776450600-1776627000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Bill Wright Saint Louis Open
DESCRIPTION:5-round Three-day Swiss Open \nHeld at the Saint Louis Chess Club \nRounds: 1st Round – Friday 6:30 PM; 2nd Round – Saturday 10:00 AM; 3rd Round – Saturday 3:00 PM; 4th Round – Sunday 10:00 AM; 5th Round – Sunday 3:00 PM \nTime Control: G/90 + 30 second increment from move one \nSections: Premiere (Open); Reserve (U2000) \n\nPrize Information \n$7\,500 Unconditionally Guaranteed!! \nPremiere Section – Open (US Chess & FIDE Rated) – 1st – $1750; 2nd – $800; 3rd – $650; 4th – $500; U2200 – 1st – $575; 2nd – $350 \nReserve Section – U2000 (US Chess Rated) – 1st – $750; 2nd – $550; 3rd – $425; 4th – $300;  U1600 – 1st – $275; 2nd – $200; U1200 – 1st $175; 2nd – Tournament Entry Voucher*; Top Unrated – Tournament Entry Voucher* \nOverall Winner will be declared 2026 Saint Louis Champion. \n*Tournament Entry Voucher entitles the player to one free entry into another open tournament at the Saint Louis Chess Club in 2026. \nEntry Information \nEntry Fee: $100 \nMust be registered by Friday\, 4/17/2026 @4:00 Central Time \nNo on-site registration\, register online as space is limited \nFree entry for GMs and IMs \nOther Notes \nTwo 1/2 points byes available; must be declared before the start of Round 1. \nUSCF ratings will be used for prize purposes in all sections \nTD has discretion to appoint ratings \nHotel Rate available at Chase Park Plaza and AC Hotel (Ask for Chess Club Rate) \n\nRegister Now! https://register.stlchess.club/bill-wright-saint-louis-open-2026
URL:https://mochess.org/event/bill-wright-saint-louis-open/
LOCATION:Saint Louis Chess Club\, 4663 Maryland Avenue\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63108\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Saint Louis Chess Club":MAILTO:tournaments@saintlouischessclub.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T034052Z
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UID:2464-1777105800-1777228200@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2026 Missouri State University Open
DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted by the Joplin Chess Club and MSU Chess Club \n\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. \n  \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 \n  \nMax one 1/2-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2. MCA membership req’d\, available on site from $5\, OSA. \n\n\nEntries/Info: Advance Registration required. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 4/25/2026\, or checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed\, to be received by 4/23/2026. 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: \nmartinstahlchess@gmail.com \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. \n  \n\nParking\n \nParking will be in the north lot for Kentwood Hall
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2026-missouri-state-university-open/
LOCATION:Kentwood Hall\, Crystal Ballroom\, 700 E St Louis St\, Springfield\, MO\, 65806\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T213000
DTSTAMP:20260502T160035Z
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UID:2474-1778920200-1778967000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2026 Missouri Senior Open
DESCRIPTION:Missouri Senior Open: Official Missouri Qualifier for the 9th Annual John T. Irwin National Tournament of Senior State Champions \n\nLimited to players who are/will be age 50+ by July\, 2026\nOverall prizes: $200-1st / $100-2nd\nClass prizes: $50-1st in each U1800\, U1500\nTop Missouri Resident based on tiebreaks will earn Irwin invitation\nPrizes based on 20 entries\n\n  \nOn-site Registration: 8:30-9:00 am.\nTime Control: G/75 d5\, Game in 75 minutes\, 5 sec time delay.\nRound Times: 9:30 am\, 12:30 pm\, 3:15 pm\, 6:15 pm\nEntry fee: $20.00 if pre-registered by 6pm 5/15\, $25.00 on site.\nByes: Maximum one ½-point bye\, must be declared by round 2. \nMemberships: USCF Membership required\, MCA membership required for MO\nresidents\, available on site\, Other States Accepted.\nEntries/Information: Bob Howe\, 210 N Olive St. Pacific\, MO 63069 \nEmail: bdhowe@yahoo.com \n\nOnline payment: www.paypal.me/mochess (Must include Name/USCF ID in the notes to ensure proper registration.)\nCash and credit cards accepted on site.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2026-missouri-senior-open/
LOCATION:Building Community Bridges Center\, 213 E. Ashley St.\, Jefferson City\, MO\, 65101\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T213000
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UID:2477-1778920200-1778967000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2026 Capital Chess Open
DESCRIPTION:Registration On-site 8:30-9am \nEntry Fee: $20.00 if Pre-registered by 6pm 5/15\, $25 On Site \n4-Round\, Game in 75. 75 minutes + 5s time delay \nRound Times: 9:30am\, 12:30pm\, 3:15pm\, 6:15pm \nByes: Max one ½-point bye\, must be declared by Rd 2. \nPrizes: $100-1 st \, $75-2nd \,\nAdditional Prizes: $50 1st in each: Top U/1800\, U/1500\, U1200\nPrizes based on 20 entries \nMemberships: USCF Membership required\, MCA membership required for MO residents\, available on site\, Other States Accepted. \nEntries/Information: Bob Howe\, 210 N Olive St. Pacific\, MO 63069 \nEmail: bdhowe@yahoo.com \n\nOnline payment: www.paypal.me/mochess (Must include Name/USCF ID in the notes to ensure proper registration.)\nCash and credit cards accepted on site.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2026-capital-chess-open/
LOCATION:Building Community Bridges Center\, 213 E. Ashley St.\, Jefferson City\, MO\, 65101\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 Crowder College Spring Open
DESCRIPTION:Location: Crowder ATC Campus\n3405 S Hammons Blvd.\nJoplin\, MO 64804 \nCo-hosted by the Crowder College ESports\, Four States Chess\, and Joplin Chess Club \nFormat: 4 round Swiss\, Game in 30 (G/30)\, dual rated One Section \nRound Times: \n10:00\, 11:30\, 1:00\, 2:30 (or ASAP after round 3 completes). \nEntry fee: $10. E-mail registration accepted\, cash only on-site. \nPrizes: \nOverall: 100\, 75 \nU1400/UNR: 50\, 25 \nEntries/Info: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 05/30/2026\, or checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed\, to be received by 05/29/2026. 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: \nmartinstahlchess@gmail.com \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 9:00 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/2026-crowder-college-spring-open/
LOCATION:Crowder College – Joplin AWTC\, 3405 S Hammons Blvd\, Joplin\, MO\, 64804\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T170000
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UID:2461-1781341200-1781370000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:RHCL Annual Chess Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Rolling Hills Library is proud to host our third annual chess tournament! \nThe tournament will consist of three sections\, two for USCF rated play and one open to anyone. There is no registration fee for any section. Each section will have 4 rounds\, Swiss style. Doors open at 9am for those not yet registered and the first round is set begin at 10am. Please arrive early to check in. Awards consist of 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place medals for each section. \nRegistration Fee: None \nSections: 3 \nRated Above 1000 – Membership in USCF required\, can be purchased on site. \nRated Below 1000 (including first time players) – Membership in USCF required\, can be purchased on site. \nOpen – Non-rated tournament open to all ages and skill levels\, membership not required. \nFormat: 4 rounds\, Swiss \nTime control: G/45;5d \nAwards: 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place medals for each section
URL:https://mochess.org/event/rhcl-annual-chess-tournament/
LOCATION:Rolling Hills Library\, 400 Mosaic Court\, Saint Joseph\, MO\, 64506\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bridgid Reeves":MAILTO:breeves@rhcl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T190000
DTSTAMP:20260808T153038Z
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UID:2511-1789201800-1789239600@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Missouri Open Novice Section
DESCRIPTION:New Player friendly tournament! \nNovice Open Section: 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\, 2:30pm\, 4:30pm\nRounds are paired using “swiss”system each round. Players play all four rounds\, no eliminations. \nEntry Fee: $20 pre-registered by 6pm 9/10. Or $25 on site the day of the event. You may register and pay Online. Payment to www.paypal.me/mochess. Please include Name and USCF ID # in the notes. Cash & Credit Cards accepted onsite. 1 half bye permitted if requested at registration. \nSpecial Discounts count as $5 off in this section. Max 2 discounts. \nMembership: USCF and Missouri Chess membership is required. May be purchased ahead of time or on site during registration. \nRegistration: Onsite registration from 8:30-9:30am \nPrizes: Based on 20 Entries:\n1st :Place: Novice Champion Trophy and $100. 2nd : $75\, 3rd $50 \nEntries/Info: Mailed entries to Bob Howe\, 210 N. Olive St\, Pacific\, MO 63069\nQuestions: Bob at bdhowe@yahoo.com or (636) 234-7928 (text preferred) \n  \n*SPECIAL DISCOUNTS: \n$5 off entry fee for Pre-registering • Seniors (55+) • Brand New/Unrated Players • Players traveling over 120 miles (one way) to the tournament.\nMust pre-register by 9/10/26 for discounts. (2 discount limit per player)
URL:https://mochess.org/event/missouri-open-novice-section/
LOCATION:Kaleidoscope Discovery Center\, 609 N. Rolla St\, Rolla\, MO\, 65401\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T180000
DTSTAMP:20260808T152255Z
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UID:2508-1789201800-1789322400@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Missouri Open State Championship
DESCRIPTION:Format: 5-round Swiss\, Game/90 + d/15. Three Sections: \n\nOpen: Overall Prizes: $500-1st \, $300-2nd \, $200-3rd\nClass prizes: $200-1st in each – X\, A\, B. \n\nTop Missouri resident earns 2026 State Champion Title & Plaque\n\n\nReserve (Under 1600): Overall Prizes: $300-1st \,$250-2nd \,$200-3rd\nClass Prizes: $150-1st in each C\, D\, U1200. \n\nTop Missouri resident earns Reserve Champion Title & Plaque\n\n\nNovice (Under 1000/Unrated): One day (Saturday only) 4 round section for Beginner/Under 1000 rated players. Overall Prizes: $100-1 st \,$75-2 nd \,$50-3 rd\nView the separate listing for the full details on this section!\n\nRegistration: Saturday 8:30-9:30 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.) \nEntries/Information: Bob Howe\, 210 N Olive St\, Pacific\, MO 63069. \nbdhowe@yahoo.com\,  (636) 234-7982 \n\nOnline payment: www.paypal.me/mochess (Please include Name/USCF ID/Section in the notes.) or Checks payable to Bob Howe\nCash and credit cards accepted on site.\n\n*SPECIAL DISCOUNTS: \n$10 off entry fee for Pre-registering • Seniors (55+) • Brand New/Unrated Players • Players traveling over 120 miles (one way) to the tournament.\nMust pre-register by 9/10/26 for discounts. (2 discount limit per player)
URL:https://mochess.org/event/missouri-open-state-championship/
LOCATION:Kaleidoscope Discovery Center\, 609 N. Rolla St\, Rolla\, MO\, 65401\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260808T153803Z
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UID:2515-1793457000-1793466000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:RHCL Frightful Fast Chess Frenzy 2026
DESCRIPTION:RHCL Frightful Fast Chess Frenzy 2026\nRolling Hills Library Riverside Branch\n\n\nLooking for something to do on Halloween before the fun begins? Why not join us starting at 3pm for a blitz style chess tournament and see who spooks first. This will be a double round robin quad tournament\, meaning that participants will play each other\, round robin style\, in two games per round: once as black and once as white. There is no fee. Some boards and clocks will be available\, but feel free to bring your own. Registration in advance is appreciated. Round 1 will begin at 3pm\, so please show up early. \nEntrance Fee: Free! \nFormat: Double Round Robin Quads \nTime Control: G/10;d0 \nFor more information and to register\, please visit our event page at: https://rhcl.org/qr/event/17060148
URL:https://mochess.org/event/rhcl-frightful-fast-chess-frenzy-2026/
LOCATION:Rolling Hills Library\, 400 Mosaic Court\, Saint Joseph\, MO\, 64506\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bridgid Reeves":MAILTO:breeves@rhcl.org
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