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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180414T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181711
CREATED:20180208T213737Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181711
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181711
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180407T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180408T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181711
CREATED:20171219T151546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171219T151546Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180318
DTSTAMP:20260405T181711
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180303T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180303T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181711
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180216T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181711
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181711
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:20260405T181711
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:20260405T181711
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:20260405T181711
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171104T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171105T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181711
CREATED:20170827T180801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170827T180801Z
UID:1027-1509782400-1509906600@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2017 Springfield Open
DESCRIPTION:Springfield Open \nDate: November 4th-5th\, 2017 \nLocation: Drury University\nTrustee Science Center — Reed Auditorium\n900 N Benton Ave\nSpringfield\, MO 65802 \nCo-hosted by the Drury Chess Club\, Joplin Chess Club and 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 9:30\, 2:00. \nEntry Fee: $30 if registered by 11/3\, $40 on site: $10 discount to current Drury Chess Club and SPBCC members. Scholastic (rating only) $15 by 11/3\, $25 at door. $5 discount to current Drury Chess Club and SPBCC members. 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/Unrated: $150\, $120; U1600 $90; U1400 $60; U1200 $40\n5.0 Bonus: $40 \nUNRATED SCHOLASTIC \nFormat: November 4th only\, 4 round Swiss\, Game in 45 with 5 second delay (G/45\,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 2 \nRound Times: Sat 10:00\, 12:00\, 2:30\, 4:30 \nEntry Fee: $5 if registered by 11/3\, $10 on site \nPrizes: Plaques for top-2 scoring in K-8 and K-12 sections. \nRegistration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 11/4\, or checks  (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed\, to be received by 11/3/2017. Preference that all players in the OPEN be current USCF members by 11/4/2017 through 11/5/2017. 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# (for the OPEN)\, rating and section playing. \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/2017-springfield-open/
LOCATION:Drury University\, 900 N Benton Ave\, Springfield\, MO\, 65802\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170923T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170924T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181711
CREATED:20170827T174058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170827T174058Z
UID:1025-1506153600-1506277800@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Southwest MO Diehards' Fall Open
DESCRIPTION:The Southwest MO Diehards‘ Fall Open\n \nDate: September 23rd – 24th\, 2017 \nLocation: Hilton Garden Inn\n2644 E. 32nd St.\nJoplin\, MO 64804 \nOPEN\n\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\, 2:00. \nEntry Fee: $40 if registered by 9/22\, $50 on site. Optional Scholastic (K-12)\, play for rating only\, $20 if registered by 9/22\, $30 at site. MCA membership required for MO residents; available on-site\, from $5 \nPrizes: $200\, $150; U1600 $100; U1400 $80; U1200/UNR $60\n5.0 Bonus: $40 \nRegistration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 9/23\, or checks  (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed\, to be received by 9/22/2017. Preference that all players be current USCF members by 9/23/2017 and through 9/24/2017. 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 \nTD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554 \nPlease bring set\, clock\, board\, and score sheets.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/southwest-mo-diehards-fall-open/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn – Joplin\, 2644 E. 32nd St\, Joplin\, MO\, 64804\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170805T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170806T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181711
CREATED:20170411T172306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170411T172306Z
UID:901-1501921800-1502047800@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Missouri Open
DESCRIPTION:5SS\, G/120 d5. \nLocation: Unity Village Hotel\, 1901 NW Blue Parkway\, Unity Village\, MO 64065\, 888-377-0358. \nPrizes: Prizes $$b/50. \n\nOpen: $500-1st Guaranteed\, $250-2nd\, U2000 $125\, U1800 $100\nReserve U1600: 1st $200 2nd $100 Class Prizes $100 1st in each D/E/U1000-Unr. Plaque awarded to the top Missouri resident of the Open & Reserve sections.\n\nRegistration: 8:30-9:30 \nRound times: Sat-10-2:30-7\, Sun-10:30-3. \nEntry Fee: $40 pre-registered by 8/4. $50 on site. On site – cash only. Max one 1/2-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2; MCA membership required\, O.S.A.\, available on site from $5. \nEntries/Info: Randy Merrell\, 5556 NW Moonlight Meadow Dr.\, Lee’s Summit\, MO 64064\, rwmerrell@gmail.com\, 321-277-2751.  \nMCA General Membership Meeting—9:30-10:15am Sunday.  \nAdditional info: https://goo.gl/E3SqGi.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/missouri-open/
LOCATION:Unity Village Hotel\, 1901 NW Blue Parkway\, Unity Village\, MO\, 64065\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Randy Merrell":MAILTO:rwmerrell@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170708T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170709T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181711
CREATED:20170411T171805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170709T135045Z
UID:899-1499502600-1499626800@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Missouri Class Championship
DESCRIPTION:Where every player can become a State Champion! \n5SS\, G/115 d5. \nLocation: Saint Louis University\, Busch Student Center\, St. Louis Room-3rd floor\, 20 N. Grand Blvd.\, St. Louis\, MO 63103. \nPrizes: $200-1st\, $100-2nd\, in each section: Master\, X\, A\, B\, C\, D\, E/Under 1200. The 2017 Missouri Class Champion Plaque awarded to the winner of each section. \nRegistration: 8:30-9:45 \nRound times: Sat-10-2:30-7\, Sun-9:30-2:30 \nEntry Fee: $35 pre-registered by 7/7. $40 on site. On Site cash only. Email bdhowe@yahoo.com for online payment instructions. Free Entry to GM/IM. Max 1 half bye; MCA required\, O.S.A.\, available on site from $5. \nEntries/Info: Bob Howe\, 210 N. Olive St.\, Pacific\, MO 63069 (636) 234.7928\, bdhowe@yahoo.com. \n“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) Other state players welcome.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/missouri-class-championship/
LOCATION:SLU\, Busch Student Center\, 20 N. Grand Blvd\, Saint Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170708T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170708T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181711
CREATED:20170411T171336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170411T171336Z
UID:896-1499502600-1499547600@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Missouri Novice Championship
DESCRIPTION:A Rated Beginner Open Tournament (RBO) \nOpen only to new/unrated players or players Rated under 1000 \n4 rounds\, Game in 60 d5 \nLocation: Saint Louis University\, Busch Student Center\, St. Louis Room-3rd floor\, 20 N. Grand Blvd.\, St. Louis\, MO 63103 \nRegistration: 8:30-9:45. \nRound Times: 10am\, 1\, 3:345\, 6:30. \nEntry Fee: $15 pre-registered (payment received by 7/7) $20 on site. Email bdhowe@yahoo.com for online payment instructions. MCA Required available onsite for $5\, (O.S.A)\, No byes. \nPrizes: based on 20: 1st $150 + Novice State Champion Trophy\, 2nd $100\, 3rd $50. \nEntries/Info: Bob Howe\, 210 N. Olive St.\, Pacific\, MO 63069\, (636) 234.7928\, bdhowe@yahoo.com
URL:https://mochess.org/event/missouri-novice-championship/
LOCATION:SLU\, Busch Student Center\, 20 N. Grand Blvd\, Saint Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170603T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181711
CREATED:20170411T170955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170411T171033Z
UID:894-1496480400-1496525400@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2017 Cape Girardeau Open
DESCRIPTION:4SS\, G/75 d5. \nLocation: SEMO Campus\, University Center\, 388 N. Henderson Ave.\, Cape Girardeau\, MO 63701. \nSections: Open and U/1400 \nPrizes: Each Section: $100 1st\, $60 2nd \nReg.: 9-9:45am \nRound times: 10\, 1\, 3:45\, 6:30. \nEF: $20 pre-registered\, $25 on site. Site entries cash only. Max 1 half bye; MCA required\, O.S.A.\, available on site. \nEntries/Info: Bob Howe\, bdhowe@yahoo.com\, 210 N. Olive St.\, Pacific\, MO 63069: (636) 234.7928.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2017-cape-girardeau-open/
LOCATION:SEMO University Center\, 388 N. Henderson Ave.\, Cape Girardeau\, MO\, 63701\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170408T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170409T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181711
CREATED:20170110T193344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170110T193344Z
UID:808-1491638400-1491764400@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2017 Missouri State University Open
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 8th – 9th\, 2017 \nLocation: Plaster Student Union\nBallroom (3rd floor)\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 10:00\, 2:30. \nEntry Fee: $30 if registered by 4/7\, $40 on site: $10 discount to current MSU students or chess club members. Scholastic (K-12)\, play for rating only\, $15 if registered by 4/7\, $25 at site: $5 discount to current MSU students and club members. 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/Unrated: $150\, $120; U1600 $90; U1400 $60; U1200 $40\n5.0 Bonus: $40 \nRegistration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 4/8\, or checks  (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed\, to be received by 4/7/2017. Preference that all players be current USCF members by 4/8/2017 and through 4/9/2017. 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/2017-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170401T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181711
CREATED:20170216T145614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170216T145614Z
UID:844-1491037200-1491075000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Columbia Spring Open
DESCRIPTION:Location: Parkade Center\, Lower Level \nRegistration: Email to bdhowe@yahoo.com or 9-9:45am on-site. \nRound times: 10\, 12:30\, 2:45\, 5:15. \nEF: $5\, No Prizes\, play for rating enjoyment only: USCF and MCA membership required\, available on site.\nO.S.A. \nInfo: Bob Howe (636) 234.7928\, email: bdhowe@yahoo.com
URL:https://mochess.org/event/columbia-spring-open/
LOCATION:Parkade Center\, 601 Business Loop 70 West\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170319
DTSTAMP:20260405T181711
CREATED:20170209T032542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170209T032542Z
UID:833-1489795200-1489881599@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2017 Missouri Scholastic Championship
DESCRIPTION:Click for brochure
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2017-missouri-scholastic-championship/
LOCATION:Battle High School\, 7575 St. Charles Road\, Columbia\, MO\, 65202\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170304T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170304T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181711
CREATED:20170110T193100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170110T193100Z
UID:806-1488614400-1488655800@mochess.org
SUMMARY:7th 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: 9:30\, 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 3/3\, $40 at site. Scholastic (K-12)\, play for rating only\, $15 if registered by 3/3\, $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 3/4/2017\, or checks  (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed\, to be received by 3/3/2017. Preference that all players USCF memberships are current through 3/4/2017. 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 9:00 \nTD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554 \nPlease bring set\, clock\, board\, and score sheets.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/7th-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181711
CREATED:20170110T194805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170110T194805Z
UID:815-1486206000-1486234800@mochess.org
SUMMARY:9th Annual Metro Saint Louis Class Championship
DESCRIPTION:Format: 3SS\, G/85;d5. \nRegistration: \n\nFree entries for GMs and IMs.\nEF: $50\, $40 for annual members of the club if registered by 2/3.\nReg:  10-10:45.\n\nRounds: \n\nRds: 11\, 2:30\, 6.\nOne 1/2 point bye if declared before round 1.\n\nPrize Fund: \n\n$2000 UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED!!\nMaster/Expert Section $500-$300-$200.\n $200 for 1st in each Section: A\, B\, C\, D\, U1200/UNR.\n Players must compete in their own class.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/9th-annual-metro-saint-louis-class-championship/
LOCATION:SLU – Center for Global Citizenship\, 3800 Lindell Blvd\, Saint Louis\, MO\, 63108\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181711
CREATED:20170110T194326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170110T194357Z
UID:811-1484992800-1485030600@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Chess Like It Oughta Be
DESCRIPTION:Format: 5SS\, G/45;d5 \nRegistration: \n\nFree entries for GMs and IMs.\nEF: $10\, $5 for annual members of the club if registered by 1/20.\nRegistration: 10-10:45 a.m.\n\nRounds: \n\nRounds: 11\, 12:45\, 3:00\, 4:45\, 6:30.\nTwo 1/2 point byes if declared before round 2.\n\nPrize Fund: \n\nOne section: $205 Unconditionally Guaranteed!\n$50-$30. $25 for 1st in each Section: A\, B\, C\, D\, U1200/UNR.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/811/
LOCATION:SLU – Center for Global Citizenship\, 3800 Lindell Blvd\, Saint Louis\, MO\, 63108\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170114T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181711
CREATED:20161217T194217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161217T194407Z
UID:801-1484380800-1484420400@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Southwest MO Diehards' Winter Open
DESCRIPTION:The Southwest MO Diehards’ Winter Open\n$540 Guaranteed \nIn Memory of Fred Hallam\, John L. Patterson & Ed Sayre \nDate:January 14\, 2017\nLocation: Hilton Garden Inn\n2644 E. 32nd St.\nJoplin\, MO 64804 \nSponsored by Gary White\, 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\nOne section\nOne 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 2 \nRound Times: 9:30\, 11:45\, 2:30\, 4:45 \nEntry fee: $30 if registered by 1/13\, $40 at site. Scholastic (K-12)\, play for rating only\, $15 if registered by 1/13\, $20 at site. MCA membership required for MO residents; available on-site. \nPrizes: $540 prize fund guaranteed. \n\n\n\n\nOpen: $200\, $150\, $100\, $50; U1400: $ 40; UNR play for Open prizes\n\nRegistration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on on-site\, or checks  (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed\, to be received by 1/13/2017. Preference that all players must be current USCF 1/14/2017. 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/southwest-mo-diehards-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161211T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161211T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181711
CREATED:20161201T180312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161201T180312Z
UID:741-1481448600-1481450400@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2016 General Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Missouri Chess Association General Membership Meeting\nPrior to Round 4 of the Missouri Open Championship. 
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2016-general-membership-meeting/
LOCATION:Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis\, 4657 Maryland Ave\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63108\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181711
CREATED:20160915T150612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160915T184817Z
UID:682-1481308200-1481482800@mochess.org
SUMMARY:The Missouri Open Championship
DESCRIPTION:Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 20 \n2016 MISSOURI OPEN: $3000 Guaranteed Prize Fund. 5SS\, G/115 d5. 4657 Maryland Ave.\, Saint Louis\, MO 63108. \n  \n2-sections: \nOPEN: Overall Prizes: $500-1st $400-2nd\, $300-3rd. Class Prizes: $150-1st in each: Master (2200-2399)\, X\, A\, B. \nRESERVE (U1600): Overall Prizes: $250-1st\, $200-2nd\, $150-3rd. Class Prizes: $125-1st in each C\, D\, E\, U1000/Unr. \nUpset Prizes: $50 for highest upset in each section. \n  \nEntry Fee: $50 pre-registered\, $60 on site. Special Discounts: $10 off entry fee for: Seniors (50+)\, New/Unrateds\, and Players traveling 100+ mi one-way\, only 1 special discount can be applied \n  \n Registration: Sat-9-9:30am. \n  \nRounds: Sat-10/2:30/7\, Sun-10:00/2:30. Max one ½-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2. \n  \nMISSOURI QUICK CHAMPIONSHIP: 4SS\, G/29 d0 (QR). \nPrizes: b/20\, $100-1st Overall\, $50-2nd\, $50-1st U1600. \nReg.: 6:30-7pm Friday. \nRounds: 7/8/9/10pm. \nEF: $10. \n  \nEntries/Info: Bob Howe\, 210 N. Olive\, Pacific\, MO 63069. bdhowe@yahoo.com\, 636-234-7928. Email for Online payment options.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/the-missouri-open-championship/
LOCATION:Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis\, 4657 Maryland Ave\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63108\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181711
CREATED:20160915T143736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160915T143736Z
UID:675-1478941200-1478984400@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Cape Girardeau Open
DESCRIPTION:4SS\, G/70 d5. SEMO Campus\, University Center\, 3rd Floor. 388 N. Henderson Ave.\, Cape Girardeau\, MO 63701; Sections: Open and U/1400: Prizes: Each Section: $100 1st\, $70 2nd Reg.: 9-9:45am; Round times: 10\, 1\, 3:30\, 6:30 EF: $20 pre-registered\, $25 on site.\nSite entries cash only.\nMax 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/
LOCATION:SEMO University Center\, 388 N. Henderson Ave.\, Cape Girardeau\, MO\, 63701\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161022T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181711
CREATED:20160828T161757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161009T181348Z
UID:656-1477125000-1477242000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2016 Springfield Open
DESCRIPTION:Springfield Open \nDate: October 22nd – 23rd\, 2016 \nLocation: Plaster Student Union\nPSU Ballroom — East Side (room changed from 317)\n1110 E Madison St\nSpringfield\, MO 65897 \nCo-hosted by the MSU Chess Club\, Joplin Chess Club and 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 8:30\, 1:00. \nEntry Fee: $30 if registered by 10/21\, $40 on site: $10 discount to current MSU and SPBCC members. Scholastic (K-12)\, play for rating only\, $15 if registered by 10/21\, $20 at site: $5 discount to current MSU and SPBCC members. 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/Unrated: $150\, $120; U1600 $90; U1400 $60; U1200 $40\n5.0 Bonus: $40 \nUNRATED and SCHOLASTIC \nFormat: October 22nd only\, 4 round Swiss\, Game in 60 with 5 second delay (G/60\,d5)\, not rated\nOne 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 2 \nRound Times: Sat 10:00\, 12:30\, 3:00\, 5:30 \nEntry Fee: $10 if registered by 10/21\, $15 on site \nPrizes: Plaques to top-2 adults and top-2 K-12. \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 10/21/2016. Preference that all players in the OPEN be current USCF members by 10/21/2016. 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# (for the OPEN)\, rating and section playing. \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/2016-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:20160723T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T181711
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160214T174922Z
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SUMMARY:Des Moines Summer Open
DESCRIPTION:(IASCA GP Qualifier) \nOne open section only. Open to all. 5SS. USCF rated only. One 1/2 bye allowed\, players entering after the start of round 1 will receive a one 1/2 bye. The site is in the room\, Salon A. Salon A is very easy to find. Go straight to Salon A beyond the front  desk. \nTournament location: Ramada Des Moines Airport Hotel\, 1810 Army Post Rd\, Des Moines\, IA 50315 Phone: 515-287-6464/Fax: 515-287-5818  reservations@desmoinesairporthotel.com Hotel information \nReg: 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM \nTime Control: G/2 hours + 5 sec delay \nRounds: Saturday 10-3-8; Sunday 11-4 \nPrizes: Open Section (b/25) 1st Place = $240\, 2nd Place = $200\, 3rd Place = $160\,  U1600 1st = $120\, U1600 2nd = $80 \nEntry Fee: Individual = $50\, College student =  $10\, High school student = $10\, Middle school student = $10\, Elementary school student = $10 USCF Membership required. IASCA Membership required. Other state memberships accepted. Memberships available on site. \nDirections: From  the North Take I-35 South\, merges with I-80 West\, Exit 87B\, on the outskirts of Des Moines. Remain on I-35 South until Hwy 5 South\, Exit 68 -toward Airport\, Carlisle\, Norwalk. Go to Fleur Drive\, Exit 97. Take a left on Fleur Drive\, continue for 1 mile until 2nd set of lights. Turn right onto Army Post Road\, 1st building on the right 1 block of Fleur Dr. From the South While on I-35 Northbound take Hwy 5 South\, Exit 68 -toward Des Moines Airport\, to Fleur Drive\, Exit 97. Turn left\, continue for 1 mile until 2nd set of lights. Turn right onto Army Post Road\, 1st building on the right\, 1 block of Fleur. From the East From I-80 take I-35 South\, Exit 123B -towards Kansas City. Take Hwy 5  South\, Exit 68 -toward Carlisle and Norwalk\, to Fleur Drive\, Exit 97. Take a left on Fleur Drive\, continue for 1 mile until 2nd set of lights. Turn right onto Army Post Road\, 1st Building on right\, 1 block of Fleur Drive. From the West From I-80 take Hwy 65  South\, Exit 141 -toward Pleasant Hill\, Des Moines\, Indianola. This is the bypass -Hwy 65 South merges into Hwy 5 North. Continue on the bypass until Fleur Drive\, Exit 97.  Turn right on Fleur Drive\, continue for 1 mile until 2nd set of lights. Turn right onto Army Post Road\, 1st building on the right\, 1 block of Fleur. From Airport Turn right out  of airport\, go about 0.5 miles to 1st stoplight. Turn left onto Army Post Road\, 1st  building on the right\, 1 block of Fleur Drive. \nAdditional information: No smoking. Wheelchair accessible. Please bring your set\, clock\, and board. Free parking. Interpreter provided. Analysis and skittles need to be played outside the tournament site\, not in the tournament site. Spectators welcome. Please be quiet during the  tournament. \nCellphone policy: Please turn off or silence your cell phone before you  start your game. First offense: Subtract 10 minutes or half the remaining time from a player’s clock. 2nd offense (and subsequent) offense for the same player during the  same event: loss of the game currently in progress. \nOrganizer and Chief TD contact  information: Mathew Jacob\, mmjacob20@yahoo.com You can pay your cash or check at site\, no mail please.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/des-moines-summer-open/
LOCATION:Ramada Des Moines Airport Hotel\, 1810 Army Post Rd\, Des Moines\, MO\, 50315\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Mathew Jacob":MAILTO:mmjacob20@yahoo.com
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