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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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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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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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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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