2026 Missouri State University Open
2026-04-25 08:30 - 2026-04-26 18:30 (America/Chicago) | 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

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
