Missouri Chess Association

2018 Missouri State University Open
2018-04-07 08:00 - 2018-04-08 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Plaster Student Union, 1110 E Madison St, Springfield, MO, 65897, United States
Location: Plaster Student Union
Room 315
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 9:30, 2:30.
Entry Fee: $30 if registered by 4/6, $40 on site: $10 discount to current MSU students or chess club members. Scholastic (K-12), play for rating only, $15 if registered by 4/6, $25 at site: MSU Chess Club K-12 members, $5 discount. 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: $200-150, Class A, B, C, D, U1200/UNR $100 each.
5.0 Bonus: $40
Registration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 4/7, or checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed, to be received by 4/6/2018. Preference that all players be current USCF members by 4/7/2018 and through 4/8/2018. 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.

2018 Missouri Scholastic Championship
2018-03-17 | Battle High School, 7575 St. Charles Road, Columbia, MO, 65202, United States
Full event details can be found by clicking the images below.
2018 State Flyer (click image)
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Shirt Order form (click image)

8th Annual Four States Winter Open
2018-03-03 08:00 - 19:00 | 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: 9:00, 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 3/2, $40 at site. Scholastic (K-12), play for rating only, $15 if registered by 3/2, $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 3/3/2018, or checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed, to be received by 3/2/2018. Preference that all players USCF memberships are current through 3/3/2018. 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.

2018 US Amateur Team North
2018-02-16 17:30 - 2018-02-18 20:00 | Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, 1800 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL, 60173, United States
Event Information: 5 round Swiss, open to 4 player teams with one optional alternate. Teams average rating (4 highest ratings, January 2018 rating list) must be under 2200. USCF Rated. Complete rules at chessweekend.com
Time Controls: Game/90 +30s increment from move 1. Rounds 1 and 2 in the 2-day schedule play Game/60, d5.
Entry Fees: $160 per team if received USPS or online by 6pm on February 4, $180 if received USPS or online by 6pm on February 11, $200 online until 9:30amÂ on February 17 and onsite.
Individuals wishing to play, send $50 by USPS and online by 6pm on February 11 or $60 thereafter, and request to be put on a team. Note: we can guarantee you will play, but can’t guarantee which schedule or the ratings of your team.
Team changes onsite or after 6pm on February 16, $20.
Prizes:
Winning team qualifies for national playoffs. Awards to:

top three teams
top teams with average rating Under 1900, Under 1600,Under 1300. and Under 1000
best team name
best costume or theme
top team composed of juniors (high school and younger)
top college team (all players in college)
top high school team (all players in high school)
top senior team (all players 50 and over)
top mixed doubles team (two women and two men)
top individual score on each board.

Prizes are Amazon gift cards.
Schedule:
3-day, onsite registration/check-in Friday, February 16, 5:30pm-6:30pm; Round 1, 7pm. Saturday, February 17, Round 2 10am; Round 3, 4pm. Sunday, February 18, Round 4, 10am; Round 5, 3:30pm.
2-day, onsite registration/check-in Saturday, February 17, 8am-9:30am; Round 1, 10am; Round 2, 1pm then merge with 3-day schedule in Round 3.
Northern Blitz Championship: 5 round double Swiss (2 games with each opponent) G/3, inc. 2, FIDE and US Chess rated. Saturday night, February 17. Round 1: 8 p.m. or immediately after the USAT evening round. Entry fee $25 if received USPS or online by February 14, $30 online or at site. Round 1; 8pm.
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, 1800 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173. Telephone 847-605-1234. $100.00 chess rate single-double-triple-quad until 2/5/18, Free WiFi included with Room! Reserve online at: https://aws.passkey.com/go/ChessWeekendFeb2018. Please reserve early.
To Enter: Enter online at https://onlineregistration.cc/CW/CWUSATN18 Or make checks payable to and send to: Chess Weekend, 21694 Doud Ct., Frankfort, IL 60423. Please include Teams name and roster (plus ID#), captain’s email and phone number, and desired schedule. Info: glenn@chessweekend.com

10th Annual New Year Bash 2018
2018-01-06 08:00 - 20:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Olathe, 12080 South Strang Line Road, Olathe, KS, 66062, United States
$40 adults – $15 scholastics

https://www.acerook.com/s/NYB2018OfficialFlier.pdf

Within walking distances of several restaurants including Jimmy John’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, KC Joe’s, Panda Express, and many more.
Format: 4 rounds Swiss – Game/60 with 5 second delay (Dual-Rated); Three Sections: Open, Reserve-U1800 and Amateur-U1400 (Based on January 2018 Rating Supplement)

Registration: Send all advanced entries to yang.brian@ymail.com: Last Name, First Name; Section, US Chess ID number (make sure US Chess and/or KCA membership is up-to-date). US Chess and KCA memberships may be purchased or renewed on-site. *BOTH US Chess and KCA memberships are required. Other States Accepted. All advanced entries must be in by e-mail by January 5, 2018 by 9:00PM.
Registration 8:00AM – 9:30AM; Round 1 – 10:00AM; Lunch – 12:00PM; Round 2 – 12:45PM; Round 3 – 2:00PM; Round 4 – 5:15PM.
Entry Fee: All players pay on-site on Saturday. Only Cash will be accepted. Players must be present by 9:30AM or else they will not be paired for first round. Adults – $40 pre-registered, $45 onsite. Scholastics – $15 pre-registered, $20 onsite.
Awards: Prizes will increase proportionally if number of adult entries is above 40! Open Section: $180-$120-$60; Reserve-U1800: $150-$100-$50; Amateur-U1400: $120-$80-$40.
Tournament Directors: NTD Brian Yang (Chief TD); ANTD CJ Armenta (Assistant TD)
Equipment: This year’s 10th annual New Year Bash 2018 will use commemorative boards and sets. All players will use these boards and sets as they are specially made for this event! Please bring clocks to the event.
Food and Drinks: Players may leave as soon as they are finished with the 1st round to get lunch but must return before 2nd round to not risk losing time.
Other: Players are expected to know the rules in U.S. Chess Federation’s official Rules of Chess – 6th edition and any updated rule changes since the 6th edition. There is a time delay of 5 seconds. 1 Half-point bye is offered for Rounds 1-3, if requested prior before the start of the tournament.
Questions? Contact Brian Yang at yang.brian@ymail.com

Christmas Tree Open & Scholastic
2017-12-16 08:30 - 2017-12-17 18:00 | Unity Village Hotel, 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO, 64065, United States
https://goo.gl/YUt4UX
Open: 5SS, G/90 d5. Scholastic: 4SS G/60 d0 USCF Rated & Mbr Req. Unity Village Hotel 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO 64065 888-377-0358. Prizes: Prizes $$b/50 Open $300-1st Gtd, $200-2nd, Expert/A/B/C $100 D/E/U1000-Unr. $75 Scholastic: Medals 1st- 3rd Grades K-2,3-6,7-9,10-12 Registration: 8:30-9:30 Round times: Open: Sat-10-2:30-7, Sun-10:30-3 Scholastic: Sat 10-12:30-2:30-4:30 1st rnd acc pr Memberships: USCF & MCA Available On Site.
Entry Fee: MCA Mbr. $5 discount. Open: $40 pre-registered by 12/15. $50 on site. On site – cash only. Max two ½-pt byes if declared by Rd. 2. Scholastic: $25 pre-registration only. Limit 40. Entries/Info: Randy Merrell, 5556 NW Moonlight Meadow Dr, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 rwmerrell@gmail.com 321-277-2751 https://www.paypal.me/MOopen2017 Use Friends & Family instead of Goods & Services.
Box Lunch Available if purchased by December 4th.
Prices including tax $10.18 or $12.73 with drink.
Choice of Smoked Turkey Breast & Swiss Sandwich or Chicken Caesar Wrap
Includes Lettuce & Tomato, Mustard & Mayo, Salt & Pepper, Disposable Utensils
Pasta Salad, Chips, Whole Fruit, and Cookie. Drinks are Bottled Water or Soda.
The full flier can be viewed by Clicking HERE.

2017 Illinois Class State Championship
2017-11-19 | Hilton Lisle/Naperville, 3003 Corporate West Dr., Lisle, IL, 60532, United States
An Illinois Chess Tour Event. $2000 in cash prizes, plus trophies. 4SS. Hilton Lisle/Naperville, 3003 Corporate West Dr., Lisle, IL 60532. Seven Sections: Master/ Expert, Class A, B, C, D, U1200, U800. Prizes: Master/Expert: $500-200-60; Classes A thru D: $150-75-40; U1200: Trophies to top 3 and for top 2 Under 1000; U800: Trophies to top 3 and for top 2 Under 600. Schedule: M/X and Class A-D (G/60 d5) – 10:00am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:30pm. U1200 and U800 (G/45 d5) – 10:00am, noon, 2:00pm, 4:00pm. One 1/2-point bye any round, must commit by end of Round 2. EF: $45 (M/X,A-D) and $25 (Under 1200/800). $10 increase after 11/12. $5 discount to ICA members. $10 extra to play up any class. Free entry to Illinois GMs, WGMs, IMs, WIMs, FMs, WFMs. Mixed doubles: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $120-60. May play in different sections; must register (no extra fee) before both begin Round 2. Register online at www.kingregistration.com/tournaments/event/ilclass17 or mail checks postmarked by 11/10/17 to Illinois Chess Association, P.O. Box 4521, Skokie, IL 60077- 4521. Onsite registration available until 9:30am. Boards, sets, and clocks provided by The Illinois Chess Association. All special rules, details, and tournament conditions subject to change without notice; changes will be posted ASAP at the site and on ICA website. INFO: downstatevp@il-chess.org. No phone entries, questions only. HR: $89 room rate if re- served by 10/28. Hilton: (630) 505-0900. Group code: CILC.

Cape Girardeau Open
2017-11-11 09:00 - 21:00 | SEMO University Center, 388 N. Henderson Ave., Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701, United States
4SS, G/75 d5. SEMO Campus, University Center, 3rd floor. 388 N. Henderson Ave., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Sections: Open, U/1400, and unrated: Prizes: Each Section (except unrated): $100 1st, $60 2nd ( unrated prizes TBA) Reg.: 9-9:45am; Round times: 10, 1, 3:45, 6:30. EF: $20 pre-registered, $25 on site ($10 for players in unrated section). 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 Springfield Open
2017-11-04 08:00 - 2017-11-05 18:30 | Drury University, 900 N Benton Ave, Springfield, MO, 65802, United States
Springfield Open
Date: November 4th-5th, 2017
Location: Drury University
Trustee Science Center — Reed Auditorium
900 N Benton Ave
Springfield, MO 65802
Co-hosted by the Drury 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 9:30, 2:00.
Entry Fee: $30 if registered by 11/3, $40 on site: $10 discount to current Drury Chess Club and SPBCC members. Scholastic (rating only) $15 by 11/3, $25 at door. $5 discount to current Drury Chess Club 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 SCHOLASTIC
Format: November 4th only, 4 round Swiss, Game in 45 with 5 second delay (G/45,d5), not rated. Two Sections: K-8 and K-12; Sections may be combined for pairing purposes.
One 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 2
Round Times: Sat 10:00, 12:00, 2:30, 4:30
Entry Fee: $5 if registered by 11/3, $10 on site
Prizes: Plaques for top-2 scoring in K-8 and K-12 sections.
Registration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 11/4, or checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed, to be received by 11/3/2017. Preference that all players in the OPEN be current USCF members by 11/4/2017 through 11/5/2017. 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# (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
TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554
Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.

Southwest MO Diehards' Fall Open
2017-09-23 08:00 - 2017-09-24 18:30 | Hilton Garden Inn – Joplin, 2644 E. 32nd St, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
The Southwest MO Diehards‘ Fall Open

Date: September 23rd – 24th, 2017
Location: Hilton Garden Inn
2644 E. 32nd St.
Joplin, MO 64804
OPEN

Format: 5 round Swiss, Game in 90 with 30 second increment (G/90,+30), regular rated
One 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 3
Round Times: Sat 10:00, 2:30, 7:00; Sun 9:30, 2:00.
Entry Fee: $40 if registered by 9/22, $50 on site. Optional Scholastic (K-12), play for rating only, $20 if registered by 9/22, $30 at site. MCA membership required for MO residents; available on-site, from $5
Prizes: $200, $150; U1600 $100; U1400 $80; U1200/UNR $60
5.0 Bonus: $40
Registration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 9/23, or checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed, to be received by 9/22/2017. Preference that all players be current USCF members by 9/23/2017 and through 9/24/2017. USCF membership can be processed online at uschess.org and membership can be accepted on site for CASH ONLY. Please check the USCF site for rates or contact TD for details for membership renewal or purchase on site.
Registration info can be sent to:
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
TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554
Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.

Missouri Open
2017-08-05 08:30 - 2017-08-06 19:30 | 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
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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
