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). [...]

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Location: Parkade Center, Lower Level Registration: Email to 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:

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: [...]

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, , 210 [...]

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. [...]