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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*: $60.00 by 6pm 9/10\, $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) \n  \nLocation Information: https://thekaleidoscope.org/chess/#rolla
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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SUMMARY:2026 Missouri Class – Novice Championship
DESCRIPTION:New Player friendly tournament! \nNovice Championship: Players rated Under 1000 or Unrated are eligible. \n  \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: $20 pre-registered by 9pm 11/5. Or $25 on site the day of the event. You\nmay register and pay Online at https://mochess.tournamentsignup.com . Cash & Credit\nCards accepted onsite. 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 : $75. 3rd $50 \nEntries/Info: Mailed entries to Martin Stahl\, 2609 New Hampshire\, Joplin\, MO 64804\nQuestions: Text Martin at (417) 483-1554 or email: martinstahlchess@gmail.com
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2026-missouri-class-novice-championship/
LOCATION:Kaleidoscope Discovery Center\, 609 N. Rolla St\, Rolla\, MO\, 65401\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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SUMMARY:2026 Missouri Class Championships
DESCRIPTION:Where every player can be a State Champion! \nSections: 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\, 2:30\, 7:00\, Sunday 9:30 – 2:00 \nEntry Fee: $50 pre-registered by 9pm 11/5. $60 on site.\nOnline Registration at https://mochess.tornamentsignup.com\nCash & Credit Cards accepted onsite. Pre-reg payment by Check\, send to the\nEntries/Info address listed below. \nMax 1 half bye; MCA required\, O.S.A.\, available on site from $5. \nPrizes: Based on 8 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: Martin Stahl\, 2609 New Hampshire\, Joplin\, MO 64804\n(417) 483-1554 martinstahlchess@gmail.com \n  \n**Novice Championship Information\nOpen only to new/unrated players or players Rated under 1000 Played on Saturday only: 4\nrounds\, Game in 45\, d5\, Registration: 8:30-9:30; Round Times 10am\, 12:15\, 2:15\, 4:30 Entry Fee: $20 pre-registered at https://mochess.tournamentsignup.com $25 on site. . Prizes: based on 15 players: 1st $100 + Novice State Champion Trophy\, 2nd $75\, 3rd $50
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2026-missouri-class-championships/
LOCATION:Kaleidoscope Discovery Center\, 609 N. Rolla St\, Rolla\, MO\, 65401\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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