All Girls Tournament
2018-04-14 09:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Parkade Center, 601 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
The tournament is open to all girl players, grades K-12.
Hosted by the Missouri Chess Association.
The tournament will be a 4 round, Game in 60 USCF Rated event.
Qualification: All Female players currently in Kindergarten through 12th grade, are welcome to play. USCF membership is required.
Rounds: G/60. 10, 12:30, 2:45, 5. Later rounds will start early if possible
Entry Fee: $5
Prizes:
State Champion Trophies to top 3 Overall.
Trophy to Top scorer in K-8, and Top scorer in K-5.
The overall winner will be the 2017 Missouri All Girls Champion, and will be offered Missouri’s spot in the annual NGIT (National Girls Invitational Tournament), held in August 2018. The NGIT is an invitational only tournament run by the USCF, with each state selecting one representative.
Registration: Preregistration by email appreciated. Check-in
Saturday 9 – 9:45am. Include Name, grade, and USCF ID# to bdhowe@yahoo.com
Tournament is run concurrently with the High School Denker tournament and the Columbia Open tournament. Events have a shared location and round times for those traveling together.
Additional Information: Bob Howe 636-234-7928, Emails to Bdhowe@yahoo.com

Columbia Open
2018-04-14 09:00 - 20:30 | Parkade Center, 601 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
4-round Game/60, delay 5 sec
Registration: 9-9:45a.m, Round times: 10, 12:30, 2:45, 5:15
Entry fee: Only $5 – No prizes, play for rating and enjoyment only
MCA membership required for Missouri residents, available on site from $5
Current USCF Membership required
This tournament runs concurrently with the High School Tournament of Champions and the NGIT All-Girls qualifying tournament. Same location and round times for those traveling together.
Registration: Pre-registration by email is appreciated, but not required. All payments should be cash, on site, the day of the event.
Additional Information: contact Bob Howe
bdhowe@yahoo.com, 636-234-7928

KCF All-Girls National Championships
2018-04-20 - 2018-04-22 | Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, , 2233 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
presented BY
Kasparov Chess Foundation, Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation & USCF

DETAILS
Format: 6SS, G/90,d5
Entry Fee: $60 mail/online by 3/19 $80 by 4/9, $95 after. Do not mail after 4/13. $20 fee for roster or section changes after 4/13. $10 fee for refunds.
Online Entry / Info: www.rknights.org/allgirls
Mailed Entry: RKnights, attn: All-Girls, PO Box 1074, Northbrook, IL 60065, include name, section, rating, USCF ID#, date of birth, grade, school name city & state.
Opening Ceremony: Fri 2:30pm.
Rounds: Rd. 1 – Fri 3:00pm; Rounds 2-4 – Sat 10:00am, 2:30pm, 6:30pm; Rounds 5-6 – Sun 9:00am & 1:00pm.
Awards: 5:00pm
Bye: One 1/2 point bye available for any round, except round 6, if requested at least 2 hours before the start of the round 1.
Hotel: single – quad $159 Reservations: (888) 421-1442. Reserve early rate may increase / sell out.

SECTIONS / AWARDS
Age as of 1/1/2018
Under 8 top 15 individuals, top 500 – 799, top U500, top 6 schools
Under 10 top 16 individuals, top 700 – 999, top U700, top 6 schools
Under 12 top 16 individuals, top 900 – 1199, top U900, top 6 schools
Under 14 top 12 individuals, top 1100 – 1399, top U1100, top 4 schools
Under 16 top 8 individuals, Top 1300 – 1599, top U1300, top 3 schools
Under 18 top 8 individuals, Top 1500 – 1799, top U1500, top 3 schools
(top 3 players added for team scores)

SIDE EVENTS
Bughouse Tournament – Fri. 11:00 am, EF $30/team.
Blitz Tournament – Fri. 7pm, G5,d0, EF $20 by 4/9, $25 after or on site.

Any player that achieves a perfect 6-0 score or wins the first place trophy, in each age category, qualifies to represent the USA at the 2018 World Cadets (U/8, U10, U/12) / World Youth (U/14, U/16, U/18) Championships

Missouri Class Championship
2018-06-29 20:00 - 2018-07-01 19:00 | Unity Village Hotel, 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO, 64065, United States
5SS, G/115 d5
Prizes: $$b/10 per section M/X $250/$150/$100 A,B,C,D,U1200 $125/$100/$75
The 2018 Missouri Class Champion Plaque awarded to the winner of each section.
Registration: 8:30-9:30
Round times: Sat-10-2:30-7, Sun-10:00-2:30
Entry Fee: $50. Paypal https://goo.gl/xF72VV On site – cash only. Max one ½-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2 ; USCF & MCA membership required, O.S.A., available on site.
Fri Night Blitz June 29th 9pm, G/5 d5
Reg: 8pm
Ent. $10
Prizes: $$b/15 $50/$40/$30,
8pm Master Ken Jones Lecture.
Entries/Info: Randy Merrell, 5556 NW Moonlight Meadow Dr, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 rwmerrell@gmail.com 321-277-2751

Missouri Novice Championship
2018-06-30 08:30 - 21:00 | Unity Village Hotel, 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO, 64065, United States
A Rated Beginner Open Tournament
Open only to new/unrated players or players Rated under 1000

4 rounds, Game in 60,d0
Registration: 8:30-9:30
Round Times: 10am, 1,3:45, 6:30
Entry Fee: $15 Paypal https://goo.gl/xF72VV. MCA Required available onsite for $5, (O.S.A), No byes.
Prizes: based on 20: 1st $120, 2nd $75 3rd $50 plus medals.
Entries/Info: Entries/Info: Randy Merrell, 5556 NW Moonlight Meadow Dr, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 rwmerrell@gmail.com321-277-2751

Kansas Open
2018-07-13 16:00 - 2018-07-15 19:00 | Kansas City – Overland Park, 12601 W 95th St, Lanexa, KS, 66215, United States
3 sections: (7/14 and 7/15) 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 7/7, $55 thereafter.
Special: $10 discount for advance entry into both KS Open + Blitz, $10 entry fee for Scholastics, not competing for cash, but for awards in Reserve or Amateur (and Blitz). Free Scholastic entry for some who competed in Kansas state scholastic championship in March (see website) www.kansaschess.org
Reg.: 7/14 8:00-9:30am. Rds.: 7/14: 10-2:30-7, 7/15: 9:30-2:00.
KANSAS BLITZ CHESS: 1 section: (7/13), 5-double-round swiss system, G/5 d/0.
Prizes: $580 b/40 non-scholastic rate entries, $200-120-80, U2100 – $60, U1800 – $60, U1500/Unrated – $60.
EF: $25 if mailed by 7/7, $35 thereafter. $10 entry fee for all Scholastics not competing for cash.
Reg.: 7/13 6-6:45pm. Rds.: 7:00, 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9.
KANSAS BUGHOUSE: 1 section: (7/13) 4pm. (details- see website)
HR: Clarion Hotel reservation at 913-217-1000.
KCA Memb. req’d for all Kansas residents ($7 adult, $5 Sch.) participating in any Kansas Open event. Other states welcome.
See website for full details: www.kansaschess.org.
Ent: Laurence Coker, 8013 W 145th St. Overland Park, KS, 66223. Make Checks payable to “Kansas Chess Association.” – Ph: 913-851-1583, e-mail: wlcoker7@hotmail.com

Brian's Birthday Bash
2018-08-11 08:00 - 20:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Olathe, 12080 South Strang Line Road, Olathe, KS, 66062, United States
Within walking distances of several restaurants including Jimmy John’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, KC Joe’s, Panda Express, and many more.

Format: 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)

Registration: 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 Thursday, August 9, 2018 by 9:00PM.
Registration 8:00AM – 9:30AM; Round 1 – 10:00AM; Lunch – 12:00PM; Round 2 – 12:45PM; Round 3 – 2:00PM; Round 4 – 5:15PM.
Entry 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.
Awards: 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.
Tournament Directors: NTD Brian Yang (Chief TD); NTD CJ Armenta (Assistant TD)
Equipment: Please bring boards and sets. None are supplied – very limited equipment in case players forget from Acerook Chess Club (10 boards & sets / 10 clocks).
Food 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.
Other: 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.
Questions? Contact Brian Yang at yang.brian@ymail.com

Venue: Hilton Garden Inn
12080 South Strang Line Road, Olathe, Kansas, 66062

Phone: 913-815-2345

Website: http:// hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/ en/hotels/kansas/hilton- garden-inn-olathe-MCIOLGI/ index.html

IASCA Iowa Open Blitz Fundraiser
2018-08-19 12:00 - 17:00 | Millstream Brewery, 835 48th Ave, Amana, IA, 52203, United States
FIDE Rated! Live Polka Band 3-5pm.
6 rounds double swiss system, G/5 d2 seconds.
Prizes: Paper Certificate 1st thru 5th, U1800 U1600 u1400, u1200 u1000 and best upset game.

REG.: Ends 15 min before round 1.

Rds.: Sun 1:00pm then ASAP.

EF: $15.

ENT: Eric Vigil, 445 Galway Dr., Iowa City, IA 52246, evigil@gmail.com, 319-621-3116. Entry Fee raising money to offset Iowa Open operating expenses.

Iowa Quick Chess Championship
2018-08-24 18:00 - 22:30 | Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E 9th St., Coralville, IA, 52241, United States
Open to all.

6-SS, G/10 d3.

Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E 9th St. (I-80, SE side of Exit 242), Coralville, IA 52241.

Reg.: 6 – 6:45 pm or in advance.

Rds.: 7:00pm, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30.

EF: $25 if postmarked by 8/20; $35 On Site; $5 off if out of state. IM and GM Free (EF deducted)

Prize Info: $400 in PRIZES 1st = $120+Trophy 2nd = $80 U2000 = $50, U1700 = $50, U1500 = $50, U1300 = $50 (Based on 30 entries). US Chess Federation(USCF) membership required. On-Site Available. Send Entry Fee to: IASCA, c/o Mark Capron, 3123 Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245. or Register online at https://onlineregistration.cc/
Additional Info: The Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Chess rate available, $103 (INCLUDES PARKING) only until 8/8/18, rates may increase after this date. Pool, restaurant, more restaurants in walking distance. 319-688-4000.

64th Iowa Open Championship
2018-08-25 08:30 - 2018-08-26 19:00 | Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E 9th St., Coralville, IA, 52241, United States
(USCF & FIDE Rated) IASCA GP Super Qualifier. 5-SS, G/90, i30. Accelerated pairings may be used in Rounds 1-2. IASCA Super GP Qualifier. Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E 9th St. (I-80, SE side of Exit 242), Coralville, IA 52241.

Reg: 8:30am and ends at 9:30am

Rds: Sat 10:15, 2:30, & 7:30; Sun 9:30 & 2:30

EF: $62 if postmarked before 8/20; $75 at site. If rated under 1600 add $20. IM & GM free-EF deducted from any prize, Jrs. & Sr. $10 off, $10 off Out of state residents.
Prize Info: Prizes: ($2500 b/65 Top 3 Gtd) $1000+T-400-200 U2200, U2000, U1800 200/100 each. US Chess Federation (USCF) membership required. On Site Available. IASCA membership required, ($10 regular, $25 patron or Out of State Accepted (OSA). On-Site Available.

Send Entry Fee to: IASCA, c/o Mark Capron, 3123 Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245 or register online at www.onlineregistration.cc

Additional Info: USCF and FIDE Rated!! Byes: Bye available Rounds 1-3 if requested one hour prior to start of round. Rounds 4-5 only if requested prior to tournament starting. USCF – August 2018 Rating List will be used for pairing purposes. FIDE rules will be used. Chess Magnet School JGP. Call 319-321-5435 or mcapron243@mchsi.com

Directions: Take I-80 to exit 242, go south to 9th street, take a left and follow to the end of 9th street and you are there! The Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Chess rate available, $103 (INCLUDES PARKING) only until 8/8/18, rates may increase after this date. Pool, restaurant, more restaurants in walking distance. 319-688- 4000.

Mixed Doubles will be available. Entry is $5 per person. Average rating of the male and female must be less than 2000. Scores will be based on percentage of each player with respect to their section (for example if you score 3 out of 5 you get an 60; if you score 3 out of 4 you get 75, etc). The RBO has 5 rounds, the Reserve has 4 rounds and the Open has 5 rounds. Prizes: 1st $70; 2nd $40; 3rd 20.

2018 Missouri Open
2018-09-15 09:00 - 2018-09-16 18:00 | Parkade Center, 601 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
$2500 Guaranteed Prize Fund
Parkade Center, 601 Business Loop 70 W, Columbia, MO 65203
5SS, G/115 d5. 2-sections:
OPEN: Overall Prizes: $400-1st $300-2nd, $200-3rd. Class Prizes: $150-1st in each: Master (2200-2399), X, A, B.
RESERVE (U1600): Overall Prizes: $250-1st, $200-2nd, $150-3rd. Class Prizes: $100-1st in each C, D, E, U1000/Unr.
Upset Prizes: $50 for highest upset in each section.
EF: $50 by 9/8, $60 on site. Special Discounts: $10 off entry fee for: Seniors (50+), New/Unrated, and Players traveling 100+ mi one-way, only 1 special discount can be applied.
Reg.: Sat-9-9:45am.
Rounds: Sat-10/2:30/7, Sun-9:30/2.
Max 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.
Extra: MCA General Membership meeting will be held Sunday at 08:30
Entries/Info: Thomas Rehmeier, 34 Aspen Pointe Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376. JCChess89@yahoo.com, 573-291-0852. Online payment available at https://www.paypal.me/mochess

Springfield National Chess Day Blitz
2018-10-13 09:00 - 14:30 | Southside Senior Center, 2215 S. Freemont Ave., Springfield, MO, 65804, United States
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,
Open. Prizes to top 3 finishers.

EF: $5 (or more as donation to benefit the Southside Senior Center). USCF membership required.

On Site Reg.: 9-9:30.

Rounds: 10, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:30, 1:00, 1:30.

Byes: 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/

Drury University’s National Chess Day Open
2018-10-13 15:30 - 2018-10-14 17:30 | Drury University, 900 N Benton Ave, Springfield, MO, 65802, United States
Drury University, 900 North Benton Ave., Springfield, MO. 65802. Lay Hall Room 310. 4SS. G/60 d0.

Round times: Sat. 4:30/ Sun. 10:00/12:45/3:00.

EF: $1. Winner takes all and their name will be engraved on the DUCC plaque.

Contact: Adam Whitaker at CleverChess1@gmail.com.

2018 Springfield Open
2018-10-27 08:00 - 2018-10-28 19:00 | Plaster Student Union, 1110 E Madison St, Springfield, MO, 65897, United States
Location: Plaster Student Union
Room 308/312
1110 E Madison St
Springfield, MO 65897
Co-hosted by the MSU Chess Club and Joplin Chess Club
Scholastic Event sponsored by the 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 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 3
Round Times: Sat 10:00, 2:30, 7:00; Sun 10:00, 2:30.
Entry 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
Prizes: $510 prize fund based on 25 non-scholastic Open entries. Scholastic entries count as half.
Open: $160, $125; U1600 $100; U1400 $75; U1200 $50
5.0 Bonus: $40
Registration: 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.
Registration info can be sent to:
martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
or
Joplin Chess Club
2609 New Hampshire
Joplin, Mo 64804
Please include name, address, phone, e-mail, USCF ID# and rating.
On-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m, ends at 9:30. First round at 10:00
Parking: 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
https://map.missouristate.edu/#!z=17&ll=37.199775,-93.278711&q=Plaster%20Student%20Union%2C%20Robert%20W.&layer=parking
TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554
Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.

11th Annual New Year Bash 2019
2019-01-05 08:00 - 20:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Olathe, 12080 South Strang Line Road, Olathe, KS, 66062, United States
11th Annual New Year Bash 2019
January 5, 2019 @ 8:00AM – August 11 @ 8:00PM.
$40 adults – $15 scholastics
Where: Hilton Garden Inn Olathe – 12080 South Strang Line Road, Olathe, Kansas, 66062
Within walking distances of several restaurants including Jimmy John’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, KC Joe’s, Panda Express, and many more.
Format: 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)
Registration: 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.
Registration 8:00AM – 9:30AM; Round 1 – 10:00AM; Lunch – 12:00PM; Round 2 – 12:45PM; Round 3 – 2:00PM; Round 4 – 5:15PM.
Entry 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.
Awards: 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.
Tournament Directors: NTD Brian Yang (Chief TD); NTD CJ Armenta (Assistant TD)
Equipment: Please bring boards, sets and clocks to the event. Limited Acerook Chess Enterprises’ equipment will be available to loan per round basis.
Food 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.
Other: 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.
Questions? Contact Brian Yang at yang.brian@ymail.com
Venue: Hilton Garden Inn
12080 South Strang Line Road, Olathe, Kansas, 66062
Phone: 913-815-2345
Website: http:// hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/ en/hotels/kansas/hilton- garden-inn-olathe-MCIOLGI/ index.html

9th Annual Four States Winter Open
2019-03-09 08:00 - 19:00 | Hilton Garden Inn – Joplin, 2644 E. 32nd St, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
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: 9:00, 11:45, 2:30, 4:45 (or ASAP after round 3 completes). Lunch break between rounds 2 and 3
Entry 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.
Prizes: $360 prize fund based on 30 full-paid entries. Scholastic entries count as half.
Open: $120, $80; U1600 $60
U1400: $60, $40
4.0 Bonus: $20
Registration: 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.
Registration info can be sent to:
martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
or
Joplin Chess Club
2609 New Hampshire
Joplin, Mo 64804
Please include name, address, phone, e-mail, USCF ID# and rating.
On-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m., first round at 9:30
TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554
Please bring set, clock, and board.

2019 Missouri Scholastic Championship
2019-03-30 08:30 - 21:00 | Battle High School, 7575 St. Charles Road, Columbia, MO, 65202, United States
Full event details can be found by clicking the images below.
2019 State Flyer (click image)
Shirt Order form (click image)

2019 Columbia Open
2019-04-06 09:00 - 19:30 | Parkade Center, 601 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Parkade Center – Lower Level

4-round Game/60, delay 5 sec
Registration: 9-9:45a.m, Round times: 10, 12:30, 2:45, 5:15
Entry fee: Only $5 – No prizes, play for rating and enjoyment only
MCA membership required for Missouri residents, available on site from $5
Current USCF Membership required
This tournament runs concurrently with the High School Tournament of
Champions and the NGIT All-Girls qualifying tournament. Same location and
round times for those traveling together.
Registration: Pre-registration by email is appreciated, but not required. All
payments should be cash, on site, the day of the event.
Additional Information: contact Bob Howe
bdhowe@yahoo.com , 636-234-7928

2019 MO HS Tournament of Champions
2019-04-06 09:00 - 19:30 | Parkade Center, 601 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Parkade Center, lower level
This event is open to qualifying players in grades 9-12.
It is a 4 round, Game in 60, USCF Rated event to determine
The individual Denker High School Tournament Representative
Qualification: Players may qualify for the event at the State Scholastic Championships
held in Columbia on March 30th, or players may qualify by USCF Rating.
— State Qualifier: Players who score 3 points or more on Boards One or Two, and
players who score 3.5 points or more on Board Three and Board Four qualify for the
Tournament.
— Rating: Any High School Player with a USCF rating over 1000 is automatically
qualified to participate.
Entry Fee: only $5
Rounds: Game in 60, delay 5, Round times: 10am, 12:30, 2:45, 5:15
Prizes:
State Champion Trophies to top 5 finishers.
The overall winner will be named the 2019 Missouri Scholastic Champion, and is invited
to represent Missouri in the Denker Tournament of Champions, held August 2019.
Registration: Preregistration by email appreciated. Check-in
Saturday 9 – 9:45am. Include Name, grade, and USCF ID# to bdhowe@yahoo.com
Tournament is run concurrently with the Columbia Open Chess tournament and the
Missouri All Girls qualifying tournament. Events have a shared location and round times
for those traveling together.
Additional Information: Bob Howe 636-234-7928, Emails to Bdhowe@yahoo.com

2019 All Girls Tournament
2019-04-06 09:00 - 19:30 | Parkade Center, 601 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Parkade Center, Lower Level

The tournament is open to all girl players, grades K-12.
Hosted by the Missouri Chess Association.
The tournament will be a 4 round, Game in 60 USCF Rated event.
Qualification: All Female players currently in Kindergarten through 12th grade, are
welcome to play. USCF membership is required.
Rounds: G/60 d;5. Round Times: 10, 12:30, 2:45, 5. Later rounds will start early
if possible
Entry Fee: $5
Prizes:
State Champion Trophies to top 3 Overall.
Trophy to Top scorer in K-8, and Top scorer in K-5.
The overall winner will be the 2019 Missouri All Girls Champion, and will be
offered Missouri’s spot in the annual NGIT (National Girls Invitational
Tournament), held in August 2019. The NGIT is an invitational only tournament
run by the USCF, with each state selecting one representative.
Registration: Preregistration by email appreciated. Check-in
Saturday 9 – 9:45am. Include Name, grade, and USCF ID# to
bdhowe@yahoo.com
Tournament is run concurrently with the High School Denker tournament and the
Columbia Open tournament. Events have a shared location and round times for
those traveling together.
Additional Information: Bob Howe 636-234-7928, Emails to Bdhowe@yahoo.com

2019 Missouri State University Scholastic
2019-04-20 08:00 - 18:00 | Kentwood Hall, Crystal Ballroom, 700 E St Louis St, Springfield, MO, 65806, United States
Co-hosted by the MSU Chess Club and Joplin Chess Club

UNRATED SCHOLASTIC

Format: 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.
One 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 3
Round Times: Sat 10:00, 11:30, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30
Entry Fee: $5 if registered by 4/19 , $10 on site
Prizes: Plaques for top-2 scoring in K-8 and K-12 sections.

Registration: 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.
Registration info can be sent to:
martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
or
Joplin Chess Club
2609 New Hampshire
Joplin, Mo 64804
Please include name, address, phone, e-mail, USCF ID# and rating (if available).
On-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m, ends at 9:30. First round at 10:00
TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554
Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.

2019 Missouri State University Open
2019-04-20 08:00 - 2019-04-21 19:00 | Kentwood Hall, Crystal Ballroom, 700 E St Louis St, Springfield, MO, 65806, United States
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 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
Prizes: $725 prize fund based on 25 non-scholastic entries. Scholastic entries count as half.
Open: $200-150, Class A, B, C, D, U1200/UNR $75 each.
5.0 Bonus: $40

Registration: 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.
Registration info can be sent to:
martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
or
Joplin Chess Club
2609 New Hampshire
Joplin, Mo 64804
Please include name, address, phone, e-mail, USCF ID#, and rating.
On-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m, ends at 9:30. First round at 10:00
TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554
Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.

2019 Missouri Novice Championship
2019-06-22 08:30 - 21:00 | Plaster Student Union, 1110 E Madison St, Springfield, MO, 65897, United States
A Rated Beginner Open Tournament
Open only to new/unrated players or players Rated under 1000
4 rounds, Game in 60
Location: Plaster Student Union. Rm 308, 1110 E. Madison St. Springfield, MO 65897
Registration: 8:30-9:45
Round Times: 10am, 1, 3:45, 6:30
Entry 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.
Prizes: based on 20: 1st $100 + Novice State Champion Trophy, 2nd $50
Entries/Info: Bob Howe, 210 N. Olive St, Pacific, MO 63069 (636) 234.7928 bdhowe@yahoo.com

2019 Missouri Class Championship
2019-06-22 08:30 - 2019-06-23 19:00 | Plaster Student Union, 1110 E Madison St, Springfield, MO, 65897, United States
Where every player can become a State Champion!
5SS, G/115 d5
Location: Plaster Student Union. Rm 308, 1110 E. Madison St. Springfield, MO 65897
Prizes: 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.
Registration: 8:30-9:45
Round times: Sat-10-2:30-7, Sun-10-2:30
Entry 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.
Entries/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.

2019 Brian's Birthday Bash
2019-08-10 08:30 - 2019-08-11 20:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Olathe, 12080 South Strang Line Road, Olathe, KS, 66062, United States
Within walking distances of several restaurants including Jimmy John’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, KC Joe’s, Panda Express, and many more.

Format: 5 rounds Swiss – Game/120 with 5 second delay; Two Sections: Open Section & Reserve-U1600 (Based on August 2019 Rating Supplement)

Saturday: 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.

Entry 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.

Adults – $50 pre-registered, $60 onsite. Scholastics – $20 pre-registered, $30 onsite.

Awards: 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.

Tournament Directors: NTD Brian Yang (Chief TD); NTD CJ Armenta (Assistant TD)

Equipment: Please bring boards and sets. Very limited equipment in case players forget from Acerook Chess Club (10 boards & sets / 10 clocks).

Food 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.

Other: 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.

Questions? Contact Brian Yang at yang.brian@ymail.com

2019 Illinois Open State Championship
2019-08-31 08:30 - 2019-09-02 20:00 | DoubleTree Suites – Downers Grove,, 2111 Butterfield Rd., Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 80
2019 Illinois Open State Championship
6SS. 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!

Two sections (Both FIDE rated—FIDE Laws of Chess will be followed). Open: open to all; Reserve: open to Under 1800 or unrated.

Schedule: 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.

Prizes: $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.

EF: $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.

On-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.

INFO: 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.

HR: 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.

2019 Springfield Open and Scholastic
2019-09-28 08:00 - 2019-09-29 19:00 | Plaster Student Union, 1110 E Madison St, Springfield, MO, 65897, United States
Location: Plaster Student Union
Room 308/312
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: Sat 10:00, 2:30, 7:00; Sun 10:00, 2:30.
Entry 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
Prizes: $510 prize fund based on 25 non-scholastic Open entries. K-12 rating only entries count as half.
Open: $160, $125; U1600 $100; U1400 $75; U1200 $50
5.0 Bonus: $40
SCHOLASTIC
Format: 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.
One 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 3
Round Times: Sat 10:00, 11:30, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30
Entry Fee: $10 if registered by 9 /27 , $15 on site; USCF membership included for new or expired members
Prizes: Plaques for top-2 scoring in K-8 and K-12 sections.
Registration: 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
Registration info can be sent to:
martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
or
Joplin Chess Club
2609 New Hampshire
Joplin, Mo 64804
Please 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.
On-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m, ends at 9:30. First round at 10:00
Parking: 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
https://map.missouristate.edu/#!z=17&ll=37.199775,-93.278711&q=Plaster%20Student%20Union%2C%20Robert%20W.&layer=parking
TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554
Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.

2019 Missouri Open State Championship
2019-10-19 08:30 - 2019-10-20 18:30 | SLU, Busch Student Center, 20 N. Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO, 63103, United States
*A State Championship Event*
2019 MISSOURI OPEN: 30 GPP. $5000 Guaranteed Prize Fund.
5SS, G/115;d5.

Location: Saint Louis University-Busch Student Center, 20 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103.

2-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.

EF: $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.

Reg: 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.

Entries/Info: Thomas Rehmeier, 34 Aspen Pointe Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376. JCChess89@yahoo.com, 573-291-0852.

2019 Joplin Autumn Open
2019-11-16 08:30 - 19:00 | Hilton Garden Inn – Joplin, 2644 E. 32nd St, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
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: 10:00, 12:30, 3:00, 5:00 (or ASAP after round 3 completes).
Entry 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.
Prizes: $360 prize fund based on 30 full-paid entries. Scholastic entries count as half.

Open: $120, $80; U1600 $60
U1400: $60, $40
4.0 Bonus: $20

Registration: 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.
Registration info can be sent to:
martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
or
Joplin Chess Club
2609 New Hampshire
Joplin, Mo 64804
Please include name, address, phone, e-mail, USCF ID# and rating.
On-site registration begins at 8:30 a.m., first round at 10:0

2019 Christmas Tree Open
2019-12-07 08:00 - 2019-12-08 20:00 | KCI Expo Center, 11730 N Ambassador Dr, Kansas City, MO, 64153, United States
Where: KCI Expo Center – 11730 N Ambassador Dr, Kansas City MO, 64153 — Salon Ballroom
Format: 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)
Saturday: 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.
Registration: $62 by 12/4 via online entry at www.acerook.com/ctoregister ; $74 late/on-site entry
Schedule: Saturday: Registration 8-9:30AM, Rd 1 – 10AM; Rd 2 – 2:30PM; Rd 3 – 7PM; Sunday: Rd 4 – 9:30AM; Rd 5 – 2:00PM
Bye: 1 Half-point bye is offered for any round, if requested before the start of round 2.
Prizes ($2100 based on 60 entries): Prizes will increase proportionally if over 60 entries.
Open: $360 -$270 – $180 – $90; U2000 – $75, U1800 – $75
Reserve: $360 -$270 – $180 – $90; U1300 – $50, U1100 – $50, U900 – $50
Hotel: Holiday Inn Kansas City Airport – 11728 N Ambassador Dr, Kansas City MO, 64153 —- HR: $101-$108, mention Acerook Chess Enterprises.

Tournament Directors: NTD Brian Yang (Chief TD); NTD CJ Armenta (Assistant TD)

Equipment: Please bring boards, sets and clocks to the event. Limited Acerook Chess Enterprises’ equipment will be available to loan per round basis.
Other: 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.
Questions? Contact Brian Yang at AcerookChess@gmail.com
