Missouri Chess Association

2018 Springfield Open
2018-10-27 08:00 - 2018-10-28 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Plaster Student Union, 1110 E Madison St, Springfield, MO, 65897, United States
Location: Plaster Student Union
Room 308/312
1110 E Madison St
Springfield, MO 65897
Co-hosted by the MSU Chess Club and Joplin Chess Club
Scholastic Event sponsored by the Springfield Park Board Chess Club
OPEN
Format: 5 round Swiss, Game in 90 with 30 second increment (G/90,+30), regular rated
One 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 3
Round Times: Sat 10:00, 2:30, 7:00; Sun 10:00, 2:30.
Entry Fee: $30 if registered by 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
Prizes: $510 prize fund based on 25 non-scholastic Open entries. Scholastic entries count as half.
Open: $160, $125; U1600 $100; U1400 $75; U1200 $50
5.0 Bonus: $40
Registration: 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.
Registration info can be sent to:
martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
or
Joplin Chess Club
2609 New Hampshire
Joplin, Mo 64804
Please include name, address, phone, e-mail, USCF ID# and rating.
On-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m, ends at 9:30. First round at 10:00
Parking: Lots can be located on the following map. Metered spaces may be monitored 24/7 and individually signed spaces and some lots are permit only (lots 5, 9A, 10A), Lot 18 is prohibited on weekends. http://www.missouristate.edu/visitors/parking.htm
https://map.missouristate.edu/#!z=17&ll=37.199775,-93.278711&q=Plaster%20Student%20Union%2C%20Robert%20W.&layer=parking
TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554
Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.

Drury University’s National Chess Day Open
2018-10-13 15:30 - 2018-10-14 17:30 | Drury University, 900 N Benton Ave, Springfield, MO, 65802, United States
Drury University, 900 North Benton Ave., Springfield, MO. 65802. Lay Hall Room 310. 4SS. G/60 d0.

Round times: Sat. 4:30/ Sun. 10:00/12:45/3:00.

EF: $1. Winner takes all and their name will be engraved on the DUCC plaque.

Contact: Adam Whitaker at CleverChess1@gmail.com.

Springfield National Chess Day Blitz
2018-10-13 09:00 - 14:30 | Southside Senior Center, 2215 S. Freemont Ave., Springfield, MO, 65804, United States
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,
Open. Prizes to top 3 finishers.

EF: $5 (or more as donation to benefit the Southside Senior Center). USCF membership required.

On Site Reg.: 9-9:30.

Rounds: 10, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:30, 1:00, 1:30.

Byes: 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/

2018 Missouri Open
2018-09-15 09:00 - 2018-09-16 18:00 | Parkade Center, 601 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
$2500 Guaranteed Prize Fund
Parkade Center, 601 Business Loop 70 W, Columbia, MO 65203
5SS, G/115 d5. 2-sections:
OPEN: Overall Prizes: $400-1st $300-2nd, $200-3rd. Class Prizes: $150-1st in each: Master (2200-2399), X, A, B.
RESERVE (U1600): Overall Prizes: $250-1st, $200-2nd, $150-3rd. Class Prizes: $100-1st in each C, D, E, U1000/Unr.
Upset Prizes: $50 for highest upset in each section.
EF: $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.
Reg.: Sat-9-9:45am.
Rounds: Sat-10/2:30/7, Sun-9:30/2.
Max one 1/2-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2. State Championship plaques to highest finishing Missouri resident in each section. MCA membership req’d, available on site from $5, OSA.
Extra: MCA General Membership meeting will be held Sunday at 08:30
Entries/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

64th Iowa Open Championship
2018-08-25 08:30 - 2018-08-26 19:00 | Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E 9th St., Coralville, IA, 52241, United States
(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.

Reg: 8:30am and ends at 9:30am

Rds: Sat 10:15, 2:30, & 7:30; Sun 9:30 & 2:30

EF: $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.
Prize 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.

Send Entry Fee to: IASCA, c/o Mark Capron, 3123 Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245 or register online at www.onlineregistration.cc

Additional 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

Directions: 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.

Mixed 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.

Iowa Quick Chess Championship
2018-08-24 18:00 - 22:30 | Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E 9th St., Coralville, IA, 52241, United States
Open to all.

6-SS, G/10 d3.

Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E 9th St. (I-80, SE side of Exit 242), Coralville, IA 52241.

Reg.: 6 – 6:45 pm or in advance.

Rds.: 7:00pm, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30.

EF: $25 if postmarked by 8/20; $35 On Site; $5 off if out of state. IM and GM Free (EF deducted)

Prize 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/
Additional 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.

IASCA Iowa Open Blitz Fundraiser
2018-08-19 12:00 - 17:00 | Millstream Brewery, 835 48th Ave, Amana, IA, 52203, United States
FIDE Rated! Live Polka Band 3-5pm.
6 rounds double swiss system, G/5 d2 seconds.
Prizes: Paper Certificate 1st thru 5th, U1800 U1600 u1400, u1200 u1000 and best upset game.

REG.: Ends 15 min before round 1.

Rds.: Sun 1:00pm then ASAP.

EF: $15.

ENT: 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.

Brian's Birthday Bash
2018-08-11 08:00 - 20:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Olathe, 12080 South Strang Line Road, Olathe, KS, 66062, United States
Within walking distances of several restaurants including Jimmy John’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, KC Joe’s, Panda Express, and many more.

Format: 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)

Registration: 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.
Registration 8:00AM – 9:30AM; Round 1 – 10:00AM; Lunch – 12:00PM; Round 2 – 12:45PM; Round 3 – 2:00PM; Round 4 – 5:15PM.
Entry 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.
Awards: 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.
Tournament Directors: NTD Brian Yang (Chief TD); NTD CJ Armenta (Assistant TD)
Equipment: Please bring boards and sets. None are supplied – very limited equipment in case players forget from Acerook Chess Club (10 boards & sets / 10 clocks).
Food and Drinks: Players may leave as soon as they are finished with the 1st round to get lunch but must return before 2nd round to not risk losing time.
Other: Players are expected to know the rules in U.S. Chess Federation’s official Rules of Chess – 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.
Questions? Contact Brian Yang at yang.brian@ymail.com

Venue: Hilton Garden Inn
12080 South Strang Line Road, Olathe, Kansas, 66062

Phone: 913-815-2345

Website: http:// hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/ en/hotels/kansas/hilton- garden-inn-olathe-MCIOLGI/ index.html

Kansas Open
2018-07-13 16:00 - 2018-07-15 19:00 | Kansas City – Overland Park, 12601 W 95th St, Lanexa, KS, 66215, United States
3 sections: (7/14 and 7/15) 5SS, G/120 d/5.
Prizes: $2070 b/80 non-scholastic rate entries,
Open(all): $350-250-150, U1900: $120.
Reserve(U1800): $300-200-100, U1600: $75.
Amateur(U1400): $250-150-75, U1200: $50.
Clear or tiebreak winner $25 bonus to top KS resident in each section.
EF: $45 mailed by 7/7, $55 thereafter.
Special: $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
Reg.: 7/14 8:00-9:30am. Rds.: 7/14: 10-2:30-7, 7/15: 9:30-2:00.
KANSAS BLITZ CHESS: 1 section: (7/13), 5-double-round swiss system, G/5 d/0.
Prizes: $580 b/40 non-scholastic rate entries, $200-120-80, U2100 – $60, U1800 – $60, U1500/Unrated – $60.
EF: $25 if mailed by 7/7, $35 thereafter. $10 entry fee for all Scholastics not competing for cash.
Reg.: 7/13 6-6:45pm. Rds.: 7:00, 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9.
KANSAS BUGHOUSE: 1 section: (7/13) 4pm. (details- see website)
HR: Clarion Hotel reservation at 913-217-1000.
KCA Memb. req’d for all Kansas residents ($7 adult, $5 Sch.) participating in any Kansas Open event. Other states welcome.
See website for full details: www.kansaschess.org.
Ent: 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

Missouri Novice Championship
2018-06-30 08:30 - 21:00 | Unity Village Hotel, 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO, 64065, United States
A Rated Beginner Open Tournament
Open only to new/unrated players or players Rated under 1000

4 rounds, Game in 60,d0
Registration: 8:30-9:30
Round Times: 10am, 1,3:45, 6:30
Entry Fee: $15 Paypal https://goo.gl/xF72VV. MCA Required available onsite for $5, (O.S.A), No byes.
Prizes: based on 20: 1st $120, 2nd $75 3rd $50 plus medals.
Entries/Info: Entries/Info: Randy Merrell, 5556 NW Moonlight Meadow Dr, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 rwmerrell@gmail.com321-277-2751

Missouri Class Championship
2018-06-29 20:00 - 2018-07-01 19:00 | Unity Village Hotel, 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO, 64065, United States
5SS, G/115 d5
Prizes: $$b/10 per section M/X $250/$150/$100 A,B,C,D,U1200 $125/$100/$75
The 2018 Missouri Class Champion Plaque awarded to the winner of each section.
Registration: 8:30-9:30
Round times: Sat-10-2:30-7, Sun-10:00-2:30
Entry Fee: $50. Paypal https://goo.gl/xF72VV On site – cash only. Max one ½-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2 ; USCF & MCA membership required, O.S.A., available on site.
Fri Night Blitz June 29th 9pm, G/5 d5
Reg: 8pm
Ent. $10
Prizes: $$b/15 $50/$40/$30,
8pm Master Ken Jones Lecture.
Entries/Info: Randy Merrell, 5556 NW Moonlight Meadow Dr, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064 rwmerrell@gmail.com 321-277-2751

KCF All-Girls National Championships
2018-04-20 - 2018-04-22 | Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, , 2233 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
presented BY
Kasparov Chess Foundation, Renaissance Knights Chess Foundation & USCF

DETAILS
Format: 6SS, G/90,d5
Entry 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.
Online Entry / Info: www.rknights.org/allgirls
Mailed 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.
Opening Ceremony: Fri 2:30pm.
Rounds: Rd. 1 – Fri 3:00pm; Rounds 2-4 – Sat 10:00am, 2:30pm, 6:30pm; Rounds 5-6 – Sun 9:00am & 1:00pm.
Awards: 5:00pm
Bye: 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.
Hotel: single – quad $159 Reservations: (888) 421-1442. Reserve early rate may increase / sell out.

SECTIONS / AWARDS
Age as of 1/1/2018
Under 8 top 15 individuals, top 500 – 799, top U500, top 6 schools
Under 10 top 16 individuals, top 700 – 999, top U700, top 6 schools
Under 12 top 16 individuals, top 900 – 1199, top U900, top 6 schools
Under 14 top 12 individuals, top 1100 – 1399, top U1100, top 4 schools
Under 16 top 8 individuals, Top 1300 – 1599, top U1300, top 3 schools
Under 18 top 8 individuals, Top 1500 – 1799, top U1500, top 3 schools
(top 3 players added for team scores)

SIDE EVENTS
Bughouse Tournament – Fri. 11:00 am, EF $30/team.
Blitz Tournament – Fri. 7pm, G5,d0, EF $20 by 4/9, $25 after or on site.

Any 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

Columbia Open
2018-04-14 09:00 - 20:30 | Parkade Center, 601 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
4-round Game/60, delay 5 sec
Registration: 9-9:45a.m, Round times: 10, 12:30, 2:45, 5:15
Entry fee: Only $5 – No prizes, play for rating and enjoyment only
MCA membership required for Missouri residents, available on site from $5
Current USCF Membership required
This 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.
Registration: Pre-registration by email is appreciated, but not required. All payments should be cash, on site, the day of the event.
Additional Information: contact Bob Howe
bdhowe@yahoo.com, 636-234-7928

All Girls Tournament
2018-04-14 09:00 - 20:00 | Parkade Center, 601 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
The tournament is open to all girl players, grades K-12.
Hosted by the Missouri Chess Association.
The tournament will be a 4 round, Game in 60 USCF Rated event.
Qualification: All Female players currently in Kindergarten through 12th grade, are welcome to play. USCF membership is required.
Rounds: G/60. 10, 12:30, 2:45, 5. Later rounds will start early if possible
Entry Fee: $5
Prizes:
State Champion Trophies to top 3 Overall.
Trophy to Top scorer in K-8, and Top scorer in K-5.
The 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.
Registration: Preregistration by email appreciated. Check-in
Saturday 9 – 9:45am. Include Name, grade, and USCF ID# to bdhowe@yahoo.com
Tournament is run concurrently with the High School Denker tournament and the Columbia Open tournament. Events have a shared location and round times for those traveling together.
Additional Information: Bob Howe 636-234-7928, Emails to Bdhowe@yahoo.com

MO HS Tournament of Champions
2018-04-14 09:00 - 20:00 | Parkade Center, 601 Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
This event is open to qualifying players in grades 9-12.
It is a 4 round, Game in 60, USCF Rated event to determine the individual State High School Champion.
Qualification: Players may qualify for the event at the State Scholastic Championships held in Columbia on March 18th, or players may qualify by USCF Rating.

State Qualifier: Players who score 3 points or more on Boards One or Two, and players who score 3.5 points or more on Board Three and Board Four qualify for the Tournament.
Rating: Any High School Player with a USCF rating over 1000 is automatically qualified to participate.

Entry Fee: only $5
Rounds: Game in 60, delay 5, Round times: 10am, 12:30, 2:45, 5:15
Prizes:
State Champion Trophies to top 5 finishers.
The 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.
Registration: Preregistration by email appreciated. Check-in
Saturday 9 – 9:45am. Include Name, grade, and USCF ID# to bdhowe@yahoo.com
Tournament is run concurrently with the Columbia Open Chess tournament and the Missouri All Girls qualifying tournament. Events have a shared location and round times for those traveling together.
Additional Information: Bob Howe 636-234-7928, Emails to Bdhowe@yahoo.com

2018 Missouri State University Open
2018-04-07 08:00 - 2018-04-08 19:00 | Plaster Student Union, 1110 E Madison St, Springfield, MO, 65897, United States
Location: Plaster Student Union
Room 315
1110 E Madison St
Springfield, MO 65897
Co-hosted by the MSU Chess Club and Joplin Chess Club
OPEN
Format: 5 round Swiss, Game in 90 with 30 second increment (G/90,+30), regular rated
One 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 3
Round Times: Sat 10:00, 2:30, 7:00; Sun 9:30, 2:30.
Entry 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
Prizes: $500 prize fund based on 25 non-scholastic entries. Scholastic entries count as half.
Open: $200-150, Class A, B, C, D, U1200/UNR $100 each.
5.0 Bonus: $40
Registration: 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.
Registration info can be sent to:
martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
or
Joplin Chess Club
2609 New Hampshire
Joplin, Mo 64804
Please include name, address, phone, e-mail, USCF ID#, and rating.
On-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m, ends at 9:30. First round at 10:00
Parking: Lots can be located on the following map. Metered spaces may be monitored 24/7 and individually signed spaces and some lots are permit only (lots 5, 9A, 10A), Lot 18 is prohibited on weekends. http://www.missouristate.edu/visitors/parking.htm
https://map.missouristate.edu/#!z=17&ll=37.199775,-93.278711&q=Plaster%20Student%20Union%2C%20Robert%20W.&layer=parking
TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554
Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.

2018 Missouri Scholastic Championship
2018-03-17 | Battle High School, 7575 St. Charles Road, Columbia, MO, 65202, United States
Full event details can be found by clicking the images below.
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8th Annual Four States Winter Open
2018-03-03 08:00 - 19:00 | Hilton Garden Inn – Joplin, 2644 E. 32nd St, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
Hosted by the Joplin Chess Club USCF affiliate
Format: 4 round Swiss, Game in 60 with 5 second delay (G/60,d/5), dual rated
Two sections; Open and Under 1400, sections may be combined for pairing purposes
One 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 2
Round Times: 9:00, 11:45, 2:30, 4:45 (or ASAP after round 3 completes). Lunch break between rounds 2 and 3
Entry 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.
Prizes: $360 prize fund based on 30 full-paid entries. Scholastic entries count as half.

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

Registration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 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.
Registration info can be sent to:
martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
or
Joplin Chess Club
2609 New Hampshire
Joplin, Mo 64804
Please include name, address, phone, e-mail, USCF ID# and rating.
On-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m., first round at 9:30
TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554
Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.

2018 US Amateur Team North
2018-02-16 17:30 - 2018-02-18 20:00 | Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, 1800 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg, IL, 60173, United States
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
Time Controls: Game/90 +30s increment from move 1. Rounds 1 and 2 in the 2-day schedule play Game/60, d5.
Entry 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 9:30amÂ on February 17 and onsite.
Individuals 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.
Team changes onsite or after 6pm on February 16, $20.
Prizes:
Winning team qualifies for national playoffs. Awards to:

top three teams
top teams with average rating Under 1900, Under 1600,Under 1300. and Under 1000
best team name
best costume or theme
top team composed of juniors (high school and younger)
top college team (all players in college)
top high school team (all players in high school)
top senior team (all players 50 and over)
top mixed doubles team (two women and two men)
top individual score on each board.

Prizes are Amazon gift cards.
Schedule:
3-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.
2-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.
Northern 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.
Hotel: 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.
To 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

10th Annual New Year Bash 2018
2018-01-06 08:00 - 20:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Olathe, 12080 South Strang Line Road, Olathe, KS, 66062, United States
$40 adults – $15 scholastics

https://www.acerook.com/s/NYB2018OfficialFlier.pdf

Within walking distances of several restaurants including Jimmy John’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, KC Joe’s, Panda Express, and many more.
Format: 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)

Registration: 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.
Registration 8:00AM – 9:30AM; Round 1 – 10:00AM; Lunch – 12:00PM; Round 2 – 12:45PM; Round 3 – 2:00PM; Round 4 – 5:15PM.
Entry 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.
Awards: 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.
Tournament Directors: NTD Brian Yang (Chief TD); ANTD CJ Armenta (Assistant TD)
Equipment: 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.
Food and Drinks: Players may leave as soon as they are finished with the 1st round to get lunch but must return before 2nd round to not risk losing time.
Other: Players are expected to know the rules in U.S. Chess Federation’s official Rules of Chess – 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.
Questions? Contact Brian Yang at yang.brian@ymail.com

Christmas Tree Open & Scholastic
2017-12-16 08:30 - 2017-12-17 18:00 | Unity Village Hotel, 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO, 64065, United States
https://goo.gl/YUt4UX
Open: 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.
Entry 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.
Box Lunch Available if purchased by December 4th.
Prices including tax $10.18 or $12.73 with drink.
Choice of Smoked Turkey Breast & Swiss Sandwich or Chicken Caesar Wrap
Includes Lettuce & Tomato, Mustard & Mayo, Salt & Pepper, Disposable Utensils
Pasta Salad, Chips, Whole Fruit, and Cookie. Drinks are Bottled Water or Soda.
The full flier can be viewed by Clicking HERE.

2017 Illinois Class State Championship
2017-11-19 | Hilton Lisle/Naperville, 3003 Corporate West Dr., Lisle, IL, 60532, United States
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.

Cape Girardeau Open
2017-11-11 09:00 - 21:00 | SEMO University Center, 388 N. Henderson Ave., Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701, United States
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

2017 Springfield Open
2017-11-04 08:00 - 2017-11-05 18:30 | Drury University, 900 N Benton Ave, Springfield, MO, 65802, United States
Springfield Open
Date: November 4th-5th, 2017
Location: Drury University
Trustee Science Center — Reed Auditorium
900 N Benton Ave
Springfield, MO 65802
Co-hosted by the Drury Chess Club, Joplin Chess Club and Springfield Park Board Chess Club
OPEN
Format: 5 round Swiss, Game in 90 with 30 second increment (G/90,+30), regular rated
One 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 3
Round Times: Sat 10:00, 2:30, 7:00; Sun 9:30, 2:00.
Entry 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
Prizes: $500 prize fund based on 25 non-scholastic entries. Scholastic entries count as half.
Open/Unrated: $150, $120; U1600 $90; U1400 $60; U1200 $40
5.0 Bonus: $40
UNRATED SCHOLASTIC
Format: 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.
One 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 2
Round Times: Sat 10:00, 12:00, 2:30, 4:30
Entry Fee: $5 if registered by 11/3, $10 on site
Prizes: Plaques for top-2 scoring in K-8 and K-12 sections.
Registration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 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.
Registration info can be sent to:
martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
or
Joplin Chess Club
2609 New Hampshire
Joplin, Mo 64804
Please include name, address, phone, e-mail, USCF ID# (for the OPEN), rating and section playing.
On-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m, ends at 9:30. First round at 10:00
TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554
Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.

Southwest MO Diehards' Fall Open
2017-09-23 08:00 - 2017-09-24 18:30 | Hilton Garden Inn – Joplin, 2644 E. 32nd St, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
The Southwest MO Diehards‘ Fall Open

Date: September 23rd – 24th, 2017
Location: Hilton Garden Inn
2644 E. 32nd St.
Joplin, MO 64804
OPEN

Format: 5 round Swiss, Game in 90 with 30 second increment (G/90,+30), regular rated
One 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 3
Round Times: Sat 10:00, 2:30, 7:00; Sun 9:30, 2:00.
Entry 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
Prizes: $200, $150; U1600 $100; U1400 $80; U1200/UNR $60
5.0 Bonus: $40
Registration: 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.
Registration info can be sent to:
martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
or
Joplin Chess Club
2609 New Hampshire
Joplin, Mo 64804
Please include name, address, phone, e-mail, USCF ID#, and rating.
On-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m, ends at 9:30. First round at 10:00
TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554
Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.

Missouri Open
2017-08-05 08:30 - 2017-08-06 19:30 | Unity Village Hotel, 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO, 64065, United States
5SS, G/120 d5.
Location: Unity Village Hotel, 1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO 64065, 888-377-0358.
Prizes: Prizes $$b/50.

Open: $500-1st Guaranteed, $250-2nd, U2000 $125, U1800 $100
Reserve 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.

Registration: 8:30-9:30
Round times: Sat-10-2:30-7, Sun-10:30-3.
Entry 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.
Entries/Info: Randy Merrell, 5556 NW Moonlight Meadow Dr., Lee’s Summit, MO 64064, rwmerrell@gmail.com, 321-277-2751.
MCA General Membership Meeting—9:30-10:15am Sunday.
Additional info: https://goo.gl/E3SqGi.

Missouri Class Championship
2017-07-08 08:30 - 2017-07-09 19:00 | SLU, Busch Student Center, 20 N. Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO, 63103, United States
Where every player can become a State Champion!
5SS, G/115 d5.
Location: Saint Louis University, Busch Student Center, St. Louis Room-3rd floor, 20 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103.
Prizes: $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.
Registration: 8:30-9:45
Round times: Sat-10-2:30-7, Sun-9:30-2:30
Entry 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.
Entries/Info: Bob Howe, 210 N. Olive St., Pacific, MO 63069 (636) 234.7928, bdhowe@yahoo.com.
“Playing up” one section is allowed. Players paired only with those in their own section. (Small sections could be combined for pairings only. Combined sections use prize pairing in last round) Other state players welcome.

Missouri Novice Championship
2017-07-08 08:30 - 21:00 | SLU, Busch Student Center, 20 N. Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, MO, 63103, United States
A Rated Beginner Open Tournament (RBO)
Open only to new/unrated players or players Rated under 1000
4 rounds, Game in 60 d5
Location: Saint Louis University, Busch Student Center, St. Louis Room-3rd floor, 20 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103
Registration: 8:30-9:45.
Round Times: 10am, 1, 3:345, 6:30.
Entry 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.
Prizes: based on 20: 1st $150 + Novice State Champion Trophy, 2nd $100, 3rd $50.
Entries/Info: Bob Howe, 210 N. Olive St., Pacific, MO 63069, (636) 234.7928, bdhowe@yahoo.com

2017 Cape Girardeau Open
2017-06-03 09:00 - 21:30 | SEMO University Center, 388 N. Henderson Ave., Cape Girardeau, MO, 63701, United States
4SS, G/75 d5.
Location: SEMO Campus, University Center, 388 N. Henderson Ave., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.
Sections: Open and U/1400
Prizes: Each Section: $100 1st, $60 2nd
Reg.: 9-9:45am
Round times: 10, 1, 3:45, 6:30.
EF: $20 pre-registered, $25 on site. 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.

2017 Missouri State University Open
2017-04-08 08:00 - 2017-04-09 19:00 | Plaster Student Union, 1110 E Madison St, Springfield, MO, 65897, United States
Date: April 8th – 9th, 2017
Location: Plaster Student Union
Ballroom (3rd floor)
1110 E Madison St
Springfield, MO 65897
Co-hosted by the MSU Chess Club and Joplin Chess Club
OPEN
Format: 5 round Swiss, Game in 90 with 30 second increment (G/90,+30), regular rated
One 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 3
Round Times: Sat 10:00, 2:30, 7:00; Sun 10:00, 2:30.
Entry Fee: $30 if registered by 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
Prizes: $500 prize fund based on 25 non-scholastic entries. Scholastic entries count as half.
Open/Unrated: $150, $120; U1600 $90; U1400 $60; U1200 $40
5.0 Bonus: $40
Registration: 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.
Registration info can be sent to:
martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
or
Joplin Chess Club
2609 New Hampshire
Joplin, Mo 64804
Please include name, address, phone, e-mail, USCF ID#, and rating.
On-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m, ends at 9:30. First round at 10:00
Parking: Lots can be located on the following map. Metered spaces may be monitored 24/7 and individually signed spaces and some lots are permit only (lots 5, 9A, 10A), Lot 18 is prohibited on weekends. http://www.missouristate.edu/visitors/parking.htm
https://map.missouristate.edu/#!z=17&ll=37.199775,-93.278711&q=Plaster%20Student%20Union%2C%20Robert%20W.&layer=parking
TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554
Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.
