Missouri Chess Association

2026 Crowder College Spring Open
2026-05-30 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Crowder College – Joplin AWTC, 3405 S Hammons Blvd, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
Location: Crowder ATC Campus
3405 S Hammons Blvd.
Joplin, MO 64804
Co-hosted by the Crowder College ESports, Four States Chess, and Joplin Chess Club
Format: 4 round Swiss, Game in 30 (G/30), dual rated One Section
Round Times:
10:00, 11:30, 1:00, 2:30 (or ASAP after round 3 completes).
Entry fee: $10. E-mail registration accepted, cash only on-site.
Prizes:
Overall: 100, 75
U1400/UNR: 50, 25
Entries/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.
Registration info can be sent to:
martinstahlchess@gmail.com
or
Joplin Chess Club
2609 New Hampshire
Joplin, Mo 64804
Please include name, address, phone, e-mail, US Chess ID#, rating and section playing
On-site registration begins at 9:00 a.m., first round at 10:00
TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554
Online payment available at https://www.paypal.me/joplinchess
Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.

RHCL Annual Chess Tournament
2026-06-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Rolling Hills Library, 400 Mosaic Court, Saint Joseph, MO, 64506, United States
Rolling Hills Library is proud to host our third annual chess tournament!
The 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.
Registration Fee: None
Sections: 3
Rated Above 1000 – Membership in USCF required, can be purchased on site.
Rated Below 1000 (including first time players) – Membership in USCF required, can be purchased on site.
Open – Non-rated tournament open to all ages and skill levels, membership not required.
Format: 4 rounds, Swiss
Time control: G/45;5d
Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals for each section
