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: [...]

(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 [...]

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 [...]

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, . [...]

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 [...]

Missouri Chess Association General Membership Meeting Prior to Round 4 of the Missouri Open Championship. 

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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). [...]