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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190420T080000
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UID:1384-1555747200-1555783200@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2019 Missouri State University Scholastic
DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted by the MSU Chess Club and Joplin Chess Club \n\n\nUNRATED SCHOLASTIC \n\nFormat: 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. \nOne 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 3 \nRound Times: Sat 10:00\, 11:30\, 1:30\, 3:00\, 4:30 \nEntry Fee: $5 if registered by 4/19 \, $10 on site \nPrizes: Plaques for top-2 scoring in K-8 and K-12 sections. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration: 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. \nRegistration info can be sent to: \nmartin.stahl@joplinchess.org \nor \nJoplin Chess Club\n2609 New Hampshire\nJoplin\, Mo 64804 \nPlease include name\, address\, phone\, e-mail\, USCF ID# and rating (if available). \nOn-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m\, ends at 9:30. First round at 10:00 \nTD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554 \nPlease bring set\, clock\, board\, and score sheets.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2019-missouri-state-university-scholastic/
LOCATION:Kentwood Hall\, Crystal Ballroom\, 700 E St Louis St\, Springfield\, MO\, 65806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Scholastic
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190406T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20190204T014536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T014559Z
UID:1370-1554541200-1554579000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2019 All Girls Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Parkade Center\, Lower Level \n  \nThe tournament is open to all girl players\, grades K-12.\nHosted by the Missouri Chess Association. \nThe tournament will be a 4 round\, Game in 60 USCF Rated event. \nQualification: All Female players currently in Kindergarten through 12th grade\, are\nwelcome to play. USCF membership is required. \nRounds: G/60 d;5. Round Times: 10\, 12:30\, 2:45\, 5. Later rounds will start early\nif possible \nEntry Fee: $5 \nPrizes:\nState Champion Trophies to top 3 Overall.\nTrophy to Top scorer in K-8\, and Top scorer in K-5.\nThe overall winner will be the 2019 Missouri All Girls Champion\, and will be\noffered Missouri’s spot in the annual NGIT (National Girls Invitational\nTournament)\, held in August 2019. The NGIT is an invitational only tournament\nrun by the USCF\, with each state selecting one representative. \nRegistration: Preregistration by email appreciated. Check-in\nSaturday 9 – 9:45am. Include Name\, grade\, and USCF ID# to\nbdhowe@yahoo.com \nTournament is run concurrently with the High School Denker tournament and the\nColumbia Open tournament. Events have a shared location and round times for\nthose traveling together. \nAdditional Information: Bob Howe 636-234-7928\, Emails to Bdhowe@yahoo.com
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2019-all-girls-tournament/
LOCATION:Parkade Center\, 601 Business Loop 70 West\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Scholastic
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190406T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20190204T014227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T014637Z
UID:1368-1554541200-1554579000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2019 MO HS Tournament of Champions
DESCRIPTION:Parkade Center\, lower level \nThis event is open to qualifying players in grades 9-12.\nIt is a 4 round\, Game in 60\, USCF Rated event to determine\nThe individual Denker High School Tournament Representative \nQualification: Players may qualify for the event at the State Scholastic Championships\nheld in Columbia on March 30th\, or players may qualify by USCF Rating. \n— State Qualifier: Players who score 3 points or more on Boards One or Two\, and\nplayers who score 3.5 points or more on Board Three and Board Four qualify for the\nTournament.\n— Rating: Any High School Player with a USCF rating over 1000 is automatically\nqualified to participate. \nEntry Fee: only $5 \nRounds: Game in 60\, delay 5\, Round times: 10am\, 12:30\, 2:45\, 5:15 \nPrizes:\nState Champion Trophies to top 5 finishers.\nThe overall winner will be named the 2019 Missouri Scholastic Champion\, and is invited\nto represent Missouri in the Denker Tournament of Champions\, held August 2019. \nRegistration: Preregistration by email appreciated. Check-in\nSaturday 9 – 9:45am. Include Name\, grade\, and USCF ID# to bdhowe@yahoo.com \nTournament is run concurrently with the Columbia Open Chess tournament and the\nMissouri All Girls qualifying tournament. Events have a shared location and round times\nfor those traveling together. \nAdditional Information: Bob Howe 636-234-7928\, Emails to Bdhowe@yahoo.com
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2019-mo-hs-tournament-of-champions/
LOCATION:Parkade Center\, 601 Business Loop 70 West\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Scholastic
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190406T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20190204T013345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T013345Z
UID:1366-1554541200-1554579000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2019 Columbia Open
DESCRIPTION:Parkade Center – Lower Level \n\n4-round Game/60\, delay 5 sec\nRegistration: 9-9:45a.m\, Round times: 10\, 12:30\, 2:45\, 5:15\nEntry fee: Only $5 – No prizes\, play for rating and enjoyment only\nMCA membership required for Missouri residents\, available on site from $5\nCurrent USCF Membership required\nThis tournament runs concurrently with the High School Tournament of\nChampions and the NGIT All-Girls qualifying tournament. Same location and\nround times for those traveling together.\nRegistration: Pre-registration by email is appreciated\, but not required. All\npayments should be cash\, on site\, the day of the event. \nAdditional Information: contact Bob Howe\nbdhowe@yahoo.com \, 636-234-7928
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2019-columbia-open/
LOCATION:Parkade Center\, 601 Business Loop 70 West\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190330T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190330T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20190202T224102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T230931Z
UID:1355-1553934600-1553979600@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2019 Missouri Scholastic Championship
DESCRIPTION:Full event details can be found by clicking the images below. \n2019 State Flyer (click image) \nShirt Order form (click image)
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2019-missouri-scholastic-championship/
LOCATION:Battle High School\, 7575 St. Charles Road\, Columbia\, MO\, 65202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Scholastic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Rehmeier":MAILTO:JCChess89@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190309T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190309T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20181224T223238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181224T223238Z
UID:1347-1552118400-1552158000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:9th Annual Four States Winter Open
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Joplin Chess Club USCF affiliate \nFormat: 4 round Swiss\, Game in 60 with 5 second delay (G/60\,d/5)\, dual rated\nTwo sections; Open and Under 1400\, sections may be combined for pairing purposes\nOne 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 2 \nRound Times: 9:00\, 11:45\, 2:30\, 4:45 (or ASAP after round 3 completes). Lunch break between rounds 2 and 3 \nEntry 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. \nPrizes: $360 prize fund based on 30 full-paid entries. Scholastic entries count as half. \nOpen: $120\, $80; U1600 $60\nU1400: $60\, $40\n4.0 Bonus: $20 \nRegistration: 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. \nRegistration info can be sent to: \nmartin.stahl@joplinchess.org \nor \nJoplin Chess Club\n2609 New Hampshire\nJoplin\, Mo 64804 \nPlease include name\, address\, phone\, e-mail\, USCF ID# and rating. \nOn-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m.\, first round at 9:30 \nTD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554 \nPlease bring set\, clock\, and board.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/9th-annual-four-states-winter-open/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn – Joplin\, 2644 E. 32nd St\, Joplin\, MO\, 64804\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20181224T222906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181224T222906Z
UID:1345-1546675200-1546718400@mochess.org
SUMMARY:11th Annual New Year Bash 2019
DESCRIPTION:11th Annual New Year Bash 2019\nJanuary 5\, 2019 @ 8:00AM – August 11 @ 8:00PM.\n$40 adults – $15 scholastics \nWhere: Hilton Garden Inn Olathe – 12080 South Strang Line Road\, Olathe\, Kansas\, 66062 \nWithin walking distances of several restaurants including Jimmy John’s\, Buffalo Wild Wings\, KC Joe’s\, Panda Express\, and many more.\nFormat: 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) \nRegistration: 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. \nRegistration 8:00AM – 9:30AM; Round 1 – 10:00AM; Lunch – 12:00PM; Round 2 – 12:45PM; Round 3 – 2:00PM; Round 4 – 5:15PM. \nEntry 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. \nAwards: 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. \nTournament Directors: NTD Brian Yang (Chief TD); NTD CJ Armenta (Assistant TD) \nEquipment: Please bring boards\, sets and clocks to the event. Limited Acerook Chess Enterprises’ equipment will be available to loan per round basis. \nFood 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. \nOther: 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. \nQuestions? Contact Brian Yang at yang.brian@ymail.com \nVenue: Hilton Garden Inn\n12080 South Strang Line Road\, Olathe\, Kansas\, 66062 \nPhone: 913-815-2345 \nWebsite: http:// hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/ en/hotels/kansas/hilton- garden-inn-olathe-MCIOLGI/ index.html
URL:https://mochess.org/event/11th-annual-new-year-bash-2019/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Olathe\, 12080 South Strang Line Road\, Olathe\, KS\, 66062\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Yang":MAILTO:yang.brian@ymail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181028T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20180806T195213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180806T195213Z
UID:1267-1540627200-1540753200@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2018 Springfield Open
DESCRIPTION:Location: Plaster Student Union\nRoom 308/312\n1110 E Madison St\nSpringfield\, MO 65897 \nCo-hosted by the MSU Chess Club and Joplin Chess Club \nScholastic Event sponsored by the Springfield Park Board Chess Club \nOPEN \nFormat: 5 round Swiss\, Game in 90 with 30 second increment  (G/90\,+30)\, regular rated\nOne 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 3 \nRound Times: Sat 10:00\, 2:30\, 7:00; Sun 10:00\, 2:30. \nEntry 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 \nPrizes: $510 prize fund based on 25 non-scholastic Open entries. Scholastic entries count as half. \nOpen: $160\, $125; U1600 $100; U1400 $75; U1200 $50\n5.0 Bonus: $40 \nRegistration: 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. \nRegistration info can be sent to: \nmartin.stahl@joplinchess.org \nor \nJoplin Chess Club\n2609 New Hampshire\nJoplin\, Mo 64804 \nPlease include name\, address\, phone\, e-mail\, USCF ID# and rating. \nOn-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m\, ends at 9:30. First round at 10:00 \nParking: 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 \nhttps://map.missouristate.edu/#!z=17&ll=37.199775\,-93.278711&q=Plaster%20Student%20Union%2C%20Robert%20W.&layer=parking \nTD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554 \nPlease bring set\, clock\, board\, and score sheets.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2018-springfield-open/
LOCATION:Plaster Student Union\, 1110 E Madison St\, Springfield\, MO\, 65897\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181013T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181014T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20180806T200054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180806T200054Z
UID:1274-1539444600-1539538200@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Drury University’s National Chess Day Open
DESCRIPTION:Drury University\, 900 North Benton Ave.\, Springfield\, MO. 65802. Lay Hall Room 310. 4SS. G/60 d0. \n  \nRound times: Sat. 4:30/ Sun. 10:00/12:45/3:00. \n  \nEF: $1. Winner takes all and their name will be engraved on the DUCC plaque. \n  \nContact: Adam Whitaker at CleverChess1@gmail.com.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/drury-universitys-national-chess-day-open/
LOCATION:Drury University\, 900 N Benton Ave\, Springfield\, MO\, 65802\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Whitaker":MAILTO:adamgrantwhitaker@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181013T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20180806T195810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180806T195810Z
UID:1270-1539421200-1539441000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Springfield National Chess Day Blitz
DESCRIPTION: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\, \nOpen. Prizes to top 3 finishers. \n  \nEF: $5 (or more as donation to benefit the Southside Senior Center). USCF membership required. \n  \nOn Site Reg.: 9-9:30. \n  \nRounds: 10\, 10:30\, 11:00\, 11:30\, 12:30\, 1:00\, 1:30. \n  \nByes: 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/
URL:https://mochess.org/event/springfield-national-chess-day-blitz/
LOCATION:Southside Senior Center\, 2215 S. Freemont Ave.\, Springfield\, MO\, 65804\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Roger Pagel":MAILTO:brevcamp@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180916T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20180715T171452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180910T161816Z
UID:1232-1537002000-1537120800@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2018 Missouri Open
DESCRIPTION:$2500 Guaranteed Prize Fund \nParkade Center\, 601 Business Loop 70 W\, Columbia\, MO 65203 \n5SS\, G/115 d5. 2-sections: \nOPEN: Overall Prizes: $400-1st $300-2nd\, $200-3rd. Class Prizes: $150-1st in each: Master (2200-2399)\, X\, A\, B. \nRESERVE (U1600): Overall Prizes: $250-1st\, $200-2nd\, $150-3rd. Class Prizes: $100-1st in each C\, D\, E\, U1000/Unr. \nUpset Prizes: $50 for highest upset in each section. \nEF: $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. \nReg.: Sat-9-9:45am. \nRounds: Sat-10/2:30/7\, Sun-9:30/2. \nMax 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. \nExtra: MCA General Membership meeting will be held Sunday at 08:30 \nEntries/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
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2018-missouri-open/
LOCATION:Parkade Center\, 601 Business Loop 70 West\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Rehmeier":MAILTO:JCChess89@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180825T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180826T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20180806T191111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180806T191325Z
UID:1264-1535185800-1535310000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:64th Iowa Open Championship
DESCRIPTION:(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. \n  \nReg: 8:30am and ends at 9:30am \n  \nRds: Sat 10:15\, 2:30\, & 7:30; Sun 9:30 & 2:30 \n  \nEF: $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. \nPrize 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. \n  \nSend Entry Fee to: IASCA\, c/o Mark Capron\, 3123 Juniper Dr.\, Iowa City\, IA 52245 or register online at www.onlineregistration.cc \n  \nAdditional 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 \n  \nDirections: 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. \n  \nMixed 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.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/64th-iowa-open-championship/
LOCATION:Marriott Hotel and Conference Center\, 300 E 9th St.\, Coralville\, IA\, 52241\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180824T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180824T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20180806T190331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180806T191143Z
UID:1260-1535133600-1535149800@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Quick Chess Championship
DESCRIPTION:Open to all. \n  \n6-SS\, G/10 d3. \n  \nMarriott Hotel and Conference Center\, 300 E 9th St. (I-80\, SE side of Exit 242)\, Coralville\, IA 52241. \n  \nReg.: 6 – 6:45 pm or in advance. \n  \nRds.: 7:00pm\, 7:30\, 8:00\, 8:30\, 9:00\, 9:30. \n  \nEF: $25 if postmarked by 8/20; $35 On Site; $5 off if out of state. IM and GM Free (EF deducted) \n  \nPrize 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/ \nAdditional 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.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/iowa-quick-chess-championship/
LOCATION:Marriott Hotel and Conference Center\, 300 E 9th St.\, Coralville\, IA\, 52241\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180819T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20180806T185502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180806T185502Z
UID:1257-1534680000-1534698000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:IASCA Iowa Open Blitz Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:FIDE Rated! Live Polka Band 3-5pm. \n6 rounds double swiss system\, G/5 d2 seconds. \nPrizes: Paper Certificate 1st thru 5th\, U1800 U1600 u1400\, u1200 u1000 and best upset game. \n  \nREG.: Ends 15 min before round 1. \n  \nRds.: Sun 1:00pm then ASAP. \n  \nEF: $15. \n  \nENT: 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.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/iasca-iowa-open-blitz-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Millstream Brewery\, 835 48th Ave\, Amana\, IA\, 52203\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Eric Vigil":MAILTO:evigil@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180811T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180811T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20180806T184059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180806T184138Z
UID:1253-1533974400-1534017600@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Brian's Birthday Bash
DESCRIPTION:Within walking distances of several restaurants including Jimmy John’s\, Buffalo Wild Wings\, KC Joe’s\, Panda Express\, and many more.\n\n\nFormat: 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)\n \nRegistration: 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.  \nRegistration 8:00AM – 9:30AM; Round 1 – 10:00AM; Lunch – 12:00PM; Round 2 – 12:45PM; Round 3 – 2:00PM; Round 4 – 5:15PM. \nEntry 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.  \nAwards: 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.  \nTournament Directors: NTD Brian Yang (Chief TD); NTD CJ Armenta (Assistant TD) \nEquipment: Please bring boards and sets. None are supplied – very limited equipment in case players forget from Acerook Chess Club (10 boards & sets / 10 clocks).  \nFood 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. \nOther: 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.  \nQuestions?  Contact Brian Yang at yang.brian@ymail.com \n\n\nVenue: Hilton Garden Inn\n12080 South Strang Line Road\, Olathe\, Kansas\, 66062\n\nPhone: 913-815-2345\n\nWebsite: http:// hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/ en/hotels/kansas/hilton- garden-inn-olathe-MCIOLGI/ index.html
URL:https://mochess.org/event/brians-birthday-bash/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Olathe\, 12080 South Strang Line Road\, Olathe\, KS\, 66062\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Yang":MAILTO:yang.brian@ymail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180713T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180715T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20180516T215403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180516T215723Z
UID:1209-1531497600-1531681200@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Kansas Open
DESCRIPTION:3 sections: (7/14 and 7/15) 5SS\, G/120 d/5. \nPrizes: $2070 b/80 non-scholastic rate entries\, \nOpen(all): $350-250-150\, U1900: $120. \nReserve(U1800): $300-200-100\, U1600: $75. \nAmateur(U1400): $250-150-75\, U1200: $50. \nClear or tiebreak winner $25 bonus to top KS resident in each section. \nEF: $45 mailed by 7/7\, $55 thereafter. \nSpecial: $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 \nReg.: 7/14 8:00-9:30am. Rds.: 7/14: 10-2:30-7\, 7/15: 9:30-2:00. \nKANSAS BLITZ CHESS: 1 section: (7/13)\, 5-double-round swiss system\, G/5 d/0. \nPrizes: $580 b/40 non-scholastic rate entries\, $200-120-80\, U2100 – $60\, U1800 – $60\, U1500/Unrated – $60. \nEF: $25 if mailed by 7/7\, $35 thereafter. $10 entry fee for all Scholastics not competing for cash. \nReg.: 7/13 6-6:45pm. Rds.: 7:00\, 7:30\, 8\, 8:30\, 9. \nKANSAS BUGHOUSE: 1 section: (7/13) 4pm. (details- see website) \nHR: Clarion Hotel reservation at 913-217-1000. \nKCA Memb. req’d for all Kansas residents ($7 adult\, $5 Sch.) participating in any Kansas Open event. Other states welcome. \nSee website for full details: www.kansaschess.org. \nEnt: 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
URL:https://mochess.org/event/kansas-open-2/
LOCATION:Kansas City – Overland Park\, 12601 W 95th St\, Lanexa\, KS\, 66215\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurence Coker":MAILTO:wlcoker7@hotmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180630T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180630T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20180207T162546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180207T165015Z
UID:1147-1530347400-1530392400@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Missouri Novice Championship
DESCRIPTION:A Rated Beginner Open Tournament \nOpen only to new/unrated players or players Rated under 1000 \n  \n4 rounds\, Game in 60\,d0 \nRegistration: 8:30-9:30 \n Round Times: 10am\, 1\,3:45\, 6:30 \nEntry Fee: $15 Paypal https://goo.gl/xF72VV. MCA Required available onsite for $5\, (O.S.A)\, No byes. \nPrizes: based on 20: 1st $120\, 2nd $75 3rd $50 plus medals. \nEntries/Info: Entries/Info: Randy Merrell\, 5556 NW Moonlight Meadow Dr\, Lee’s Summit\, MO 64064 rwmerrell@gmail.com321-277-2751
URL:https://mochess.org/event/missouri-novice-championship-2/
LOCATION:Unity Village Hotel\, 1901 NW Blue Parkway\, Unity Village\, MO\, 64065\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Randy Merrell":MAILTO:rwmerrell@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180629T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180701T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20180207T163654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180425T134027Z
UID:1151-1530302400-1530471600@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Missouri Class Championship
DESCRIPTION:5SS\, G/115 d5 \nPrizes: $$b/10 per section M/X $250/$150/$100 A\,B\,C\,D\,U1200 $125/$100/$75 \nThe 2018 Missouri Class Champion Plaque awarded to the winner of each section. \n Registration: 8:30-9:30 \nRound times: Sat-10-2:30-7\, Sun-10:00-2:30 \nEntry Fee: $50. Paypal https://goo.gl/xF72VV On site – cash only. Max one ½-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2 ; USCF & MCA membership required\, O.S.A.\, available on site. \nFri Night Blitz June 29th 9pm\, G/5 d5 \nReg: 8pm \nEnt. $10 \nPrizes: $$b/15 $50/$40/$30\, \n8pm Master Ken Jones Lecture. \nEntries/Info: Randy Merrell\, 5556 NW Moonlight Meadow Dr\, Lee’s Summit\, MO 64064 rwmerrell@gmail.com  321-277-2751
URL:https://mochess.org/event/missouri-class-championship-2/
LOCATION:Unity Village Hotel\, 1901 NW Blue Parkway\, Unity Village\, MO\, 64065\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Randy Merrell":MAILTO:rwmerrell@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180423
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20170920T220404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170920T220404Z
UID:1050-1524182400-1524441599@mochess.org
SUMMARY:KCF All-Girls National Championships
DESCRIPTION:presented BY \nKasparov Chess Foundation\, Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation & USCF \n  \nDETAILS \nFormat: 6SS\, G/90\,d5 \nEntry 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. \nOnline Entry / Info: www.rknights.org/allgirls \nMailed 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. \nOpening Ceremony: Fri 2:30pm. \nRounds: Rd. 1 – Fri 3:00pm; Rounds 2-4 – Sat 10:00am\, 2:30pm\, 6:30pm; Rounds 5-6 – Sun 9:00am & 1:00pm. \nAwards: 5:00pm \nBye: 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. \nHotel: single – quad $159 Reservations: (888) 421-1442.  Reserve early rate may increase / sell out. \n  \nSECTIONS / AWARDS \nAge as of 1/1/2018 \nUnder 8 top 15 individuals\, top 500 – 799\, top U500\, top 6 schools \nUnder 10 top 16 individuals\, top 700 – 999\, top U700\, top 6 schools \nUnder 12 top 16 individuals\, top 900 – 1199\, top U900\, top 6 schools \nUnder 14 top 12 individuals\, top 1100 – 1399\, top U1100\, top 4 schools \nUnder 16 top 8 individuals\, Top 1300 – 1599\, top U1300\, top 3 schools \nUnder 18 top 8 individuals\, Top 1500 – 1799\, top U1500\, top 3 schools \n(top 3 players added for team scores) \n  \nSIDE EVENTS  \nBughouse Tournament – Fri. 11:00 am\, EF $30/team. \nBlitz Tournament – Fri. 7pm\, G5\,d0\, EF $20 by 4/9\, $25 after or on site. \n  \nAny 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
URL:https://mochess.org/event/kcf-all-girls-national-championships/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency McCormick Place\, \, 2233 S Martin Luther King Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180414T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20180208T213737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180208T213737Z
UID:1170-1523696400-1523737800@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Columbia Open
DESCRIPTION:4-round Game/60\, delay 5 sec \nRegistration: 9-9:45a.m\, Round times: 10\, 12:30\, 2:45\, 5:15 \nEntry fee: Only $5 – No prizes\, play for rating and enjoyment only \nMCA membership required for Missouri residents\, available on site from $5 \nCurrent USCF Membership required \nThis 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. \nRegistration: Pre-registration by email is appreciated\, but not required. All payments should be cash\, on site\, the day of the event. \nAdditional Information: contact Bob Howe\nbdhowe@yahoo.com\, 636-234-7928
URL:https://mochess.org/event/columbia-open/
LOCATION:Parkade Center\, 601 Business Loop 70 West\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20180215T182340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T020338Z
UID:1187-1523696400-1523736000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:All Girls Tournament
DESCRIPTION:The tournament is open to all girl players\, grades K-12.\nHosted by the Missouri Chess Association.\nThe tournament will be a 4 round\, Game in 60 USCF Rated event. \nQualification: All Female players currently in Kindergarten through 12th grade\, are welcome to play.  USCF membership is required. \nRounds: G/60.  10\, 12:30\, 2:45\, 5.  Later rounds will start early if possible \nEntry Fee:  $5 \nPrizes: \nState Champion Trophies to top 3 Overall. \nTrophy to Top scorer in K-8\, and Top scorer in K-5. \nThe 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. \nRegistration: Preregistration by email appreciated.  Check-in \nSaturday 9 – 9:45am.  Include Name\, grade\, and USCF ID# to bdhowe@yahoo.com \nTournament 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. \nAdditional Information: Bob Howe 636-234-7928\, Emails to Bdhowe@yahoo.com
URL:https://mochess.org/event/all-girls-tournament/
LOCATION:Parkade Center\, 601 Business Loop 70 West\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20180215T182016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T024119Z
UID:1184-1523696400-1523736000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:MO HS Tournament of Champions
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to qualifying players in grades 9-12.\nIt is a 4 round\, Game in 60\, USCF Rated event to determine the individual State High School Champion. \nQualification: Players may qualify for the event at the State Scholastic Championships held in Columbia on March 18th\, or players may qualify by USCF Rating. \n\nState 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.\nRating: Any High School Player with a USCF rating over 1000 is automatically qualified to participate.\n\nEntry Fee:  only $5 \nRounds: Game in 60\, delay 5\,  Round times: 10am\, 12:30\, 2:45\, 5:15 \nPrizes:  \nState Champion Trophies to top 5 finishers. \nThe overall winner will be named the 2014 Missouri Scholastic Champion\, and is invited to represent Missouri in the Denker Tournament of Champions\, held August 2017. \nRegistration: Preregistration by email appreciated.  Check-in \nSaturday 9 – 9:45am.  Include Name\, grade\, and USCF ID# to bdhowe@yahoo.com \nTournament 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. \nAdditional Information: Bob Howe 636-234-7928\, Emails to Bdhowe@yahoo.com
URL:https://mochess.org/event/mo-hs-tournament-of-champions/
LOCATION:Parkade Center\, 601 Business Loop 70 West\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180407T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180408T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20171219T151546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171219T151546Z
UID:1108-1523088000-1523214000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2018 Missouri State University Open
DESCRIPTION:Location: Plaster Student Union\nRoom 315\n1110 E Madison St\nSpringfield\, MO 65897 \nCo-hosted by the MSU Chess Club and Joplin Chess Club \nOPEN\nFormat: 5 round Swiss\, Game in 90 with 30 second increment  (G/90\,+30)\, regular rated\nOne 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 3 \nRound Times: Sat 10:00\, 2:30\, 7:00; Sun 9:30\, 2:30. \nEntry Fee: $30 if registered by 4/6\, $40 on site: $10 discount to current MSU students or chess club members. Scholastic (K-12)\, play for rating only\, $15 if registered by 4/6\, $25 at site: MSU Chess Club K-12 members\, $5 discount. MCA membership required for MO residents; available on-site\, from $5 \nPrizes: $500 prize fund based on 25 non-scholastic entries. Scholastic entries count as half. \nOpen: $200-150\, Class A\, B\, C\, D\, U1200/UNR $100 each.\n5.0 Bonus: $40\nRegistration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 4/7\, or checks  (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed\, to be received by 4/6/2018. Preference that all players be current USCF members by 4/7/2018 and through 4/8/2018. 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. \nRegistration info can be sent to: \nmartin.stahl@joplinchess.org \nor \nJoplin Chess Club\n2609 New Hampshire\nJoplin\, Mo 64804 \nPlease include name\, address\, phone\, e-mail\, USCF ID#\, and rating. \nOn-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m\, ends at 9:30. First round at 10:00 \nParking: 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 \nhttps://map.missouristate.edu/#!z=17&ll=37.199775\,-93.278711&q=Plaster%20Student%20Union%2C%20Robert%20W.&layer=parking \nTD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554 \nPlease bring set\, clock\, board\, and score sheets.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2018-missouri-state-university-open/
LOCATION:Plaster Student Union\, 1110 E Madison St\, Springfield\, MO\, 65897\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180318
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20180207T160933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180227T154652Z
UID:1135-1521244800-1521331199@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2018 Missouri Scholastic Championship
DESCRIPTION:Full event details can be found by clicking the images below. \n2018 State Flyer (click image)  \nRegister NOW \nShirt Order form (click image)
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2018-missouri-scholastic-championship/
LOCATION:Battle High School\, 7575 St. Charles Road\, Columbia\, MO\, 65202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Scholastic
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180303T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180303T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20171110T174942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171110T174942Z
UID:1085-1520064000-1520103600@mochess.org
SUMMARY:8th Annual Four States Winter Open
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Joplin Chess Club USCF affiliate \nFormat: 4 round Swiss\, Game in 60 with 5 second delay  (G/60\,d/5)\, dual rated\nTwo sections; Open and Under 1400\, sections may be combined for pairing purposes\nOne 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 2 \nRound Times: 9:00\, 11:45\, 2:30\, 4:45 (or ASAP after round 3 completes). Lunch break between rounds 2 and 3 \nEntry fee: $30 if registered by 3/2\, $40 at site. Scholastic (K-12)\, play for rating only\, $15 if registered by 3/2\, $25 at site. MCA membership required for MO residents; available on-site. \nPrizes: $360 prize fund based on 30 full-paid entries. Scholastic entries count as half. \n\nOpen: $120\, $80; U1600 $60\nU1400: $60\, $40\n4.0 Bonus: $20\n\nRegistration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 3/3/2018\, or checks  (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed\, to be received by 3/2/2018. Preference that all players USCF memberships are current through 3/3/2018. 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. \nRegistration info can be sent to: \nmartin.stahl@joplinchess.org \nor \nJoplin Chess Club\n2609 New Hampshire\nJoplin\, Mo 64804 \nPlease include name\, address\, phone\, e-mail\, USCF ID# and rating. \nOn-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m.\, first round at 9:30 \nTD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554 \nPlease bring set\, clock\, board\, and score sheets.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/8th-annual-four-states-winter-open/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn – Joplin\, 2644 E. 32nd St\, Joplin\, MO\, 64804\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20180101T221805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180101T221805Z
UID:1111-1518802200-1518984000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2018 US Amateur Team North
DESCRIPTION:Event Information: 5 round Swiss\, open to 4 player teams with one optional alternate. Teams average rating (4 highest ratings\, January 2018 rating list) must be under 2200. USCF Rated. Complete rules at chessweekend.com \nTime Controls: Game/90 +30s increment from move 1. Rounds 1 and 2 in the 2-day schedule play Game/60\, d5. \nEntry Fees: $160 per team if received USPS or online by 6pm on February 4\, $180 if received USPS or online by 6pm on February 11\, $200 online until 9:30am on February 17 and onsite. \nIndividuals wishing to play\, send $50 by USPS and online by 6pm on February 11 or $60 thereafter\, and request to be put on a team. Note: we can guarantee you will play\, but can’t guarantee which schedule or the ratings of your team. \nTeam changes onsite or after 6pm on February 16\, $20. \nPrizes: \nWinning team qualifies for national playoffs. Awards to: \n\ntop three teams\ntop teams with average rating Under 1900\, Under 1600\,Under 1300. and Under 1000\nbest team name\nbest costume or theme\ntop team composed of juniors (high school and younger)\ntop college team (all players in college)\ntop high school team (all players in high school)\ntop senior team (all players 50 and over)\ntop mixed doubles team (two women and two men)\ntop individual score on each board.\n\nPrizes are Amazon gift cards. \nSchedule:\n3-day\, onsite registration/check-in Friday\, February 16\, 5:30pm-6:30pm; Round 1\, 7pm. Saturday\, February 17\, Round 2 10am; Round 3\, 4pm. Sunday\, February 18\, Round 4\, 10am; Round 5\, 3:30pm. \n2-day\, onsite registration/check-in Saturday\, February 17\, 8am-9:30am; Round 1\, 10am; Round 2\, 1pm then merge with 3-day schedule in Round 3. \nNorthern Blitz Championship: 5 round double Swiss (2 games with each opponent) G/3\, inc. 2\, FIDE and US Chess rated. Saturday night\, February 17. Round 1: 8 p.m. or immediately after the USAT evening round. Entry fee $25 if received USPS or online by February 14\, $30 online or at site. Round 1; 8pm. \nHotel: Hyatt Regency Schaumburg\, 1800 E. Golf Rd.\, Schaumburg\, IL 60173. Telephone 847-605-1234. $100.00 chess rate single-double-triple-quad until 2/5/18\, Free WiFi included with Room! Reserve online at:  https://aws.passkey.com/go/ChessWeekendFeb2018. Please reserve early. \nTo Enter: Enter online at https://onlineregistration.cc/CW/CWUSATN18 Or make checks payable to and send to: Chess Weekend\, 21694 Doud Ct.\, Frankfort\, IL 60423. Please include Teams name and roster (plus ID#)\, captain’s email and phone number\, and desired schedule. Info: glenn@chessweekend.com
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2018-us-amateur-team-north/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Schaumburg\, 1800 E. Golf Rd.\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60173\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Glenn Panner":MAILTO:glenn@chessweekend.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20171219T145949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171219T145949Z
UID:1102-1515225600-1515268800@mochess.org
SUMMARY:10th Annual New Year Bash 2018
DESCRIPTION:$40 adults – $15 scholastics\n\nhttps://www.acerook.com/s/NYB2018OfficialFlier.pdf\n\nWithin walking distances of several restaurants including Jimmy John’s\, Buffalo Wild Wings\, KC Joe’s\, Panda Express\, and many more.  \nFormat: 4 rounds Swiss – Game/60 with 5 second delay (Dual-Rated); Three Sections: Open\, Reserve-U1800 and Amateur-U1400 (Based on January 2018 Rating Supplement)\n\n \nRegistration: 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 January 5\, 2018 by 9:00PM.  \nRegistration 8:00AM – 9:30AM; Round 1 – 10:00AM; Lunch – 12:00PM; Round 2 – 12:45PM; Round 3 – 2:00PM; Round 4 – 5:15PM. \nEntry 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.  \nAwards: 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.  \nTournament Directors: NTD Brian Yang (Chief TD); ANTD CJ Armenta (Assistant TD) \nEquipment: This year’s 10th annual New Year Bash 2018 will use commemorative boards and sets. All players will use these boards and sets as they are specially made for this event! Please bring clocks to the event. \nFood 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. \nOther: 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.  \nQuestions?  Contact Brian Yang at yang.brian@ymail.com
URL:https://mochess.org/event/10th-annual-new-year-bash-2018/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Olathe\, 12080 South Strang Line Road\, Olathe\, KS\, 66062\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Yang":MAILTO:yang.brian@ymail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171216T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171217T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20170920T221802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171120T150450Z
UID:1058-1513413000-1513533600@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Open & Scholastic
DESCRIPTION: https://goo.gl/YUt4UX \nOpen: 5SS\, G/90 d5. Scholastic: 4SS G/60 d0 USCF Rated & Mbr Req. Unity Village Hotel 1901 NW Blue Parkway\, Unity Village\, MO 64065 888-377-0358.  Prizes: Prizes $$b/50 Open  $300-1st Gtd\, $200-2nd\, Expert/A/B/C $100  D/E/U1000-Unr. $75 Scholastic: Medals 1st- 3rd Grades K-2\,3-6\,7-9\,10-12 Registration: 8:30-9:30 Round times: Open: Sat-10-2:30-7\, Sun-10:30-3   Scholastic: Sat 10-12:30-2:30-4:30 1st rnd acc pr Memberships: USCF & MCA Available On Site. \nEntry Fee: MCA Mbr. $5 discount. Open: $40 pre-registered by 12/15. $50 on site. On site – cash only. Max two ½-pt byes if declared by Rd. 2. Scholastic: $25 pre-registration only. Limit 40. Entries/Info: Randy Merrell\, 5556 NW Moonlight Meadow Dr\, Lee’s Summit\, MO 64064 rwmerrell@gmail.com 321-277-2751 https://www.paypal.me/MOopen2017 Use Friends & Family instead of Goods & Services. \nBox Lunch Available if purchased by December 4th.\nPrices including tax $10.18  or $12.73 with drink.\nChoice of Smoked Turkey Breast & Swiss Sandwich or Chicken Caesar Wrap\nIncludes Lettuce & Tomato\, Mustard & Mayo\, Salt & Pepper\, Disposable Utensils\nPasta Salad\, Chips\, Whole Fruit\, and Cookie. Drinks are Bottled Water or Soda. \nThe full flier can be viewed by Clicking HERE.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/christmas-tree-open-scholastic/
LOCATION:Unity Village Hotel\, 1901 NW Blue Parkway\, Unity Village\, MO\, 64065\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Randy Merrell":MAILTO:rwmerrell@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171120
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20170927T164845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T164945Z
UID:1064-1511049600-1511135999@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2017 Illinois Class State Championship
DESCRIPTION:An Illinois Chess Tour Event. $2000 in cash prizes\, plus trophies. 4SS. Hilton Lisle/Naperville\, 3003 Corporate West Dr.\, Lisle\, IL 60532. Seven Sections: Master/ Expert\, Class A\, B\, C\, D\, U1200\, U800. Prizes: Master/Expert: $500-200-60; Classes A thru D: $150-75-40; U1200: Trophies to top 3 and for top 2 Under 1000; U800: Trophies to top 3 and for top 2 Under 600. Schedule: M/X and Class A-D (G/60 d5) – 10:00am\, 12:30pm\, 3:00pm\, 5:30pm. U1200 and U800 (G/45 d5) – 10:00am\, noon\, 2:00pm\, 4:00pm. One 1/2-point bye any round\, must commit by end of Round 2. EF: $45 (M/X\,A-D) and $25 (Under 1200/800). $10 increase after 11/12. $5 discount to ICA members. $10 extra to play up any class. Free entry to Illinois GMs\, WGMs\, IMs\, WIMs\, FMs\, WFMs. Mixed doubles: best male/female 2-player “team” combined score among all sections: $120-60. May play in different sections; must register (no extra fee) before both begin Round 2. Register online at www.kingregistration.com/tournaments/event/ilclass17 or mail checks postmarked by 11/10/17 to Illinois Chess Association\, P.O. Box 4521\, Skokie\, IL 60077- 4521. Onsite registration available until 9:30am. Boards\, sets\, and clocks provided by The Illinois Chess Association. All special rules\, details\, and tournament conditions subject to change without notice; changes will be posted ASAP at the site and on ICA website. INFO: downstatevp@il-chess.org. No phone entries\, questions only. HR: $89 room rate if re- served by 10/28. Hilton: (630) 505-0900. Group code: CILC.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2017-illinois-class-state-championship/
LOCATION:Hilton Lisle/Naperville\, 3003 Corporate West Dr.\, Lisle\, IL\, 60532\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134225
CREATED:20171005T221742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171005T221742Z
UID:1048-1510390800-1510434000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Cape Girardeau Open
DESCRIPTION:4SS\, G/75 d5. SEMO Campus\, University Center\, 3rd floor. 388 N. Henderson Ave.\, Cape Girardeau\, MO 63701. Sections: Open\, U/1400\, and unrated: Prizes: Each Section (except unrated): $100 1st\, $60 2nd ( unrated prizes TBA) Reg.: 9-9:45am; Round times: 10\, 1\, 3:45\, 6:30. EF: $20 pre-registered\, $25 on site ($10 for players in unrated section). Site entries cash only. Max 1 half bye; MCA required\, O.S.A.\, available on site. Entries/Info: Bob Howe\, bdhowe@yahoo.com. 210 N. Olive St.\, Pacific\, MO 63069\, (636) 234.7928
URL:https://mochess.org/event/cape-girardeau-open-2/
LOCATION:SEMO University Center\, 388 N. Henderson Ave.\, Cape Girardeau\, MO\, 63701\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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