Missouri Chess Association

2019 Missouri Class Championship
2019-06-22 08:30 - 2019-06-23 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

2019 Joplin Public Library Open Tournament
2019-12-07 09:00 - 17:30 | Joplin Public Library, 1901 E 20th St, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
Format:
Rated: 4 round Swiss, Game in 40 with 5 second delay (G/40,d5)
Unrated K-12: 4 round Swiss, Game in 20 with 5 second delay (G/20,d5)
One 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 2
Sections:
Rated Open: Requires a current USCF membership to play.
Unrated K-12: Open to players grades K-12.
All games played under US Chess tournament regulations.
Round Times:
Rated: 10:00, 11:30, 2:00, 3:30
K-12: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 2:00
Entry Fee:
Rated Open: $20 (50% of entries go to support the JPL Children’s Department and Chess Club)
K-12: FREE
Donations always welcome
Prizes:
Rated Open: 50% of entries as prizes: Top-2 finishers guaranteed prizes, Additional prizes possible based on turnout
K-12: Top-2 finishers given awards.
Registration: Advance registration requested. Rated entries can be paid on 12/7/2019 or mailed in advance
Players in the Rated Open must have a current USCF membership.
Registration info should be sent to:
martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
or
Martin Stahl (Joplin Chess Club)
2609 New Hampshire
Joplin, Mo 64804
Please include name, address, phone and e-mail.
For the rated section, please include USCF ID# and rating.
On-site registration begins at 9:00 a.m, ends at 9:50.
First round begins at 10:00 am!
TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554
Please bring regulation sized set, board, and clock. Some will be available on-site.

12th Annual New Year Bash
2020-01-04 08:00 - 20:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Olathe, 12080 South Strang Line Road, Olathe, KS, 66062, United States
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
and CCA minimum rating lists)
Schedule: Saturday: Registration 8:00AM-9:30AM, Rd 1 – 10AM; Rd 2 – 12:45PM; Rd 3 – 3PM; Rd 4 – 5:15PM
Memberships: Both current US Chess and KCA memberships are required. US Chess and KCA memberships may be purchased or renewed on-site. Other States Accepted.
Registration: $42 by January 2 via online entry at https://www.acerook.com/register?event=2020nyb ; $47 late/on-site entry.
For 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.
(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.)
Prizes ($900 based on 40 adult entries): Prizes will increase proportionally if over 40 entries.
Open: $180 – $120 – $60
Reserve: $150 – $100 – $50
Amateur: $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.
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 rounds 1-3, if requested prior before the start of the tournament.
Questions? Contact Brian Yang at AcerookChess@gmail.com

10th Annual Four States Winter Open
2020-03-07 08:00 - 2020-03-08 17:30 | Hilton Garden Inn – Joplin, 2644 E. 32nd St, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
Hosted by the Joplin Chess Club USCF affiliate
Format:
Saturday: 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
Sunday:

Quick Event: 4 round Swiss, Game in 20 with 3 second increment (G/20+3), quick rated.
Blitz Event: 4 round Swiss, Game in 5 with 3 second increment (G/5,+3), blitz rated

Round Times:
Saturday: 9:30, 12:00, 2:30, 4:45 (or ASAP after round 3 completes).
Sunday:

Quick Event: 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30
Blitz Event: 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30

Entry 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.

Prizes:
Saturday: $360 prize fund based on 25 full-paid entries. Scholastic entries count as half.

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

Sunday: $175 prize fund for each event, based on 25 full-paid entries.
$75, $50, U1600 $30, U1400 $20

Registration: 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.
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.

Canceled -- Missouri Open Championship
2020-11-07 08:30 - 2020-11-08 18:00 | Plaster Student Union, 1110 E Madison St, Springfield, MO, 65897, United States
EVENT CANCELED
Due to the increases in COVID cases across the state, the board has decided to cancel this event under an abundance of caution.
Location: Missouri State University Plaster Student Union
Ballroom
1110 E Madison St
Springfield, MO 65897
5SS, G/90, d5. 2-sections, LIMITED to 60 advanced entries
PRIZES: Overall prizes based on 40 entries
OPEN: Overall Prizes: 400-1st, $200-2nd. Class Prizes: $100 each A and B
RESERVE (U1600): $200-1st, $150-2nd. Class Prizes: $100 each D, E, U100/UNR
EF: $40
Check-In: 8:30-9:30am
Rounds: Sat-10/2/6, Sun-10:30/2:30
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.
Entries/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
MCA General Membership Meeting: 9:30 am Sunday. Contact if interested in a Zoom option.
COVID Information:

Check the Missouri Chess Association Facebook page or website for updated information or potential cancellation.
Masks must be worn by all players and accompanying family.
Temperature checks will be performed; players running a fever will not be able to play.
No handshakes.
One game played per table.
No food at the table.
Spectators not allowed. Players not actively playing will need to leave the playing room.
Social distancing should be observed wherever and whenever possible.
If you have COVID symptoms, please contact the TD and do not come to the playing site.
Most boards and sets will be provided and sanitized between rounds and hand sanitizer will be available.

13th Annual New Year Bash
2021-01-02 08:00 - 20:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Olathe, 12080 South Strang Line Road, Olathe, KS, 66062, United States
$48 early — NO ONSITE REGISTRATION.

See tournament flier for full details: New Year Bash tournament flier

Where: Hilton Garden Inn Olathe – 12080 South Strang Line Road, Olathe, Kansas, 66062
Format: 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)

Schedule: Saturday: Rd 1 – 9:30AM; Rd 2 – 12:00PM; Rd 3 – 3:00PM; Rd 4 – 5:30PM — see tournament flier for more details.

Prizes: 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.
Open ($400 based on 24 players): $200 – $100 – $50; 1st U1900 – $50
Reserve-U1700 ($400 based on 24 players): $200 – $100 – $50; 1st U1400 – $50
All prizes are paid in full by check when a clear result is determined.

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 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

Registration: see tournament flier for full details: New Year Bash tournament flier
Capacity 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.

Exception: In the event that local, state, and/or federal health guidelines prevents the tournament to be held, all players’ entry fees will be refunded.

Entry fee – $48 via online entry at https://www.acerook.com/register?event=2021nybv2
Online 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.

Questions? Contact Brian Yang at AcerookChess@gmail.com

2021 Missouri State University Tournament
2021-04-17 08:30 - 2021-04-18 18:00 | Plaster Student Union, 1110 E Madison St, Springfield, MO, 65897, United States
Location: Missouri State University Plaster Student Union
Ballroom
1110 E Madison St
Springfield, MO 65897
5SS, G/90, d15. 2-sections, LIMITED to 60 ADVANCED entries.
Prizes: $1,200 prize fund GUARANTEED
Upper(1400+): $300-1st, $200-2nd, $100-3rd, $100-U1600
Reserve(U1400): $250-1st, $150-2nd. $100-3rd
Players may play up 100 points for section qualification.
Entry: $30
Check-In: 8:30-9:30am
Rounds: Sat-10/2:30/7, Sun-10:00/2:30
Max one 1/2-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2. MCA membership req’d, available on site from $5, OSA.

Entries/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.
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
On-site registration begins at 8:30 a.m., first round at 10:00
TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554
Online payment available at https://www.paypal.me/joplinchess
COVID Information:
Check the Joplin Chess Club Facebook page or website for updated information
or potential cancellation.
Masks must be worn by all players and accompanying family.
One game played per table
No food at the table
Spectators not allowed. Players not actively playing will need to leave the playing room.
Social distancing should be observed wherever and whenever possible.
If you have COVID symptoms, please contact the TD and do not come to the playing site.
Most boards,sets, and clocks will be provided and sanitized between rounds and hand sanitizer will be available.

2021 Kansas Open Chess Championship
2021-07-16 18:00 - 2021-07-18 18:00 | SpringHill Suites, One Riverfront Plaza, Lawrence, KS, 66044, United States
Click to access 2021KansasOpenFlierV3.pdf

2021 Four States Summer Open
2021-08-21 08:00 - 19:30 | Joplin Holiday Inn, 3402 Arizona Ave, 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, 12:00, 3:00, 5:00 (or ASAP after round 3 completes).
Entry 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
Prizes:
$600 prize fund based on 30 full-paid entries. Scholastic entries count as half.
Open: $160, $120; U1600 $100
U1400: $100, $80
4.0 Bonus: $20
Registration: 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
Preference 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.
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 9:00
TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554
Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.
COVID Information:

Check the Joplin Chess Facebook page or website for updated information or potential cancellation.
Masks are optional, but recommended, especially for unvaccinated players.
One game played per table and space is limited
Spectators are not allowed. Players not actively playing will need to leave the playing room.
Social distancing should be observed wherever and whenever possible.
If you have COVID symptoms, please contact the TD and do not come to the playing site.
Hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes will be available.

2021 Missouri State Championship
2021-09-18 08:00 - 2021-09-19 18:30 | Plaster Student Union, 1110 E Madison St, Springfield, MO, 65897, United States
Location: Missouri State University Plaster Student Union
Ballroom
1110 E Madison St
Springfield, MO 65897
5SS, G/90, d15. 2-sections
PRIZES: Overall prizes based on 40 entries
OPEN: Overall Prizes: $400-1st, $200-2nd. Class Prizes: $100 each A and B
RESERVE (U1600): $200-1st, $150-2nd. Class Prizes: $100 each D, E, U100/UNR
EF: $50. $10 discount if registered by 9/16/2021
Check-In: 8:30-9:30 am
Rounds: Sat-10/2:30/7, Sun-10:00/2:30
Max 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.
Entries/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
Side 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
General Membership Meeting: The general meeting of the MCA membership will be Sunday at 8:30 am.
COVID Information:
Check the Missouri Chess Association Facebook page or website for updated information or potential cancellation.
Masks are required in all indoor locations per Missouri State University rules posted August 10th. (updated 8/15/21)
Spectators are not allowed. Players not actively playing will need to leave the playing room.
Social distancing should be observed wherever and whenever possible.
If you have COVID symptoms, please contact the TD and do not come to the playing site.
Hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes will be available.

2021 Early Thanksgiving Open
2021-11-20 08:00 - 2021-11-21 20:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Olathe, 12080 South Strang Line Road, Olathe, KS, 66062, United States
$58 early — $75 late/on-site entry

See tournament flier for full details: 2021 Early Thanksgiving Open Flier

Where: Hilton Garden Inn Olathe – 12080 South Strang Line Road, Olathe, Kansas, 66062
HR: $109, Call 913-815-2345 and mention “Acerook” to reserve rate by November 6.

Registration: $58 by via online entry at https://www.acerook.com/register?event=2021ETO ; $75 late/on-site entry

Schedule: Saturday: Registration 8-9:30AM, Rd 1 – 10AM; Rd 2 – 2:30PM; Rd 3 – 7PM; Sunday: Rd 4 – 10AM; Rd 5 – 2:30PM

Format: 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)

Bye: 1 Half-point bye is offered for any round, if requested before the start of round 2.

Prizes ($1600 based on 60 entries):
Open: $300 -$200 – $100 – $50; U2000 – $100
Reserve (U1800): $300 -$200 – $100 – $50; U1400 – $100, U1000 – $100

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.

COVID 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.

Questions? Contact Brian Yang at AcerookChess@gmail.com

Missouri Class Championships
2021-12-11 08:30 - 2021-12-12 19:00 | Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis, 4657 Maryland Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63108, United States
Where every player can become a State Champion!
5SS, G/90 d15

Location: St. Louis Chess Club and Scholastic Center, 4657 Maryland
Ave, St.Louis MO 63108
Prizes:
Master/Expert Section: $300-1st, $200-2nd
Class A, B, C, D, Under 1200: $200-1 st , $100-2nd, in each section.
2021 Missouri Class Champion Plaque awarded to the winner of every section.

Registration: 8:30-9:45

Round times:
Sat-10-2:30-7, Sun-10-2:30

Entry Fee: $40 pre-registered by 6pm 12/10. $45 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 for $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.
Please be aware masks may be required based on local and venue requirements.

2022 Missouri State Scholastic Championship
2022-03-19 08:30 - 21:00 | Battle High School, 7575 St. Charles Road, Columbia, MO, 65202, United States
• REGISTRATION: On-site tournament registration will be from 8:30 am to 9:30 am. Advanced registration and payment are strongly encouraged. For advanced registration visit www.mochess.org and follow the instructions. The deadline for advanced registration is 6:00 pm, Friday, March 18. Those who pre-register and pre-pay can skip the check-in line the morning of the event. ONLINE REGISTRATION: http://www.gatewaychess.org/online-reg-mosc-new.html#reg
• ELIGIBILITY: All students in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) in Missouri are eligible to participate.
• FORMAT:

HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION: Students grades nine (9) through twelve (12) are eligible. Each school may enter any number of four player teams and a partial team. The best player on each team should be assigned to Board One, the second best to board two, and so forth. A school that enters only a partial team must assign the players to the highest boards. Schools that enter partial teams in addition to one or more full teams may assign players to any board. Players will only play those in their section (i.e., Board 1 players play only other Board 1, Board 2 players only Board 2, and so forth).

ROUND TIMES: 10:30, 1:00, 3:30, and 6:00. Final round will start earlier if possible.
TIME CONTROL: Game in 60 minutes

UNDER SECTIONS: Ninth Grade and Under (K-9), Eighth Grade and Under (K-8), Sixth Grade and Under (K-6), Fifth Grade and Under (K-5), and Third Grade and Under (K-3) sections. Players may not compete in sections including grades higher than the highest grade the school the player represents. Each school may enter any number of players.

ROUND TIMES: 10:30, 12:00, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30, and 6:00. Final round will start earlier if possible.
TIME CONTROL: Game in 30 minutes

• AWARDS:

HIGH SCHOOL SECTION: Awards will be presented at 8:30 pm. No awards will be presented before this time.

Five (5) school trophies will be awarded. School score is the sum of the best scores on each board.
Six (6) individual trophies will be awarded per Board.

UNDER SECTIONS (K-9, K-8, K-6, K-5, and K-3): Awards presentation will begin at 7:30 pm.

Three (3) school trophies will be awarded in each of the under sections. School score is the sum of the four highest player scores.
Eight (8) individual trophies will be awarded in each of the other sections.
Winners of the K-5 and K-8 Sections qualify to represent Missouri at the Rockefeller Elementary and Barber 6-8th Grade National Tournament of Champions!

• ENTRY FEE: The entry fee is $25.00 per player. Players who begin registration after 10:00 may not be paired in round one. Payment may be made by cash, check, or credit card. Please make checks payable to MISSOURI CHESS ASSOCIATION
• MEMBERSHIP: All sections are rated and United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership is required for tournament participation. The Missouri Chess Association will cover the cost of USCF membership for new/expired entrants.
• RATINGS: United States Chess Federation ratings will be used where possible. Grade twelve students without ratings will be assigned a rating of 800 for pairing purposes, grade eleven students will be assigned a rating of 750, and so forth.
• TIE BREAKERS: Ties will be broken using Modified Median, Solkoff, Cumulative, and Cumulative Opp. for individual trophies and using Solkoff, Cumulative, Cumulative Opp., and Median for team trophies.
• EQUIPMENT: Sets and boards will be provided for use in the Under Sections. A limited number of clocks will be available for loan each round. Notation sheets will be provided.
• SPONSORS: Each school must have either a sponsor or parent present. There will be a sponsors and parents meeting approximately fifteen minutes after the start of round one.
• **COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS**: Masks will be required while inside the building. Stations with wipes and hand sanitizer will be located throughout the facility. Seating in the playing hall and team areas will be distanced to the greatest extent practical.
• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For further information or questions, please visit www.mochess.org or contact the Chief Tournament Director, Thomas Rehmeier at T.Rehmeier@yahoo.com or 573-291-0852.

2022 All Girls Chess Tournament
2022-04-02 09:00 - 19:00 | Columbia Indepenent School, 1801 North Stadium Blvd, Columbia, MO, 65202, United States
The tournament is open to all female 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 12 th 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: $10
Prizes:
State Champion Trophies to top 2 Overall.
Trophies to Top scorer in K-8, and Top scorer in K-5.
The overall winner will be the 2022 Missouri All Girls Champion, and will be
offered Missouri’s spot in the annual Ruth Haring National Girls Invitational
Tournament, held in August 2022. The Haring tournament 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. Events
have a shared location and round times for those traveling together.
Additional Information: Bob Howe 636-234-7928, Emails to Bdhowe@yahoo.com

2022 High School Tournament of Champions
2022-04-02 09:00 - 19:00 | Columbia Indepenent School, 1801 North Stadium Blvd, Columbia, MO, 65202, United States
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 19th, 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: $10
Rounds: Game in 60, delay 5, Round times: 10am, 12:30, 2:45, 5pm
Prizes:
State Champion Trophies to top 3 finishers.
The overall winner will be named the 2022 Missouri Scholastic Champion, and is invited
to represent Missouri in the Denker Tournament of Champions, held August 2022.
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 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

2022 Missouri State University Open
2022-04-23 08:30 - 2022-04-24 18:30 | Plaster Student Union, 1110 E Madison St, Springfield, MO, 65897, United States
Co-hosted by the Joplin Chess Club and MSU Chess Club
5SS, G/90, d15. 2-sections; Sections may be combined for pairing purposes
Prizes: $1,600 prize fund based on 30 full-paid entries
Upper(1400+): $400-1st, $300-2nd, $150-3rd, $100-U1600
Reserve(U1400): $300-1st, $200-2nd. $100-3rd, UNR $50
Players may play up 100 points for section qualification.
Entry: $30, Scholastic (K-12), play for rating only, 50% off entry. E-mail registration accepted, cash only on-site.
Check-In: 8:30-9:30am
Rounds: Sat-10/2:30/7, Sun-10:00/2:30
Max one 1/2-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2. MCA membership req’d, available on site from $5, OSA.

Entries/Info: Advance Registration required. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 4/23/2022, or checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed, to be received by 4/22/2022. Preference that all players US Chess memberships have current memberships. Membership can be processed online at uschess.org and membership can be accepted on site for CASH ONLY. Please check the US Chess 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, US Chess ID#, rating and section playing
On-site registration begins at 8:30 a.m., first round at 10:00
TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554
Online payment available at https://www.paypal.me/joplinchess
Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.
COVID Information:
Check the Joplin Chess Club Facebook page or website for updated information
If you have COVID symptoms, please contact the TD and do not come to the playing site.

Pillsbury at Hastings Quick
2022-05-07 09:30 - 15:00 | Midtown Carnegie Library, 397 E Central St, Springfield, 65802, United States
Free entry. G/25;d3. USCF quick rated. Midtown Carnegie Library, upstairs conference room. Rounds: 10 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, 2 PM. Tournament director Adam Whitaker

2022 Four States Spring Open
2022-05-14 08:00 - 19:30 | Joplin Holiday Inn, 3402 Arizona Ave, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
Hosted by the Joplin Chess Club US Chess 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, 12:00, 3:00, 5:00 (or ASAP after round 3 completes).
Entry 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.
Prizes:
$600 prize fund based on 30 full-paid entries. Scholastic entries count as half.
Open: $160, $120; U1600 $100
U1400: $100, $80
4.0 Bonus: $20
Registration: Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 5/15/2022, checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed, to be received by 5/13/2022, or through PayPal: paypal.me/joplinchess
Preference 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.
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 9:00
TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554
Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.
COVID Information:
Check the Joplin Chess Facebook page or website for updated information or potential cancellation.
If you have COVID symptoms, please contact the TD and do not come to the playing site.
Hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes will be available.

2022 Missouri State Novice Championship
2022-07-09 08:30 - 18:30 | Stoney Creek Hotel, 18011 Bass Pro Dr,, Independence, 64055
New Player friendly tournament!
Novice Championship: Players rated Under 1000 or Unrated are eligible.
Rounds: G/45 d;5. Each player gets 45 minutes with a 5 second time delay.
Round Times: Saturday – 10am, 12:15pm, 2:15pm, 4:30pm
Rounds are paired using “swiss”system. Players play all four rounds, no eliminations.
Entry Fee: $15 pre-registered by 6pm 7/8. Or @40 on site the day of the event. You
may register and pay Online with Paypal. Payment to www.paypal.me/mochess.
Please include Name and USCF ID # in the notes. Cash & Credit Cards accepted
onsite. 1 half bye permitted if requested at registration.
USCF and Missouri Chess membership is required. May be purchased ahead of time
or on site during registration.
Registration: Onsite registration from 8:30-9:30am
Prizes: Based on 15 Entries:
1st : Novice Champion Trophy and $100. 2nd : $50
.
Entries/Info: Mailed entries to Bob Howe, 210 N. Olive St, Pacific, MO 63069
Questions: Bob at bdhowe@yahoo.com or (636) 234-7928

2022 Missouri State Class Championships
2022-07-09 08:30 - 2022-07-10 18:30 | Stoney Creek Hotel, 18011 Bass Pro Dr,, Independence, 64055
Sections: Master/Expert (2000+), Class A (1800-1999), Class B (1600-1799), Class C
(1400-1599), Class D (1200-1399), and Under 1200
*Novice Section: Under 1000/Unrated The novice section is held with a shorter time
control and completes in one day. See below for full details!
Each section plays only players in their own section (small sections may be combined
for pairing but will keep separate prizes) Players are allowed to “play up” one section
only above their official rating. Out of state players are welcome.
Rounds: G/90 d;15. Round Times: Saturday – 10, 2:15, 6:30, Sunday 10 – 2:15
Entry Fee: $40 pre-registered by 6pm 7/8. $50 on site. Email bdhowe@yahoo.com.
Online Payment to www.paypal.me/mochess. Please include Name/USCF ID/Section
in the paypal 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.
Registration: Onsite registration from 8:30-9:30am
Prizes: Based on 7 per class
Master/Expert Section: $300-1st, $200-2nd,
Class A, B, C, D, Under 1200: $200-1 st , $100-2 nd in each section.
Missouri Class Champion Plaque awarded to the winner of each section.
Entries/Info: Bob Howe, 210 N. Olive St, Pacific, MO 63069 (636) 234.7928
bdhowe@yahoo.com
**Novice Championship Information
Open only to new/unrated players or players Rated under 1000
Played on Saturday only: 4 rounds, Game in 45, d5, Registration: 8:30-9:30; Round Times 10am, 12:15, 2:15, 4:30 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.
Prizes: based on 15 players: 1st $100 + Novice State Champion Trophy, 2nd $50

SMCC Summer Open
2022-07-22 19:30 - 2022-07-24 17:00 | Southside Senior Center, 2215 S. Freemont Ave., Springfield, MO, 65804, United States
Tournaments and fundraiser for the Southside Senior Center, home of the Springfield, MO. Chess Club.
July 22 – Blitz fundraiser tournament. G/5, seven rounds. 7:45 PM to 9:30 PM. USCF blitz rated and unrated sections. $5 entry, no prizes.
July 23 & 24 – G/90;d5. USCF rated. $20 entry (k-12 option $5 entry, not eligible for prizes). First place $40, second place $30, top under 1400 $20. Remainder of entry goes to the donation to the senior center. Rounds: Sat 23 – 10 AM, 2 PM, 5:30 PM. Sun 24 – 10 AM, 2 PM.
Money raised over three days, minus prizes, will be donated to the Southside Senior Center. Additional donations encouraged. Tournament director Adam Whitaker (adamgrantwhitaker@gmail.com).

2022 Springfield Open
2022-10-22 08:30 - 2022-10-23 19:00 | Plaster Student Union, 1110 E Madison St, Springfield, MO, 65897, United States
5SS, G/90, d15
Prizes: $850 prize fund based on 30 full-paid entries. Class prizes based on 4 per class
Open: $200-1st, $150-2nd, A/B/C/D-$100 each, U1200/UNR-$50.
Entry: $30, Scholastic (K-12) may play for rating only, 50% off entry. E-mail registration accepted, cash only on-site.
Check-In: 8:30-9:30am
Rounds: Sat-10/2:30/7, Sun-10:00/2:30
Max one 1/2-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2. MCA membership req’d, available on site from $5, OSA.
Entries/Info: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 10/22/2022, or checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed, to be received by 10/21/2022.
Preference that all players USCF memberships have current memberships.
USCF membership can be processed online at uschess.org and membership can be accepted on site for CASH ONLY. Please check the USCF site for rates or contact TD for details for membership renewal or purchase on site.
Registration info can be sent to:
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
On-site registration begins at 8:30 a.m., first round at 10:00
TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554
Online payment available at https://www.paypal.me/joplinchess
Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.
COVID Information:
Check the Joplin Chess Club Facebook page or website for updated information
If you have COVID symptoms, please contact the TD and do not come to the playing site.

2022 Missouri Open
2022-12-03 08:30 - 2022-12-04 18:30 | Southside Senior Center, 2215 S. Freemont Ave., Springfield, MO, 65804, United States
*A State Championship Event*
2022 MISSOURI OPEN: 5SS, G/115;d5. South Side Senior Center, 2215 S Fremont
Ave., Springfield, MO 65804.
2-sections: OPEN: Overall Prizes: $500-1 st $250-2 nd ,
$125-3 rd . Class Prizes: $100-1 st in each: Master (2200-2399), X, A, B. RESERVE
(U1600): Overall Prizes: $400-1 st , $200-2 nd , $100-3 rd . Class Prizes: $100-1 st in each C, D, E, U1000/Unr. Prizes b/60 entries. State Championship plaques to highest finishing Missouri resident in each section.
EF: $50 by 6pm 11/30, $60 on site. Online payment:
www.paypal.me/mochess. (Please include Name/USCF ID/Section in the notes.) Cash
or credit card accepted on site.
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. MCA membership req’d, available on
site from $5, OSA.
Entries/Info: Thomas Rehmeier, 12 Robison Ct., Wentzville, MO
63385. JCChess89@yahoo.com

2023 Missouri State Scholastic Championship
2023-03-18 08:30 - 21:00 | Battle High School, 7575 St. Charles Road, Columbia, MO, 65202, United States
• REGISTRATION: On-site tournament registration will be from 8:30 am to 9:30 am. Advanced registration and payment are strongly encouraged. For advanced registration visit www.mochess.org and follow the instructions. The deadline for advanced registration is 6:00 pm, Friday, March 17. Those who pre-register and pre-pay can skip the check-in line the morning of the event.
• ELIGIBILITY: All students in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) in Missouri are eligible to participate.
• FORMAT:

HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION: Students grades nine (9) through twelve (12) are eligible. Each school may enter any number of four player teams and a partial team. The best player on each team should be assigned to Board One, the second best to board two, and so forth. A school that enters only a partial team must assign the players to the highest boards. Schools that enter partial teams in addition to one or more full teams may assign players to any board. Players will only play those in their section (i.e., Board 1 players play only other Board 1, Board 2 players only Board 2, and so forth).

ROUND TIMES: 10:30, 1:00, 3:30, and 6:00. Final round will start earlier if possible.
TIME CONTROL: Game in 55 minutes with a 5 second time delay

UNDER SECTIONS: Ninth Grade and Under (K-9), Eighth Grade and Under (K-8), Sixth Grade and Under (K-6), Fifth Grade and Under (K-5), and Third Grade and Under (K-3) sections. Players may not compete in sections including grades higher than the highest grade the school the player represents. Each school may enter any number of players.

ROUND TIMES: 10:30, 12:00, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30, and 6:00. Final round will start earlier if possible.
TIME CONTROL: Game in 25 minutes wot a 5 second time delay

• AWARDS:

HIGH SCHOOL SECTION: Awards will be presented at 8:30 pm. No awards will be presented before this time.

Five (5) school trophies will be awarded. School score is the sum of the best scores on each board.
Six (6) individual trophies will be awarded per Board.

UNDER SECTIONS (K-9, K-8, K-6, K-5, and K-3): Awards presentation will begin at 7:30 pm.

Three (3) school trophies will be awarded in each of the under sections. School score is the sum of the four highest player scores.
Eight (8) individual trophies will be awarded in each of the other sections.
National Invitational Qualification

Winners of the K-5 and K-8 sections qualify to represent Missouri at the Rockefeller Elementary and
Barber 6-8th Grade National Tournament of Champions, respectively.

• ENTRY FEE: The entry fee is $25.00 per player. Players who begin registration after 10:00 may not be paired in round one. Payment may be made by cash, check, or credit card. Please make checks payable to MISSOURI CHESS ASSOCIATION
• MEMBERSHIP: All sections are rated and United States Chess Federation (USCF) membership is required for tournament participation. USCF Memberships can be purchased on site, cost is $10.00.
• RATINGS: United States Chess Federation ratings will be used where possible. Grade twelve students without ratings will be assigned a rating of 800 for pairing purposes, grade eleven students will be assigned a rating of 750, and so forth.
• TIE BREAKERS: Ties will be broken using Modified Median, Solkoff, Cumulative, and Cumulative Opp. for individual trophies and using Solkoff, Cumulative, Cumulative Opp., and Median for team trophies. In the event of a tie for a national qualifier, a best-of-three
Game in 5 minutes match between the top two players in the tie (based on numerical tiebreaks) will determine the winner.
• EQUIPMENT: Sets and boards will be provided for use in the Under Sections. A limited number of clocks will be available for loan each round. Notation sheets will be provided.
• SPONSORS: Each school must have either a sponsor or parent present. There will be a sponsors and parents meeting approximately fifteen minutes after the start of round one.
• TEAM ROOMS: Classrooms are available to reserve as private team rooms upon request. Cost is $200 per room.
• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For further information or questions, please visit www.mochess.org or contact the Chief Tournament Director, Thomas Rehmeier at T.Rehmeier@yahoo.com or 573-291-0852.
