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SUMMARY:Missouri Class Championships
DESCRIPTION:Where every player can become a State Champion! \n5SS\, G/90 d15 \n  \nLocation: St. Louis Chess Club and Scholastic Center\, 4657 Maryland\nAve\, St.Louis MO 63108 \nPrizes: \nMaster/Expert Section: $300-1st\, $200-2nd\nClass A\, B\, C\, D\, Under 1200: $200-1 st \, $100-2nd\, in each section.\n2021 Missouri Class Champion Plaque awarded to the winner of every section. \n  \nRegistration: 8:30-9:45 \n  \nRound times:\nSat-10-2:30-7\, Sun-10-2:30 \n  \n Entry Fee: $40 pre-registered by 6pm 12/10. $45 on site. \nEmail bdhowe@yahoo.com. Online Payment to www.paypal.me/mochess. Please\ninclude Name/USCFID/Section in the notes. Cash & Credit Cards accepted onsite. \nFree Entry to GM/IM. Max 1 half bye; MCA required\, O.S.A.\, available on site for $5. \nEntries/Info: Bob Howe\, 210 N. Olive St\, Pacific\, MO 63069 (636) 234.7928\nbdhowe@yahoo.com “Playing up” one section is allowed. Players paired only with\nthose in their own section. (Small sections could be combined for pairings only.\nCombined sections use prize pairing in last round) Out of state players welcome.\nPlease be aware masks may be required based on local and venue requirements.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/missouri-class-championships/
LOCATION:Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis\, 4657 Maryland Ave\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63108\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111907
CREATED:20211112T031715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T031715Z
UID:1889-1637395200-1637524800@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2021 Early Thanksgiving Open
DESCRIPTION:$58 early — $75 late/on-site entry \n  \nSee tournament flier for full details: 2021 Early Thanksgiving Open Flier \n  \nWhere: Hilton Garden Inn Olathe – 12080 South Strang Line Road\, Olathe\, Kansas\, 66062 \nHR: $109\, Call 913-815-2345 and mention “Acerook” to reserve rate by November 6. \n  \nRegistration: $58 by via online entry at https://www.acerook.com/register?event=2021ETO ; $75 late/on-site entry \n  \nSchedule: Saturday: Registration 8-9:30AM\, Rd 1 – 10AM; Rd 2 – 2:30PM; Rd 3 – 7PM; Sunday: Rd 4 – 10AM; Rd 5 – 2:30PM \n  \nFormat: 5 rounds Swiss – Game/100 with 10 second delay; Two Sections: Open and Reserve-U1800 (Based on November 2021 Rating Supplement and CCA Minimum Rating List) \n  \nBye: 1 Half-point bye is offered for any round\, if requested before the start of round 2. \n  \nPrizes ($1600 based on 60 entries): \nOpen: $300 -$200 – $100 – $50; U2000 – $100 \nReserve (U1800): $300 -$200 – $100 – $50; U1400 – $100\, U1000 – $100 \n  \nTournament Directors: NTD Brian Yang (Chief TD); NTD CJ Armenta (Assistant TD) \n  \nEquipment: Please bring boards\, sets and clocks to the event. Limited Acerook Chess Enterprises’ equipment will be available to loan per round basis. \n  \nCOVID Protocols: ACE Tournaments will follow any business\, county\, state or federal health mandates in effect during the tournament period. All players and staff will be required to follow these mandates\, if any. Up-to-date information will be posted on the tournament website\, including any health mandates or cancellation of the tournament. \n  \nQuestions?  Contact Brian Yang at AcerookChess@gmail.com
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2021-early-thanksgiving-open/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Olathe\, 12080 South Strang Line Road\, Olathe\, KS\, 66062\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Yang":MAILTO:yang.brian@ymail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210919T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111907
CREATED:20210730T153033Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Missouri State Championship
DESCRIPTION:Location: Missouri State University Plaster Student Union\nBallroom\n1110 E Madison St\nSpringfield\, MO 65897 \n5SS\, G/90\, d15. 2-sections \nPRIZES: Overall prizes based on 40 entries \nOPEN: Overall Prizes: $400-1st\, $200-2nd. Class Prizes: $100 each A and B \nRESERVE (U1600): $200-1st\, $150-2nd. Class Prizes: $100 each D\, E\, U100/UNR \nEF: $50. $10 discount if registered by 9/16/2021 \nCheck-In: 8:30-9:30 am \nRounds: Sat-10/2:30/7\, Sun-10:00/2:30 \nMax one 1/2-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2. State Championship plaques to the highest finishing Missouri resident in each section and highest scoring Senior (50+) from the Open. MCA membership req’d\, available on site from $5\, OSA. \nEntries/Info: Martin Stahl\, 2609 New Hampshire Ave\, Joplin\, MO\, 64804. 417-483-1554\, martin.stahl@gmail.com. Online payment available at https://www.paypal.me/mochess \nSide Event: On September 17th\, starting at 7 pm\, the Springfield MO Chess Club will be hosting a Simul and Lecture with GM Alejandro Ramirez at the MSU Ballroom. Contact Adam Whitaker for information and registration: adamgrantwhitaker@gmail.com \nGeneral Membership Meeting: The general meeting of the MCA membership will be Sunday at 8:30 am. \nCOVID Information: \nCheck the Missouri Chess Association Facebook page or website for updated information or potential cancellation.\nMasks are required in all indoor locations per Missouri State University rules posted August 10th. (updated 8/15/21)\nSpectators are not allowed. Players not actively playing will need to leave the playing room.\nSocial distancing should be observed wherever and whenever possible.\nIf you have COVID symptoms\, please contact the TD and do not come to the playing site.\nHand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes will be available. \n 
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2021-missouri-state-championship/
LOCATION:Plaster Student Union\, 1110 E Madison St\, Springfield\, MO\, 65897\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210821T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210821T193000
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CREATED:20210720T024639Z
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UID:1834-1629532800-1629574200@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2021 Four States Summer Open
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Joplin Chess Club USCF affiliate \nFormat: \n4 round Swiss\, Game in 60 with 5 second delay (G/60\,d/5)\, dual rated\nTwo sections; Open and Under 1400\, sections may be combined for pairing purposes\nOne 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 2 \nRound Times: \n9:00\, 12:00\, 3:00\, 5:00 (or ASAP after round 3 completes). \nEntry fee: $40. Scholastic (K-12)\, play for rating only\, 50% off entry. E-mail registration accepted\, cash only on-site. MCA membership required for MO residents; available on-site. Limited to 38 players maximum; Pre-registration required \nPrizes: \n$600 prize fund based on 30 full-paid entries. Scholastic entries count as half. \nOpen: $160\, $120; U1600 $100\nU1400: $100\, $80\n4.0 Bonus: $20 \nRegistration: Advance Registration required. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 8/21/2021\, checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed\, to be received by 8/20/2021\, or through PayPal: paypal.me/joplinchess \nPreference that all players have current US Chess memberships. US Chess 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: \nmartin.stahl@joplinchess.org \nor \nJoplin Chess Club\n2609 New Hampshire\nJoplin\, Mo 64804 \nPlease include name\, address\, phone\, e-mail\, USCF ID# and rating. \nOn-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m.\, first round at 9:00 \nTD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554 \nPlease bring set\, clock\, board\, and score sheets. \nCOVID Information: \n\nCheck the Joplin Chess Facebook page or website for updated information or potential cancellation.\nMasks are optional\, but recommended\, especially for unvaccinated players.\nOne game played per table and space is limited\nSpectators are not allowed. Players not actively playing will need to leave the playing room.\nSocial distancing should be observed wherever and whenever possible.\nIf you have COVID symptoms\, please contact the TD and do not come to the playing site.\nHand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes will be available.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2021-four-states-summer-open/
LOCATION:Joplin Holiday Inn\, 3402 Arizona Ave\, Joplin\, MO\, 64804\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210718T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111907
CREATED:20210712T022153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T022234Z
UID:1826-1626458400-1626631200@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2021 Kansas Open Chess Championship
DESCRIPTION:Click to access 2021KansasOpenFlierV3.pdf
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2021-kansas-open-chess-championship/
LOCATION:SpringHill Suites\, One Riverfront Plaza\, Lawrence\, KS\, 66044\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurence Coker":MAILTO:wlcoker7@hotmail.com
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SUMMARY:2021 Missouri State University Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Location: Missouri State University Plaster Student Union\nBallroom\n1110 E Madison St\nSpringfield\, MO 65897 \n5SS\, G/90\, d15. 2-sections\, LIMITED to 60 ADVANCED entries. \nPrizes: $1\,200 prize fund GUARANTEED \nUpper(1400+): $300-1st\, $200-2nd\, $100-3rd\, $100-U1600 \nReserve(U1400): $250-1st\, $150-2nd. $100-3rd \nPlayers may play up 100 points for section qualification. \nEntry: $30 \nCheck-In: 8:30-9:30am \nRounds: Sat-10/2:30/7\, Sun-10:00/2:30 \nMax one 1/2-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2. MCA membership req’d\, available on site from $5\, OSA. \n  \nEntries/Info: Advance Registration requuired. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 4/17/2021\, or checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed\, to be received by 4/16/2021. 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: \nmartin.stahl@joplinchess.org \nor \nJoplin Chess Club\n2609 New Hampshire\nJoplin\, Mo 64804 \nPlease include name\, address\, phone\, e-mail\, USCF 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 \nCOVID Information:\nCheck the Joplin Chess Club Facebook page or website for updated information\nor potential cancellation.\nMasks must be worn by all players and accompanying family.\nOne game played per table\nNo food at the table\nSpectators not allowed. Players not actively playing will need to leave the playing room.\nSocial distancing should be observed wherever and whenever possible.\nIf you have COVID symptoms\, please contact the TD and do not come to the playing site.\nMost boards\,sets\, and clocks will be provided and sanitized between rounds and hand sanitizer will be available.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2021-missouri-state-university-tournament/
LOCATION:Plaster Student Union\, 1110 E Madison St\, Springfield\, MO\, 65897\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210102T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210102T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111907
CREATED:20200210T042445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T224804Z
UID:1624-1609574400-1609617600@mochess.org
SUMMARY:13th Annual New Year Bash
DESCRIPTION:$48 early — NO ONSITE REGISTRATION.\n\nSee tournament flier for full details: New Year Bash tournament flier\n\nWhere: Hilton Garden Inn Olathe – 12080 South Strang Line Road\, Olathe\, Kansas\, 66062 \nFormat: 4 rounds Swiss – Game/60 with 5 second delay (Dual-Rated); Two Sections: Open\, Reserve-U1700 (Based on January 2021 Rating Supplement and CCA minimum rating lists)\n\nSchedule: Saturday: Rd 1 – 9:30AM; Rd 2 – 12:00PM; Rd 3 – 3:00PM; Rd 4 – 5:30PM — see tournament flier for more details.\n \n\n\nPrizes: Total Prize fund is $800.00 in 2 sections\, each for $400. Prizes will scale up or down proportionally based on entries in each section.\nOpen ($400 based on 24 players): $200 – $100 – $50; 1st U1900 – $50\nReserve-U1700 ($400 based on 24 players): $200 – $100 – $50; 1st U1400 – $50\nAll prizes are paid in full by check when a clear result is determined.\n\n\nTournament Directors: NTD Brian Yang (Chief TD); NTD CJ Armenta (Assistant TD) \nEquipment: Please bring boards\, sets and clocks to the event. Limited Acerook Chess Enterprises’ equipment will be available to loan per round basis. \nOther: Players are expected to know the rules in U.S. Chess Federation’s Official Rules of Chess – 7th edition and any updated rule changes since the 7th 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. In addition\, all players must follow these additional COVID-19 TOURNAMENT PROCEDURES AND RULES — see tournament flier for full details: New Year Bash tournament flier\n\n\n\nRegistration:  see tournament flier for full details: New Year Bash tournament flier\nCapacity will be capped to the first 48 entries registered successfully using ACE online registration system. Online registration will open on December 12\, 2020 at 12:00PM; registration system will be closed after 48 entries have registered or by January 1\, 2021\, 11:00PM\, whichever comes first.  All entries are non-transferrable and non-refundable. This is to be fair to all interested players and prevents withdrawals – there will be no wait-list or lottery system to fill any vacant spots. There will be no on-site registration.\n\nException: In the event that local\, state\, and/or federal health guidelines prevents the tournament to be held\, all players’ entry fees will be refunded.\n\nEntry fee – $48 via online entry at https://www.acerook.com/register?event=2021nybv2  \nOnline registration will open on December 12\, 2020 at 12:00PM; registration system will be close after 48 entries have registered or by January 1\, 2021\, 11:00PM\, whichever comes first.\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Brian Yang at AcerookChess@gmail.com
URL:https://mochess.org/event/13th-annual-new-year-bash/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Olathe\, 12080 South Strang Line Road\, Olathe\, KS\, 66062\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Yang":MAILTO:yang.brian@ymail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201107T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201108T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111907
CREATED:20201006T223447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T132005Z
UID:1733-1604737800-1604858400@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Canceled -- Missouri Open Championship
DESCRIPTION:EVENT CANCELED \nDue to the increases in COVID cases across the state\, the board has decided to cancel this event under an abundance of caution. \nLocation: Missouri State University Plaster Student Union\nBallroom\n1110 E Madison St\nSpringfield\, MO 65897 \n5SS\, G/90\, d5. 2-sections\, LIMITED to 60 advanced entries \nPRIZES: Overall prizes based on 40 entries \nOPEN: Overall Prizes: 400-1st\, $200-2nd. Class Prizes: $100 each A and B \nRESERVE (U1600): $200-1st\, $150-2nd. Class Prizes: $100 each D\, E\, U100/UNR \nEF: $40 \nCheck-In: 8:30-9:30am \nRounds: Sat-10/2/6\, Sun-10:30/2:30 \nMax one 1/2-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2. State Championship plaques to highest finishing Missouri resident in each section. MCA membership req’d\, available on site from $5\, OSA. \nEntries/Info: Martin Stahl\, 2609 New Hampshire Ave\, Joplin\, MO\, 64804. 417-483-1554\, martin.stahl@gmail.com Online payment available at https://www.paypal.me/mochess \nMCA General Membership Meeting: 9:30 am Sunday. Contact if interested in a Zoom option. \nCOVID Information: \n\nCheck the Missouri Chess Association Facebook page or website for updated information or potential cancellation.\nMasks must be worn by all players and accompanying family.\nTemperature checks will be performed; players running a fever will not be able to play.\nNo handshakes.\nOne game played per table.\nNo food at the table.\nSpectators not allowed. Players not actively playing will need to leave the playing room.\nSocial distancing should be observed wherever and whenever possible.\nIf you have COVID symptoms\, please contact the TD and do not come to the playing site.\nMost boards and sets will be provided and sanitized between rounds and hand sanitizer will be available.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/missouri-open-championship/
LOCATION:Plaster Student Union\, 1110 E Madison St\, Springfield\, MO\, 65897\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200308T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111907
CREATED:20200116T190746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200116T190955Z
UID:1588-1583568000-1583688600@mochess.org
SUMMARY:10th Annual Four States Winter Open
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Joplin Chess Club USCF affiliate \nFormat: \nSaturday: 4 round Swiss\, Game in 60 with 5 second delay  (G/60\,d/5)\, dual rated\nTwo sections; Open and Under 1400\, sections may be combined for pairing purposes\nOne 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 2 \nSunday: \n\nQuick Event: 4 round Swiss\, Game in 20 with 3 second increment (G/20+3)\, quick rated.\nBlitz Event: 4 round Swiss\, Game in 5 with 3 second increment (G/5\,+3)\, blitz rated\n\n  \nRound Times: \nSaturday: 9:30\, 12:00\, 2:30\, 4:45 (or ASAP after round 3 completes). \nSunday: \n\nQuick Event: 9:30\, 10:30\, 11:30\, 12:30\nBlitz Event: 2:00\, 2:30\, 3:00\, 3:30\n\nEntry fee: $50 for both Saturday and Sunday events; $40 for Saturday only\, $20 for Sunday only. Scholastic (K-12)\, play for rating only\, 50% off entry. $10 discount if registered by 3/6/2020\, e-mail registration accepted\, cash only on-site. MCA membership required for MO residents; available on-site. \n  \nPrizes: \nSaturday: $360 prize fund based on 25 full-paid entries. Scholastic entries count as half. \n\nOpen: $120\, $80; U1600 $60\nU1400: $60\, $40\n4.0 Bonus: $20\n\n\nSunday: $175 prize fund for each event\, based on 25 full-paid entries.\n$75\, $50\, U1600 $30\, U1400 $20 \n  \nRegistration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 3/7/2020\, or checks  (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed\, to be received by 3/6/2020. 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: \nmartin.stahl@joplinchess.org \nor\nJoplin Chess Club\n2609 New Hampshire\nJoplin\, Mo 64804 \nPlease include name\, address\, phone\, e-mail\, USCF ID# and rating. \nOn-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m.\, first round at 9:30 \nTD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554 \nPlease bring set\, clock\, and board.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/10th-annual-four-states-winter-open/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn – Joplin\, 2644 E. 32nd St\, Joplin\, MO\, 64804\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200104T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111907
CREATED:20191220T212013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191226T171650Z
UID:1537-1578124800-1578168000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:12th Annual New Year Bash
DESCRIPTION:Format: 4 rounds Swiss – Game/60 with 5 second delay (Dual-Rated); Three Sections: Open\, Reserve-U1800 and Amateur-U1400 (Based on January 2020 Rating Supplement \nand CCA minimum rating lists) \nSchedule: Saturday: Registration 8:00AM-9:30AM\, Rd 1 – 10AM; Rd 2 – 12:45PM; Rd 3 – 3PM; Rd 4 – 5:15PM \nMemberships: Both current US Chess and KCA memberships are required. US Chess and KCA memberships may be purchased or renewed on-site. Other States Accepted. \nRegistration: $42 by January 2 via online entry at https://www.acerook.com/register?event=2020nyb ; $47 late/on-site entry. \nFor those that are K-12 students\, whose entry fee do not count towards the prize fund nor are eligible for cash prizes\, $22 by January 2 via online entry at https://www.acerook.com/register?event=2020nyb ; $27 late/on-site entry. \n(Online registration will list 6 sections but there is only 3 section – Open and Open Scholastic will merge; Reserve and Reserve Scholastic will merge; and Amateur and Amateur scholastic will merge.) \nPrizes ($900 based on 40 adult entries): Prizes will increase proportionally if over 40 entries. \nOpen: $180 – $120 – $60 \nReserve: $150 – $100 – $50 \nAmateur: $120 – $80 – $40 \nTournament Directors: NTD Brian Yang (Chief TD); NTD CJ Armenta (Assistant TD) \nEquipment: Please bring boards\, sets and clocks to the event. Limited Acerook Chess Enterprises’ equipment will be available to loan per round basis. \nOther: Players are expected to know the rules in U.S. Chess Federation’s Official Rules of Chess – 7th edition and any updated rule changes since the 7th 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. \nQuestions? Contact Brian Yang at AcerookChess@gmail.com
URL:https://mochess.org/event/12th-annual-new-year-bash/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Olathe\, 12080 South Strang Line Road\, Olathe\, KS\, 66062\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Yang":MAILTO:yang.brian@ymail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191207T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111907
CREATED:20190926T162937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T162937Z
UID:1507-1575709200-1575739800@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2019 Joplin Public Library Open Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Format: \nRated: 4 round Swiss\, Game in 40 with 5 second delay  (G/40\,d5)\nUnrated K-12:  4 round Swiss\, Game in 20 with 5 second delay  (G/20\,d5) \nOne 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 2 \nSections: \nRated Open: Requires a current USCF membership to play. \nUnrated K-12: Open to players grades K-12. \nAll games played under US Chess tournament regulations. \nRound Times: \nRated: 10:00\, 11:30\, 2:00\, 3:30 \nK-12: 10:00\, 11:00\, 12:00\, 2:00 \nEntry Fee: \nRated Open: $20 (50% of entries go to support the JPL Children’s Department and Chess Club) \nK-12: FREE \nDonations always welcome \nPrizes: \nRated Open: 50% of entries as prizes: Top-2 finishers guaranteed prizes\, Additional prizes possible based on turnout \nK-12: Top-2 finishers given awards. \nRegistration: Advance registration requested. Rated entries can be paid on 12/7/2019 or mailed in advance\nPlayers in the Rated Open must have a current USCF membership. \nRegistration info should be sent to: \nmartin.stahl@joplinchess.org \nor \nMartin Stahl (Joplin Chess Club)\n2609 New Hampshire\nJoplin\, Mo 64804 \nPlease include name\, address\, phone and e-mail. \nFor the rated section\, please include USCF ID# and rating. \nOn-site registration begins at 9:00 a.m\, ends at 9:50. \nFirst round begins at 10:00 am! \nTD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554 \nPlease bring regulation sized set\, board\, and clock. Some will be available on-site.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2019-joplin-public-library-open-tournament/
LOCATION:Joplin Public Library\, 1901 E 20th St\, Joplin\, MO\, 64804\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111907
CREATED:20190926T163445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T163445Z
UID:1510-1575705600-1575835200@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2019 Christmas Tree Open
DESCRIPTION:Where: KCI Expo Center – 11730 N Ambassador Dr\, Kansas City MO\, 64153 — Salon Ballroom \nFormat: 5 rounds Swiss – Game/100 with 10 second delay ; Two Sections: Open Section & Reserve-U1600 (Based on December 2019 Rating Supplement and CCA minimum rating list) \nSaturday: Registration 8:00AM – 9:30AM; Round 1 – 10:00AM; Round 2 – 2:30PM; Round 3 – 7:00PM; Sunday: Round 4 – 9:30AM; Round 5 – 2:00PM. \nRegistration: $62 by 12/4 via online entry at www.acerook.com/ctoregister ; $74 late/on-site entry \nSchedule: Saturday: Registration 8-9:30AM\, Rd 1 – 10AM; Rd 2 – 2:30PM; Rd 3 – 7PM; Sunday: Rd 4 – 9:30AM; Rd 5 – 2:00PM \nBye: 1 Half-point bye is offered for any round\, if requested before the start of round 2. \nPrizes ($2100 based on 60 entries): Prizes will increase proportionally if over 60 entries. \nOpen: $360 -$270 – $180 – $90; U2000 – $75\, U1800 – $75 \nReserve: $360 -$270 – $180 – $90; U1300 – $50\, U1100 – $50\, U900 – $50 \nHotel: Holiday Inn Kansas City Airport – 11728 N Ambassador Dr\, Kansas City MO\, 64153 —- HR: $101-$108\, mention Acerook Chess Enterprises. \n  \nTournament Directors: NTD Brian Yang (Chief TD); NTD CJ Armenta (Assistant TD) \n  \nEquipment: Please bring boards\, sets and clocks to the event. Limited Acerook Chess Enterprises’ equipment will be available to loan per round basis. \nOther: Players are expected to know the rules in U.S. Chess Federation’s Official Rules of Chess – 7th edition and any updated rule changes since the 7th edition. There is a time delay of 10 seconds. CCA Minimum Rating List will be used. \nQuestions? Contact Brian Yang at AcerookChess@gmail.com
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2019-christmas-tree-open/
LOCATION:KCI Expo Center\, 11730 N Ambassador Dr\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64153\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Yang":MAILTO:yang.brian@ymail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191116T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111907
CREATED:20190926T162708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190926T162708Z
UID:1505-1573893000-1573930800@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2019 Joplin Autumn Open
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Joplin Chess Club USCF affiliate \nFormat: 4 round Swiss\, Game in 60 with 5 second delay  (G/60\,d/5)\, dual rated\nTwo sections; Open and Under 1400\, sections may be combined for pairing purposes\nOne 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 2 \nRound Times: 10:00\, 12:30\, 3:00\, 5:00 (or ASAP after round 3 completes). \nEntry fee: $30 if registered by 11/15\, $40 at site. Scholastic (K-12)\, play for rating only\, $15 if registered by 11/15\, $25 at site. MCA membership required for MO residents; available on-site. \nPrizes: $360 prize fund based on 30 full-paid entries. Scholastic entries count as half. \n\nOpen: $120\, $80; U1600 $60\nU1400: $60\, $40\n4.0 Bonus: $20\n\nRegistration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 11/16/2019\, or checks  (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed\, to be received by 11/15/2019. 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: \nmartin.stahl@joplinchess.org\nor \nJoplin Chess Club\n2609 New Hampshire\nJoplin\, Mo 64804 \nPlease include name\, address\, phone\, e-mail\, USCF ID# and rating. \nOn-site registration begins at 8:30 a.m.\, first round at 10:0
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2019-joplin-autumn-open/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn – Joplin\, 2644 E. 32nd St\, Joplin\, MO\, 64804\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191019T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191020T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111907
CREATED:20190627T014334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190704T174431Z
UID:1454-1571473800-1571596200@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2019 Missouri Open State Championship
DESCRIPTION:*A State Championship Event* \n2019 MISSOURI OPEN: 30 GPP. $5000 Guaranteed Prize Fund.  \n5SS\, G/115;d5. \n  \nLocation: Saint Louis University-Busch Student Center\, 20 N Grand Blvd\, St. Louis\, MO 63103. \n  \n2-sections: OPEN: Overall Prizes: $800-1st $600-2nd\, $400-3rd. Class Prizes: $300-1st in each: Master (2200-2399)\, X\, A\, B. RESERVE (U1600): Overall Prizes: $500-1st\, $400-2nd\, $300-3rd. Class Prizes: $200-1st in each C\, D\, E\, U1000/Unr. \n  \nEF: $50 by 10/18\, $60 on site. Online payment through PayPal\, www.paypal.me/mochess. (Please include Name/USCF ID/Section in the notes.) Cash or credit card accepted on site. Special Discounts: $10 off entry fee for: Seniors (55+)\, New/Unrated\, and Players traveling 120+ mi one-way\, only 1 special discount can be applied. \n  \nReg: Sat-8:30-9:45am. Rounds: Sat-10/2:30/7\, Sun-9:30/2. Max one ½-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2. State Championship plaques to highest finishing Missouri resident in each section. MCA membership req’d\, available on site from $5\, OSA. \n  \nEntries/Info: Thomas Rehmeier\, 34 Aspen Pointe Dr.\, St. Peters\, MO 63376. JCChess89@yahoo.com\, 573-291-0852.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2019-missouri-open-state-championship/
LOCATION:SLU\, Busch Student Center\, 20 N. Grand Blvd\, Saint Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mochess.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/2018_MO_Open.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Rehmeier":MAILTO:JCChess89@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190928T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190929T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111907
CREATED:20190819T022539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190819T023746Z
UID:1487-1569657600-1569783600@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2019 Springfield Open and Scholastic
DESCRIPTION:Location: Plaster Student Union\nRoom 308/312\n1110 E Madison St\nSpringfield\, MO 65897 \nCo-hosted by the MSU Chess Club and Joplin Chess Club \nOPEN \nFormat: 5 round Swiss\, Game in 90 with 30 second increment (G/90\,+30)\, regular rated\nOne 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 3 \nRound Times: Sat 10:00\, 2:30\, 7:00; Sun 10:00\, 2:30. \nEntry Fee: $30 if registered by 9/27\, $40 on site: $10 discount to current MSU Chess Club members. Rating only option for K-12 students $15 by 9/27 \, $25 at door. $5 discount to current MSU Chess Club members. MCA membership required for MO residents; available on-site\, from $5 \nPrizes: $510 prize fund based on 25 non-scholastic Open entries. K-12 rating only entries count as half. \nOpen: $160\, $125; U1600 $100; U1400 $75; U1200 $50\n5.0 Bonus: $40 \nSCHOLASTIC \nFormat: September 28th only\, 5 round Swiss\, Game in 30 with 5 second delay (G/30\,d5)\, USCF rated. Two Sections: K-8 and K-12; Sections may be combined for pairing purposes. \nOne 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 3 \nRound Times: Sat 10:00\, 11:30\, 1:30\, 3:00\, 4:30 \nEntry Fee: $10 if registered by 9 /27 \, $15 on site; USCF membership included for new or expired members \nPrizes: Plaques for top-2 scoring in K-8 and K-12 sections. \nRegistration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 9/28\, or checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed\, to be received by 9/27/2019. Preference that all players in the OPEN be current USCF members through 9/28/2019. 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. K-12 Registration: USCF membership included for new or expired members \nRegistration info can be sent to: \nmartin.stahl@joplinchess.org \nor \nJoplin Chess Club\n2609 New Hampshire\nJoplin\, Mo 64804 \nPlease include name\, address\, phone\, e-mail\, USCF ID#\, rating and section playing. For New/Expired Scholastic: Please include birthdate\, grade\, address\, and e-mail (optional) on registration. \nOn-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m\, ends at 9:30. First round at 10:00 \nParking: 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 \nhttps://map.missouristate.edu/#!z=17&ll=37.199775\,-93.278711&q=Plaster%20Student%20Union%2C%20Robert%20W.&layer=parking \nTD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554 \nPlease bring set\, clock\, board\, and score sheets.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2019-springfield-open-and-scholastic/
LOCATION:Plaster Student Union\, 1110 E Madison St\, Springfield\, MO\, 65897\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190831T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190902T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111907
CREATED:20190627T015009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190627T015009Z
UID:1456-1567240200-1567454400@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2019 Illinois Open State Championship
DESCRIPTION:US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80 \n2019 Illinois Open State Championship \n6SS. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center Chicago- Downers Grove\, 2111 Butterfield Rd.\, Downers Grove\, IL 60515\, (630) 971-2000. An Illinois Chess Tour Event. $10\,000 guaranteed! $9\,400 tournament prize fund plus $600 in door prizes for ICA members!  \n  \nTwo sections (Both FIDE rated—FIDE Laws of Chess will be followed). Open: open to all; Reserve: open to Under 1800 or unrated. \n  \nSchedule: 3- day option— Aug. 31-Sept 2\, G/90+30\, Sat. & Sun. 10am & 4pm\, Mon. 10am & 3:30pm. 2-day option Sept. 1-2\, rds. 1-3 G/45 d5\, then merge with 3-day at rd. 4. Sun. 10am\, 12 pm\, 2 pm\, 4pm\, Mon. 10am & 3:30pm. 1/2-point byes (maximum two) OK all rounds\, must commit by end of round 2; round 6 byes may not be rescinded after round 2. \n  \nPrizes: $9\,400 unconditionally guaranteed! Open Section: $1\,500-900-450-260-150; Under 2400 $480-230-120; Under 2200 $460-220-110; Under 2000 $450-210-100. Reserve (Under 1800) Section: $900-500-225-140-105; Under 1600 $360- 180-120; Under 1400 $350-170-110; Under 1200 $340-160-100. Unrated players qualify for top prizes only. $600 in door prizes! Ten Amazon gift cards given to randomly drawn ICA members in rounds 4-6. \n  \nEF: $99 USPS postmarked by 8/10 and on-line by 7 p.m. on 8/12\, $119 USPS postmarked after 8/10 (must be received by 8/23); online by 6 p.m. on 8/30 for 3-day schedule; online by 6 p.m. on 8/31 for 2-day schedule. \n  \nOn-site registration: $135\, 8:30-9:30am Sat. and Sun.; entries after cutoff receive 1/2- point byes for round 1. $5 discount for ICA members (annual dues $15 regular\, $10 scholastic—join at www.il-chess.org). $20 extra to play in Open Section with rating of 1799 and below. Register at www.kingregistration.com or mail checks postmarked by 8/10 to Chess Weekend\, 21694 Doud Ct.\, Frankfort\, IL 60423. No phone entries. Re-entries $50 with appropriate byes. Advance entries posted at www.kingregistration.com. Boards\, sets\, and clocks provided by Chess Weekend and the Illinois Chess Association. All special rules\, details\, and tournament conditions subject to change without notice; changes will be posted ASAP at the site & online. \n  \nINFO: glenn@chessweekend.com or www.chessweekend.com. Scholastic side event on Sat. 8/31 and Illinois Blitz Championship Sun. evening 9/1\, details and registration for both at www.kingregistration. com. \n  \nHR: Go to chessweekend.com or kingregistration.com for discount hotel link\, $99 king/single (2 breakfasts) or $119 double/double (4 breakfasts) by 8/20. Suite style rooms include wet bar\, microwave\, fridge\, access to pool/fitness center.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2019-illinois-open-state-championship/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Suites – Downers Grove\,\, 2111 Butterfield Rd.\, Downers Grove\, IL\, 60515\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190810T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190811T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111907
CREATED:20190730T151941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T152156Z
UID:1479-1565425800-1565553600@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2019 Brian's Birthday Bash
DESCRIPTION:Within walking distances of several restaurants including Jimmy John’s\, Buffalo Wild Wings\, KC Joe’s\, Panda Express\, and many more. \n\n Format: 5 rounds Swiss – Game/120 with 5 second delay; Two Sections: Open Section & Reserve-U1600 (Based on August 2019 Rating Supplement)  \n  \n\n\nSaturday: Registration 8:00AM – 9:30AM; Round 1 – 10:00AM; Round 2 – 2:30PM; Round 3 – 7:00PM; Sunday: Round 4 – 9:30AM; Round 5 – 2:00PM. \n\nEntry Fee: All players pay on-site on Saturday. Only Cash will be accepted. Refer to the table for both adult and scholastic rates. The scholastic rate is for players that are K-12 students and playing for rating-only\, not cash prizes. Players must check-in by 9:30AM or else they will not be paired for first round. \n\nAdults – $50 pre-registered\, $60 onsite. Scholastics – $20 pre-registered\, $30 onsite. \n\nAwards: See Table Below – Prizes will increase proportionally if number of adult entries is above 30! Open Section: $180-$120-$60-Top U1800 $40; Reserve-U1600: $180-$120-$60-Top U1200 $40. \n\nTournament Directors: NTD Brian Yang (Chief TD); NTD CJ Armenta (Assistant TD) \n\nEquipment: Please bring boards and sets. Very limited equipment in case players forget from Acerook Chess Club (10 boards & sets / 10 clocks). \n\nFood 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. \n\nOther: Players are expected to know the rules in U.S. Chess Federation’s Official Rules of Chess – 7th edition and any updated rule changes since the 7th edition. There is a time delay of 5 seconds. 1 half-point bye is offered for any round\, if requested prior before the start of round 2. \n\nQuestions?  Contact Brian Yang at yang.brian@ymail.com
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2019-brians-birthday-bash/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Olathe\, 12080 South Strang Line Road\, Olathe\, KS\, 66062\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Yang":MAILTO:yang.brian@ymail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190622T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190623T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111907
CREATED:20190415T131155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T131156Z
UID:1439-1561192200-1561316400@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2019 Missouri Class Championship
DESCRIPTION:Where every player can become a State Champion! \n5SS\, G/115 d5 \nLocation: Plaster Student Union. Rm 308\, 1110 E. Madison St. Springfield\, MO 65897 \nPrizes: 100% Gauranteed Prizes! Master/Expert Section: $500-1st\, $300-2nd\, $150-3rd; Class A\, B\, C\, D\, Under 1200: $300-1st\, $150-2nd\, $100-3rd in each section. Gauranteed. 2019 Missouri Class Champion Plaque awarded to the winner of each section. \nRegistration: 8:30-9:45 \nRound times: Sat-10-2:30-7\, Sun-10-2:30 \nEntry Fee:\, $35 pre-registered by 6pm 6/21. $40 on site. Email bdhowe@yahoo.com. Online Payment to www.paypal.me/mochess.  Please include Name/USCFID/Section in the notes. Cash & Credit Cards accepted onsite. Free Entry to GM/IM. Max 1 half bye; MCA required\, O.S.A.\, available on site from $5. \nEntries/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) Out of state players welcome.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2019-missouri-class-championship/
LOCATION:Plaster Student Union\, 1110 E Madison St\, Springfield\, MO\, 65897\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190622T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190622T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111907
CREATED:20190415T130918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T130920Z
UID:1437-1561192200-1561237200@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2019 Missouri Novice Championship
DESCRIPTION:A Rated Beginner Open Tournament  \nOpen only to new/unrated players or players Rated under 1000 \n4 rounds\, Game in 60 \nLocation: Plaster Student Union. Rm 308\, 1110 E. Madison St. Springfield\, MO 65897 \nRegistration: 8:30-9:45 \n Round Times: 10am\, 1\, 3:45\, 6:30 \nEntry Fee: $15 pre-registered (payment received by 6/21) $20 on site. Online Payment to www.paypal.me/mochess. Please include Name and USCF in the notes. MCA Required available onsite for $5\, (O.S.A)\, No byes. \nPrizes: based on 20: 1st $100 + Novice State Champion Trophy\, 2nd $50 \nEntries/Info: Bob Howe\, 210 N. Olive St\, Pacific\, MO 63069 (636) 234.7928 bdhowe@yahoo.com
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2019-missouri-novice-championship/
LOCATION:Plaster Student Union\, 1110 E Madison St\, Springfield\, MO\, 65897\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190421T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111907
CREATED:20190222T212100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T212100Z
UID:1387-1555747200-1555873200@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2019 Missouri State University Open
DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted by the MSU Chess Club and Joplin Chess Club \nOPEN \nFormat: 5 round Swiss\, Game in 90 with 30 second increment  (G/90\,+30)\, regular rated\nOne 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 3Round Times: Sat 10:00\, 2:30\, 7:00; Sun 9:30\, 2:30.Entry Fee: $30 if registered by 4/19\, $40 on site: $10 discount to current MSU students or chess club members. Scholastic (K-12)\, play for rating only\, $15 if registered by 4/19\, $25 at site: MSU Chess Club K-12 members\, $5 discount. MCA membership required for MO residents; available on-site\, from $5 \nPrizes: $725 prize fund based on 25 non-scholastic entries. Scholastic entries count as half. \nOpen: $200-150\, Class A\, B\, C\, D\, U1200/UNR $75 each.\n5.0 Bonus: $40 \n\n\n\n  \n\nRegistration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 4/20\, or checks  (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed\, to be received by 4/19/2018. Preference that all players be current USCF members by 4/19/2018. 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. \nRegistration info can be sent to: \nmartin.stahl@joplinchess.org \nor \nJoplin Chess Club\n2609 New Hampshire\nJoplin\, Mo 64804 \nPlease include name\, address\, phone\, e-mail\, USCF ID#\, and rating. \nOn-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m\, ends at 9:30. First round at 10:00 \nTD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554 \nPlease bring set\, clock\, board\, and score sheets.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2019-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190420T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111907
CREATED:20190222T211937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T211937Z
UID:1384-1555747200-1555783200@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2019 Missouri State University Scholastic
DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted by the MSU Chess Club and Joplin Chess Club \n\n\nUNRATED SCHOLASTIC \n\nFormat: 5 round Swiss\, Game in 30 with 5 second delay (G/30\,d5)\, not rated. Two Sections: K-8 and K-12; Sections may be combined for pairing purposes. \nOne 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 3 \nRound Times: Sat 10:00\, 11:30\, 1:30\, 3:00\, 4:30 \nEntry Fee: $5 if registered by 4/19 \, $10 on site \nPrizes: Plaques for top-2 scoring in K-8 and K-12 sections. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 4/20\, or checks  (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed\, to be received by 4/19/2018. \nRegistration info can be sent to: \nmartin.stahl@joplinchess.org \nor \nJoplin Chess Club\n2609 New Hampshire\nJoplin\, Mo 64804 \nPlease include name\, address\, phone\, e-mail\, USCF ID# and rating (if available). \nOn-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m\, ends at 9:30. First round at 10:00 \nTD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554 \nPlease bring set\, clock\, board\, and score sheets.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2019-missouri-state-university-scholastic/
LOCATION:Kentwood Hall\, Crystal Ballroom\, 700 E St Louis St\, Springfield\, MO\, 65806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Scholastic
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190406T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111907
CREATED:20190204T014536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T014559Z
UID:1370-1554541200-1554579000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2019 All Girls Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Parkade Center\, Lower Level \n  \nThe tournament is open to all girl players\, grades K-12.\nHosted by the Missouri Chess Association. \nThe tournament will be a 4 round\, Game in 60 USCF Rated event. \nQualification: All Female players currently in Kindergarten through 12th grade\, are\nwelcome to play. USCF membership is required. \nRounds: G/60 d;5. Round Times: 10\, 12:30\, 2:45\, 5. Later rounds will start early\nif possible \nEntry Fee: $5 \nPrizes:\nState Champion Trophies to top 3 Overall.\nTrophy to Top scorer in K-8\, and Top scorer in K-5.\nThe overall winner will be the 2019 Missouri All Girls Champion\, and will be\noffered Missouri’s spot in the annual NGIT (National Girls Invitational\nTournament)\, held in August 2019. The NGIT is an invitational only tournament\nrun by the USCF\, with each state selecting one representative. \nRegistration: Preregistration by email appreciated. Check-in\nSaturday 9 – 9:45am. Include Name\, grade\, and USCF ID# to\nbdhowe@yahoo.com \nTournament is run concurrently with the High School Denker tournament and the\nColumbia Open tournament. Events have a shared location and round times for\nthose traveling together. \nAdditional Information: Bob Howe 636-234-7928\, Emails to Bdhowe@yahoo.com
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2019-all-girls-tournament/
LOCATION:Parkade Center\, 601 Business Loop 70 West\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Scholastic
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190406T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111907
CREATED:20190204T014227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T014637Z
UID:1368-1554541200-1554579000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2019 MO HS Tournament of Champions
DESCRIPTION:Parkade Center\, lower level \nThis event is open to qualifying players in grades 9-12.\nIt is a 4 round\, Game in 60\, USCF Rated event to determine\nThe individual Denker High School Tournament Representative \nQualification: Players may qualify for the event at the State Scholastic Championships\nheld in Columbia on March 30th\, or players may qualify by USCF Rating. \n— State Qualifier: Players who score 3 points or more on Boards One or Two\, and\nplayers who score 3.5 points or more on Board Three and Board Four qualify for the\nTournament.\n— Rating: Any High School Player with a USCF rating over 1000 is automatically\nqualified to participate. \nEntry Fee: only $5 \nRounds: Game in 60\, delay 5\, Round times: 10am\, 12:30\, 2:45\, 5:15 \nPrizes:\nState Champion Trophies to top 5 finishers.\nThe overall winner will be named the 2019 Missouri Scholastic Champion\, and is invited\nto represent Missouri in the Denker Tournament of Champions\, held August 2019. \nRegistration: Preregistration by email appreciated. Check-in\nSaturday 9 – 9:45am. Include Name\, grade\, and USCF ID# to bdhowe@yahoo.com \nTournament is run concurrently with the Columbia Open Chess tournament and the\nMissouri All Girls qualifying tournament. Events have a shared location and round times\nfor those traveling together. \nAdditional Information: Bob Howe 636-234-7928\, Emails to Bdhowe@yahoo.com
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2019-mo-hs-tournament-of-champions/
LOCATION:Parkade Center\, 601 Business Loop 70 West\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Scholastic
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190406T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111907
CREATED:20190204T013345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T013345Z
UID:1366-1554541200-1554579000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2019 Columbia Open
DESCRIPTION:Parkade Center – Lower Level \n\n4-round Game/60\, delay 5 sec\nRegistration: 9-9:45a.m\, Round times: 10\, 12:30\, 2:45\, 5:15\nEntry fee: Only $5 – No prizes\, play for rating and enjoyment only\nMCA membership required for Missouri residents\, available on site from $5\nCurrent USCF Membership required\nThis tournament runs concurrently with the High School Tournament of\nChampions and the NGIT All-Girls qualifying tournament. Same location and\nround times for those traveling together.\nRegistration: Pre-registration by email is appreciated\, but not required. All\npayments should be cash\, on site\, the day of the event. \nAdditional Information: contact Bob Howe\nbdhowe@yahoo.com \, 636-234-7928
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2019-columbia-open/
LOCATION:Parkade Center\, 601 Business Loop 70 West\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190330T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190330T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111907
CREATED:20190202T224102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T230931Z
UID:1355-1553934600-1553979600@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2019 Missouri Scholastic Championship
DESCRIPTION:Full event details can be found by clicking the images below. \n2019 State Flyer (click image) \nShirt Order form (click image)
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2019-missouri-scholastic-championship/
LOCATION:Battle High School\, 7575 St. Charles Road\, Columbia\, MO\, 65202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Scholastic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Rehmeier":MAILTO:JCChess89@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190309T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190309T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111907
CREATED:20181224T223238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181224T223238Z
UID:1347-1552118400-1552158000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:9th Annual Four States Winter Open
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Joplin Chess Club USCF affiliate \nFormat: 4 round Swiss\, Game in 60 with 5 second delay (G/60\,d/5)\, dual rated\nTwo sections; Open and Under 1400\, sections may be combined for pairing purposes\nOne 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 2 \nRound Times: 9:00\, 11:45\, 2:30\, 4:45 (or ASAP after round 3 completes). Lunch break between rounds 2 and 3 \nEntry fee: $30 if registered by 3/8\, $40 at site. Scholastic (K-12)\, play for rating only\, $15 if registered by 3/8\, $25 at site. MCA membership required for MO residents; available on-site. \nPrizes: $360 prize fund based on 30 full-paid entries. Scholastic entries count as half. \nOpen: $120\, $80; U1600 $60\nU1400: $60\, $40\n4.0 Bonus: $20 \nRegistration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 3/9/2018\, or checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed\, to be received by 3/8/2018. Preference that all players USCF memberships are current through 3/9/2018. 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. \nRegistration info can be sent to: \nmartin.stahl@joplinchess.org \nor \nJoplin Chess Club\n2609 New Hampshire\nJoplin\, Mo 64804 \nPlease include name\, address\, phone\, e-mail\, USCF ID# and rating. \nOn-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m.\, first round at 9:30 \nTD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554 \nPlease bring set\, clock\, and board.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/9th-annual-four-states-winter-open/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn – Joplin\, 2644 E. 32nd St\, Joplin\, MO\, 64804\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111907
CREATED:20181224T222906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181224T222906Z
UID:1345-1546675200-1546718400@mochess.org
SUMMARY:11th Annual New Year Bash 2019
DESCRIPTION:11th Annual New Year Bash 2019\nJanuary 5\, 2019 @ 8:00AM – August 11 @ 8:00PM.\n$40 adults – $15 scholastics \nWhere: Hilton Garden Inn Olathe – 12080 South Strang Line Road\, Olathe\, Kansas\, 66062 \nWithin walking distances of several restaurants including Jimmy John’s\, Buffalo Wild Wings\, KC Joe’s\, Panda Express\, and many more.\nFormat: 4 rounds Swiss – Game/60 with 5 second delay (Dual-Rated); Three Sections: Open\, Reserve-U1800 and Amateur-U1400 (Based on August 2018 Rating Supplement) \nRegistration: 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 Friday – January 4\, 2019 by 9:00PM. \nRegistration 8:00AM – 9:30AM; Round 1 – 10:00AM; Lunch – 12:00PM; Round 2 – 12:45PM; Round 3 – 2:00PM; Round 4 – 5:15PM. \nEntry 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. \nAwards: 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. \nTournament Directors: NTD Brian Yang (Chief TD); NTD CJ Armenta (Assistant TD) \nEquipment: Please bring boards\, sets and clocks to the event. Limited Acerook Chess Enterprises’ equipment will be available to loan per round basis. \nFood 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. \nOther: 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. \nQuestions? Contact Brian Yang at yang.brian@ymail.com \nVenue: Hilton Garden Inn\n12080 South Strang Line Road\, Olathe\, Kansas\, 66062 \nPhone: 913-815-2345 \nWebsite: http:// hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/ en/hotels/kansas/hilton- garden-inn-olathe-MCIOLGI/ index.html
URL:https://mochess.org/event/11th-annual-new-year-bash-2019/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Olathe\, 12080 South Strang Line Road\, Olathe\, KS\, 66062\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Yang":MAILTO:yang.brian@ymail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181028T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111907
CREATED:20180806T195213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180806T195213Z
UID:1267-1540627200-1540753200@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2018 Springfield Open
DESCRIPTION:Location: Plaster Student Union\nRoom 308/312\n1110 E Madison St\nSpringfield\, MO 65897 \nCo-hosted by the MSU Chess Club and Joplin Chess Club \nScholastic Event sponsored by the Springfield Park Board Chess Club \nOPEN \nFormat: 5 round Swiss\, Game in 90 with 30 second increment  (G/90\,+30)\, regular rated\nOne 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 3 \nRound Times: Sat 10:00\, 2:30\, 7:00; Sun 10:00\, 2:30. \nEntry Fee: $30 if registered by 10/26\, $40 on site: $10 discount to current MSU Chess Club members. Scholastic (rating only) $15 by 10/26 \, $25 at door. $5 discount to current MSU and SPBCC Chess Club members. MCA membership required for MO residents; available on-site\, from $5 \nPrizes: $510 prize fund based on 25 non-scholastic Open entries. Scholastic entries count as half. \nOpen: $160\, $125; U1600 $100; U1400 $75; U1200 $50\n5.0 Bonus: $40 \nRegistration: 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 10/26/2018. Preference that all players in the OPEN be current USCF members by 10/27/2018 through 10/28/2018. 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. \nRegistration info can be sent to: \nmartin.stahl@joplinchess.org \nor \nJoplin Chess Club\n2609 New Hampshire\nJoplin\, Mo 64804 \nPlease include name\, address\, phone\, e-mail\, USCF ID# and rating. \nOn-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m\, ends at 9:30. First round at 10:00 \nParking: 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 \nhttps://map.missouristate.edu/#!z=17&ll=37.199775\,-93.278711&q=Plaster%20Student%20Union%2C%20Robert%20W.&layer=parking \nTD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554 \nPlease bring set\, clock\, board\, and score sheets.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2018-springfield-open/
LOCATION:Plaster Student Union\, 1110 E Madison St\, Springfield\, MO\, 65897\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181013T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181014T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111907
CREATED:20180806T200054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180806T200054Z
UID:1274-1539444600-1539538200@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Drury University’s National Chess Day Open
DESCRIPTION:Drury University\, 900 North Benton Ave.\, Springfield\, MO. 65802. Lay Hall Room 310. 4SS. G/60 d0. \n  \nRound times: Sat. 4:30/ Sun. 10:00/12:45/3:00. \n  \nEF: $1. Winner takes all and their name will be engraved on the DUCC plaque. \n  \nContact: Adam Whitaker at CleverChess1@gmail.com.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/drury-universitys-national-chess-day-open/
LOCATION:Drury University\, 900 N Benton Ave\, Springfield\, MO\, 65802\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Whitaker":MAILTO:adamgrantwhitaker@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181013T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111907
CREATED:20180806T195810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180806T195810Z
UID:1270-1539421200-1539441000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Springfield National Chess Day Blitz
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Springfield Park Board Chess Club. 7-SS\, G/10 d0. Southside Senior Center\, 2215 S. Freemont Ave.\, Springfield\, MO 65804. 1 section\, \nOpen. Prizes to top 3 finishers. \n  \nEF: $5 (or more as donation to benefit the Southside Senior Center). USCF membership required. \n  \nOn Site Reg.: 9-9:30. \n  \nRounds: 10\, 10:30\, 11:00\, 11:30\, 12:30\, 1:00\, 1:30. \n  \nByes: One 1/2 point bye available if requested before round 3. Advance entry and information: brevcamp@yahoo.com and https://www.facebook.com/Springfield-Park-Board-Chess-Club-296790461565/
URL:https://mochess.org/event/springfield-national-chess-day-blitz/
LOCATION:Southside Senior Center\, 2215 S. Freemont Ave.\, Springfield\, MO\, 65804\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Roger Pagel":MAILTO:brevcamp@yahoo.com
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