2025 Columbia Open
2025-04-19 09:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Rockbridge High School, 4303 S. Providence Rd, 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 points, Honor, and Glory!
Current USCF Membership required
MCA membership required for Missouri residents, available on site from $5
This tournament runs concurrently with the High School Tournament of Champions and the Haring All-Girls qualifying tournament. Same location and round times for those traveling together.
Registration: Pre-registration by email is appreciated. All payments on site, cash preferred, the day of the event.

Additional Information: contact Bob Howebdhowe@yahoo.com, 636-234-7928

Crowder College Chess Open
2025-05-03 09:00 - 18:30 | Crowder College – Wright Conference Center, 601 Laclede Ave, Neosho, MO, 64850, United States
Co-hosted by the Crowder College Chess Club and Joplin Chess Club
Format:
4 round Swiss, Game in 30 (G/30), dual rated
One Section
Round Times:
10:00, 11:30, 1:00, 2:30 (or ASAP after round 3 completes).
Entry fee: $10. E-mail registration accepted, cash only on-site.
Prizes:
Overall: 80, 60U1400/UNR: 40, 20

Entries/Info: Advance Registration required. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 5/3/2025, or checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed, to be received by 5/2/2025. 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:
martinstahlchess@gmail.com
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 9:00 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.

2025 Missouri Senior & Spring Open
2025-05-31 08:30 - 20:30 | Opera House of Pacific, 220 South First Street, Pacific, MO, 63069, United States
Format: 4-round Standard Swiss, Game/60m + 5s time delay in 2 Sections:

Senior: Official Missouri Qualifier for the 8th Annual John T. Irwin
National Tournament of Senior State Champions

Limited to Missouri residents who are/will be age 50+ by July 28, 2025
Overall prizes: $500-1st / $300-2nd / $150-3rd
Class prizes: $100-1st in each U1800, U1500
Top finisher based on tiebreaks will earn Irwin invitation

Open:

Overall Prizes: $400-1st / $250-2nd / $125-3rd.
Class Prizes: $100-1st in each U2000, U1600, U1200

Prizes based on 60 total entries
Total number of players will be capped at 100, so please register early!

On-site Registration: 8:30-9:30 am.
Round Times: 10:00 am, 12:45 pm, 3:00 pm, 6:00 pm
Entry fee: $50.00 if pre-registered by 6pm 5/28, $60.00 on site.
Byes: Maximum one 1⁄2-point bye, must be declared by round 2.
Venue Info: Tournament on top floor—enter through south side door (from Orleans
St.). Go straight up the stairs (or use elevator located off first right)
Memberships: USCF-available on site; MCA membership required for MO
residents, available on site from $5, Other States Accepted.
Entries/Information: Thomas Rehmeier, 12 Robison Ct., Wentzville, MO 63385.
Email: JCChess89@yahoo.com

Checks by mail payable to Thomas Rehmeier or online payment:
www.paypal.me/mochess (Please include Name/USCF ID/Section in the notes.)
Cash and credit cards accepted on site.

Second Annual RHCL Chess Tournament
2025-06-14 09:00 - 18:30 | Rolling Hills Library – Belt Branch, 1904 North Belt Highway, Saint Joseph, MO, 64506, United States
Rolling Hills Library is proud to host our second annual chess tournament on June 14!
The tournament will consist of at least two sections, one for USCF rated play and one open to anyone. We may divide the rated section into two sections if more than 20 players register in advance. There is no registration fee for any section. Each section will have 4 rounds, Swiss style. Doors open at 9am for those not yet registered and the first round is set to begin at 10am. Please arrive early to check in. Awards consist of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals for each section.
When: June 14, doors open at 9am
Registration Fee: None
Sections: 2 (3 with enough advanced registrations)
Rated – Membership in USCF required, can be purchased on site.
Open – Non-rated tournament open to all ages and skill levels, membership not required.
Format: 4 rounds, Swiss
Time control: G/45;5d
Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals for each section

Register online at https://events.rhcl.org/event/12731760

2025 Jefferson City Open
2025-07-12 08:00 - 2025-07-13 16:00 | Lincoln University – Jason Gymnasium, 809 Lafayette St, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, United States
6/SS, G/60 + 5 second increment

One Sections: Open

Registration & Check-In
Registration ends at 9AM on 7/12
Two half point byes available if declared before Round 2 registration by phone, email, or in-person, must call or text at (314) 502-3668

Entry Fee:
$100 if registering day of the tournament. $75 if registered by 7/11 | $50 if registered by 6/20 | $30 if registered by 5/3/25 No Refunds

venmo @jeffrey-vollmer-3
paypal: @JVollmerchess
Free entries for GMs and IMs, WGMs. Half price for FMs, WIMs and NMS.

Rounds:
Saturday 9:15 AM, 11:45 AM, 2:15PM,
Sunday 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:30PM

Prize Fund: $6,000 UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED!!
Open: $1500-$500-$250-$175, Under 2100: $350-$125, Under 1900: $350-$125, U1700: $350-$125
U1500: $350-$125, U1300: $350-$125, U1100 $350-$125, Unrated $150
Biggest upset: $175, Best Senior Player (Over 50) $200, Best Female Player $200
Address:809 Lafayette St ,Jefferson City, MO 65101

2025 Kansas Open
2025-07-19 08:30 - 2025-07-20 17:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton Lawrence, 200 McDonald Drive, Lawrence, KS, 66044, United States
Time Control:
Five Round Swiss, G/100;d5,
Registration:
Advance:
Advance before 7/17, midnight at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/KSOpen25.
Combo discount (Kansas Open & Blitz) only available in advance
Price: Advance $50, Advance Combo $70, Scholastic $20
Free scholastic entry to students who play in KSCA state Championship in March 2025,
email CJ Armenta for free entry at Click here to show mail address (advance reg only)
GM/IM/WGM/WIM free entry, advance EF deducted from prize
Late/Onsite
King registration open until 7/19 at 8:00 am, Onsite from 8:30 am – 9:30 am.
Price: Late/Onsite $70, Scholastic $25
Refund fee is $5
Memberships:
USCF and KCA memberships are required, OSA
Sections:
Open, Reserve (U1800), Amateur U(1400)
July USCF supplement rating list used
Byes
Players may request a single half-point bye for any round, must request before round 2 is paired.
Rounds:
Saturday 7/19 Rd. 1 10:00 AM, Rd. 2 2:30 PM, Rd 3 7:00 PM.
Sunday 7/20 Rd. 4 10:00 AM, Rd. 5 2:30 PM.
Prize Fund: (based on 80 non-scholastic players)
Scholastic entries not eligible for cash prizes
Kansas Champion(s) must be a Kansas Resident to be eligible for Bonus Prize
Open: 1st $350 2nd $250 3rd $150 Top U1900 $120, 1st Scholastic plaque
Bonus Prize $25 and plaque to Kansas Champion
Reserve: 1st $300 2nd $200 3rd $100 Top U1600 $80, 1st Scholastic plaque
Bonus Prize $25 and plaque to Kansas Reserve Champion
Amateur: 1st $250 2nd $150 3rd $75 Top U1000 $50, 1st Scholastic plaque
Bonus Prize $25 and plaque to Kansas Amateur Champion
Hotel:
DoubleTree by Hilton Lawrence,
200 McDonald Drive, Lawrence KS 66044 Phone: 785-841-7077
$109 per night, plus tax. To secure this discounted rate, reservations can be made by using the Hilton link below.
DoubleTree by Hilton, Lawrence – Kansas Chess Open 2025

2025 Springfield Open
2025-10-04 09:30 - 2025-10-05 17:30 | Southside Senior Center, 2215 S. Freemont Ave., Springfield, MO, 65804, United States
October 3, 2025 – National Master Bob Holliman will be at the Springfield, MO. Chess Club on Friday night to deliver a lecture on how to make plans in chess. Entry is $5. It will start around 7:30 PM.
October 4 and 5, 2025 – The Springfield Open
Southside Senior Center
2215 South Fremont
Springfield, Missouri 65804
$30 entry by September 25, $45 after. Scholastic players can enter for rating only (not eligible for prizes) for $15.
5-round Swiss. G/90;d5. Open section and under 1400 section. If sections are combined for pairings, U1400 prizes will still be given out.
Saturday Rounds: 10:30 AM, 2:15 PM, 5:30 PM
Sunday Rounds: 10:30 AM, 2:15 PM (Or earlier if players agree.)
Prizes: Open – First $200 (Guaranteed), Second $150, Third $100.
U1400 – First $150, Second $100, Third $75.
First place prize in the open is guaranteed. All other prizes are based on 30 full-paid entries.
One half-point bye if claimed before round 3. No prizes for players who withdraw. US Chess Federation membership must be current before the start of round 1.

2025 Missouri Open
2025-10-18 08:30 - 2025-10-19 20:30 | Opera House of Pacific, 220 South First Street, Pacific, MO, 63069, United States
**A State Championship Event**
Format: 5-round Standard Swiss, Game / 90m + 15s increment, in 2 Sections:

Open:

Overall Prizes: $500-1st / $250-2nd / $125-3rd
• Class prizes: $100-1st in each Expert, A, B.
• Top Missouri resident earns 2025 State Champion Title & Plaque

Reserve (Under 1600):

Overall Prizes: $400-1st / $200-2nd / $100-3rd
• Class Prizes: $100-1st in each D, E, U1000/Unrated.
• Top Missouri resident earns 2025 Reserve Champion Title & Plaque

Prizes based on 60 total entries

Registration: Saturday 8:30-9:30 am
Round Times: Saturday-10:00 am, 2:15 pm, 6:30 pm. Sunday-12:30 pm, 4:45 pm
Entry fee: $50.00 by 6pm 10/16, $60.00 on site
Byes: Maximum one 1⁄2-point bye, must be declared by round 2

Memberships: US Chess Federation—available on site; MCA membership required
for MO residents, available on site from $5, Other States Accepted.

Out-of-State players are encouraged to play and qualify for cash prizes
Must be a Missouri resident to win championship title and plaque

Entries/Information: Thomas Rehmeier, 12 Robison Ct., Wentzville, MO 63385 Email: JCChess89@yahoo.com

Checks payable to Thomas Rehmeier or online payment:
www.paypal.me/mochess (Please include Name/USCF ID/Section in the notes.)
Cash and credit cards accepted on site

2025 Crowder College Fall Open
2025-11-15 09:00 - 17:00 | Crowder College – Student Center, 4911 Fowler St., Neosho, MO, 64850, United States
Co-hosted by the Crowder College Chess Club, Four States Chess, and Joplin Chess Club
Format:
4 round Swiss, Game in 30 (G/30), dual rated
One Section
Round Times:
10:00, 11:30, 1:00, 2:30 (or ASAP after round 3 completes).
Entry fee: $10. E-mail registration accepted, cash only on-site.
Prizes:
Overall: 100, 75
U1400/UNR: 50, 25

Entries/Info: Advance Registration required. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 11/15/2025, or checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed, to be received by 11/14/2025. 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:
martinstahlchess@gmail.com
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 9:00 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.

2026 U.S. Amateur Team North
2026-02-20 17:30 - 2026-02-22 20:00 | Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, 1800 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL, 60173, United States
Chess Weekend and US Chess present
2026 U.S. Amateur Team North
PRIZES • FUN • FRIENDS • US CHESS RATED NATIONAL EVENT
February 20 – 22, 2026 • Schaumburg, Illinois
Early entry ends February 7
Hyatt Regency Schaumburg
1800 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
$119 single-quad, free wifi included with room
Please reserve early at this link or call 847-605-1234 and use code GCHE5
OPEN and RESERVE SECTIONS (see box below for one-day U1000 Section)
5 round Swiss, open to 4 player teams with one optional alternate.
Choice of 2-day or 3-day schedules.
Team average (4 highest ratings – January 2026 Rating List) must be

under 2200 for Open (Maximum rating difference between board 3 and board 4 is 1000; rating of board 4 will be adjusted accordingly)
under 1600 for Reserve

An entire team may take up to two byes in any rounds; byes must be requested by end
of round 2 and are irrevocable after the end of round 2.
Time Controls
Game/90 +30 sec increment from move 1. Rounds 1 and 2 in the 2-day schedule play
Game/60, d5.
Entry Fees

$200 per team if received USPS or online by 6pm on Feb. 7
$220 per team if received USPS or online by 6pm on Feb. 14
$240 per team online until 9:30am Feb. 20 and onsite.

Team changes onsite or after 6pm on Feb. 20, $20.
Individuals
…wishing to play, send $60 by USPS or online by 6pm on Feb. 14 or $70 thereafter, and request to be put on a team. Note: we guarantee you will play, but can’t guarantee which schedule, which section, which board you will play, or the ratings of your teammates. Teams are formed the day of the event.
Schedule

3-DAY: onsite registration/check-in Friday, 5:30pm-6:30pm; Round 1, 7pm. Saturday, Round 2 10am; Round 3, 4pm. Sunday, Round 4, 10am; Round
5, 3:30pm.
2-DAY: onsite registration/check-in Saturday, 8am-9:30am; Round 1, 10am; Round 2, 1pm then merge with 3-day schedule for Round 3.

Prizes
Winning Open Section team qualifies for national playoffs.
Open Section Prizes

Top three teams
Top teams with average rating Under 2000, Under 1800
Top college team (all players in college)
Top high school team (all players in high school)
Top team composed of juniors (high school and younger)
Top mixed doubles team (two women and two men)
Top senior team (all players 50 and over)
Top individual score on each board

Reserve Section Prizes

Top three teams
Top teams Under 1400 and Under 1200
Top K-8 team
Top high school team
Top female team
Top individual score each board

Special Prizes

Best team name
Best costume or theme (This will be held on Saturday.)

Prizes are clocks or bookstore credit. Books and equipment by Rochester Chess.

One-Day Booster Section
Saturday, February 21, one day only
Time control: 4/SS G/60, d5
Four-player teams with one optional alternate
Team average (4 highest ratings – January 2025 Rating List) must be U1000
Round Times: 10:00am, 1:00pm, 3:30pm, 6:00pm
A team may take a bye in any round, byes must be requested by end of round 2 and
cannot be changed after the end of round 2.
Entry Fee:

$120 per team if received USPS or online by 6pm on Feb. 7
$140 per team if received USPS or online by 6pm on Feb. 14
$160 per team online until 9:30am Feb. 21 and onsite.

Prizes

Top three teams
Top individual each board
Prizes are clocks or bookstore credit.

Register online here for all sections:
… or by mail: Make checks payable to and send to: Chess Weekend, 21694 Doud Ct.,
Frankfort, IL 60423. Please include Team’s name and roster (plus ID#), captain’s email
and phone number, and desired schedule.
A town hall for USAT-N Team captains will be held on Zoom the evening of Wednesday
2/18, and team captains will receive an email invitation.
Information
Email: glenn@chessweekend.com
Other team tournament rules are here
Boards and sets provided. PLEASE BRING CLOCKS!
Northern Blitz Championship
$1000 Guaranteed! 5-round double Swiss (two games with each opponent) Game/3, 2-
second increment. US Chess rated. Will be held Saturday night at 8 p.m. or after USAT
Round 3 (which begins at 4pm). More information and registration here.

All special rules, details, and tournament conditions are subject to change without
notice; changes will be posted ASAP at the tournament site, at chessweekend.com, at
il-chess.org, and at kingregistration.com.

2026 Missouri State Scholastic Chess Championship
2026-03-07 08:30 - 21:00 | Battle High School, 7575 St. Charles Road, Columbia, MO, 65202, United States
• REGISTRATION: Advanced registration is strongly encouraged and will be available at www.mochess.org starting February 22. The deadline for advanced registration is 9:00 pm, Thursday, March 5. On-site tournament registration will be from 8:30 am to 9:30 am on the day of the tournament for an additional fee.
o 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) who attend school 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 additional players to any board. Players will only play those in their section (i.e., Board 1 players play only other Board 1, Board 2 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. Students must participate in a Section that includes their current grade level and is not higher than the highest grade of their school. 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 with 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 section.
National Invitational Qualification:

Winners of the K-3, K-5, and K-8 sections qualify to represent Missouri at the Ashley K-3, Rockefeller Elementary and Barber 6-8th Grade National Tournament of Champions, respectively.

• ENTRY FEE: The entry fee is $25.00 per player if pre-registered online. The entry fee is $30.00 per player if registering on-site. 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 $15.00.
• TIE BREAKS: Ties will be broken using Modified Median, Solkoff, Cumulative, and Cumulative Opp. for individual trophies and using Solkoff, Cumulative, and Cumulative Opp. 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 and pens will be provided.
• SPONSORS: Each school must have either a sponsor or parent present. There will be a sponsors and parents meeting approximately thirty 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 and see our new FAQ page! You may also contact the Chief Tournament Director, Thomas Rehmeier, at JCChess89@yahoo.com.

Bill Wright Saint Louis Open
2026-04-17 18:30 - 2026-04-19 19:30 | Saint Louis Chess Club, 4663 Maryland Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63108, United States
5-round Three-day Swiss Open
Held at the Saint Louis Chess Club
Rounds: 1st Round – Friday 6:30 PM; 2nd Round – Saturday 10:00 AM; 3rd Round – Saturday 3:00 PM; 4th Round – Sunday 10:00 AM; 5th Round – Sunday 3:00 PM
Time Control: G/90 + 30 second increment from move one
Sections: Premiere (Open); Reserve (U2000)

Prize Information
$7,500 Unconditionally Guaranteed!!
Premiere Section – Open (US Chess & FIDE Rated) – 1st – $1750; 2nd – $800; 3rd – $650; 4th – $500; U2200 – 1st – $575; 2nd – $350
Reserve Section – U2000 (US Chess Rated) – 1st – $750; 2nd – $550; 3rd – $425; 4th – $300; U1600 – 1st – $275; 2nd – $200; U1200 – 1st $175; 2nd – Tournament Entry Voucher*; Top Unrated – Tournament Entry Voucher*
Overall Winner will be declared 2026 Saint Louis Champion.
*Tournament Entry Voucher entitles the player to one free entry into another open tournament at the Saint Louis Chess Club in 2026.
Entry Information
Entry Fee: $100
Must be registered by Friday, 4/17/2026 @4:00 Central Time
No on-site registration, register online as space is limited
Free entry for GMs and IMs
Other Notes
Two 1/2 points byes available; must be declared before the start of Round 1.
USCF ratings will be used for prize purposes in all sections
TD has discretion to appoint ratings
Hotel Rate available at Chase Park Plaza and AC Hotel (Ask for Chess Club Rate)

Register Now! https://register.stlchess.club/bill-wright-saint-louis-open-2026

2026 Columbia Open
2026-04-18 09:00 - 19:00 | Rockbridge High School, 4303 S. Providence Rd, 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 points, Honor, and Glory!
* Current USCF Membership required
* MCA membership required for Missouri residents, available on site from $5
* This tournament runs concurrently with the High School Tournament of
Champions and the Haring All-Girls qualifying tournament. Same location and
round times for those traveling together.
* Registration: Pre-registration by email is appreciated. All payments on site, cash
preferred, the day of the event.
Additional Information: contact Bob Howe
bdhowe@yahoo.com, 636-234-7928

2026 MO HS Tournament of Champions
2026-04-18 09:00 - 19:00 | Rockbridge High School, 4303 S. Providence Rd, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
This event is open to qualifying players in grades 9-12.
It is a 4 round, Game in 60, USCF Rated which determines
the Denker High School Tournament Representative
Qualification: Players may qualify for the event at the State Scholastic Championships
held in Columbia on March 7th, 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 2026 Missouri Scholastic Champion, and is invited
to represent Missouri in the Denker Tournament of Champions, held August 2025.
Registration: Preregistration by email appreciated. All Payments on site. 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 and
the Columbia Open. Events have a shared location and round times for those traveling
together.
Additional Information: Bob Howe, Emails to Bdhowe@yahoo.com. 636-234-7928

2026 MO All Girls Chess Tournament
2026-04-18 09:00 - 19:00 | Rockbridge High School, 4303 S. Providence Rd, Columbia, MO, 65203, 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: Girls 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 3 Overall.
-Trophies to Top scorer in K-8, and Top scorer in K-5.
-The overall winner will be the 2025 Missouri All Girls Champion, and will be
offered Missouri’s spot in the annual Ruth Haring National Girls Invitational
Tournament, held in August 2025. The Haring tournament is an invitational only
tournament run by the USCF, with each state selecting one representative.

Registration: Preregistration by email appreciated. Payments will be made on
site. Include Name, grade, and USCF ID# to bdhowe@yahoo.com
Check-in Saturday 9 – 9:45am.

Tournament is run concurrently with the High School Denker tournament and the
Columbia Open. Events have a shared location and round times for those traveling
together.

Additional Information: Bob Howe 636-234-7928, Emails to Bdhowe@yahoo.com

2026 Missouri State University Open
2026-04-25 08:30 - 2026-04-26 18:30 | Kentwood Hall, Crystal Ballroom, 700 E St Louis St, Springfield, MO, 65806, 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 4/25/2026, or checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed, to be received by 4/23/2026. 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:
martinstahlchess@gmail.com
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.

Parking

Parking will be in the north lot for Kentwood Hall

2026 Missouri Senior Open
2026-05-16 08:30 - 21:30 | Building Community Bridges Center, 213 E. Ashley St., Jefferson City, MO, 65101, United States
Missouri Senior Open: Official Missouri Qualifier for the 9th Annual John T. Irwin National Tournament of Senior State Champions

Limited to players who are/will be age 50+ by July, 2026
Overall prizes: $200-1st / $100-2nd
Class prizes: $50-1st in each U1800, U1500
Top Missouri Resident based on tiebreaks will earn Irwin invitation
Prizes based on 20 entries

On-site Registration: 8:30-9:00 am.
Time Control: G/75 d5, Game in 75 minutes, 5 sec time delay.
Round Times: 9:30 am, 12:30 pm, 3:15 pm, 6:15 pm
Entry fee: $20.00 if pre-registered by 6pm 5/15, $25.00 on site.
Byes: Maximum one ½-point bye, must be declared by round 2.
Memberships: USCF Membership required, MCA membership required for MO
residents, available on site, Other States Accepted.
Entries/Information: Bob Howe, 210 N Olive St. Pacific, MO 63069
Email: bdhowe@yahoo.com

Online payment: www.paypal.me/mochess (Must include Name/USCF ID in the notes to ensure proper registration.)
Cash and credit cards accepted on site.

2026 Capital Chess Open
2026-05-16 08:30 - 21:30 | Building Community Bridges Center, 213 E. Ashley St., Jefferson City, MO, 65101, United States
Registration On-site 8:30-9am
Entry Fee: $20.00 if Pre-registered by 6pm 5/15, $25 On Site
4-Round, Game in 75. 75 minutes + 5s time delay
Round Times: 9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:15pm, 6:15pm
Byes: Max one ½-point bye, must be declared by Rd 2.
Prizes: $100-1 st , $75-2nd ,
Additional Prizes: $50 1st in each: Top U/1800, U/1500, U1200
Prizes based on 20 entries
Memberships: USCF Membership required, MCA membership required for MO residents, available on site, Other States Accepted.
Entries/Information: Bob Howe, 210 N Olive St. Pacific, MO 63069
Email: bdhowe@yahoo.com

Online payment: www.paypal.me/mochess (Must include Name/USCF ID in the notes to ensure proper registration.)
Cash and credit cards accepted on site.

2026 Crowder College Spring Open
2026-05-30 09:00 - 17:00 | Crowder College – Joplin AWTC, 3405 S Hammons Blvd, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
Location: Crowder ATC Campus
3405 S Hammons Blvd.
Joplin, MO 64804
Co-hosted by the Crowder College ESports, Four States Chess, and Joplin Chess Club
Format: 4 round Swiss, Game in 30 (G/30), dual rated One Section
Round Times:
10:00, 11:30, 1:00, 2:30 (or ASAP after round 3 completes).
Entry fee: $10. E-mail registration accepted, cash only on-site.
Prizes:
Overall: 100, 75
U1400/UNR: 50, 25
Entries/Info: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 05/30/2026, or checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed, to be received by 05/29/2026. 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:
martinstahlchess@gmail.com
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 9:00 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.

RHCL Annual Chess Tournament
2026-06-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Rolling Hills Library, 400 Mosaic Court, Saint Joseph, MO, 64506, United States
Rolling Hills Library is proud to host our third annual chess tournament!
The tournament will consist of three sections, two for USCF rated play and one open to anyone. There is no registration fee for any section. Each section will have 4 rounds, Swiss style. Doors open at 9am for those not yet registered and the first round is set begin at 10am. Please arrive early to check in. Awards consist of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals for each section.
Registration Fee: None
Sections: 3
Rated Above 1000 – Membership in USCF required, can be purchased on site.
Rated Below 1000 (including first time players) – Membership in USCF required, can be purchased on site.
Open – Non-rated tournament open to all ages and skill levels, membership not required.
Format: 4 rounds, Swiss
Time control: G/45;5d
Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals for each section
