Missouri Chess Association

Kansas Open
2016-07-15 19:00 - 2016-07-16 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Crown Plaza Kansas City – Overland Park, 12601 W 95th St, Lenexa, 66215, United States
http://www.kansaschess.org/htdocs/2016KansasOpenFlier2.pdf

Site: Crown Plaza Hotel, 12601 W 95th St, Lenexa, KS 66215. 3 sections: (7/16 and 7/17) 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 7/9, $55 thereafter. Special: $10 discount for advance entry into both KS Open + Blitz, $10 entry fee for Scholastics, not competing for cash, but for plaques in Reserve or Amateur (and Blitz). Free Scholastic entry for some (see website).
Reg.: 7/16 8:00-9:30am. Rds.: 7/16: 10-2:30-7, 7/17: 9:30-2:00.
KANSAS BLITZ CHESS: 1 section: (7/15), 5SS, G/10 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 7/9, $35 thereafter. $10 entry fee for all Scholastics not competing for cash. Reg.: 7/15 6-6:45pm. Rds.: 7:00, 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9.
KANSAS BUGHOUSE: 1 section: (7/15) 4pm. (details- see website) HR: Crowne Plaza reservation at 913-217-1000 or 844-613-8134. KCA Memb. req’d for all Kansas residents ($7 adult, $5 Sch.) participating in any Kansas Open event. 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
NOTE- currently (4/8/16) the 95th St exit off I-35 is closed and it is uncertain if it will be open in time for the 2016 Kansas Open in July. May need to use 87th st exit and south on Quivera to 95th st, then west unless 95th St exit is opened in time.

Columbia College Open
2016-03-26 09:00 - 19:00 | Lee Room, Dulaney Hall, 1007 Rogers St, Columbia, MO, 65216, United States
4SS, G/60 d5. Location: Columbia College, Lee Room, Dulaney Hall, 600 N. 8th St., Columbia, MO 65126. www.ccis.edu/about/campusmap.asp for an interactive map. Registration: Email to bdhowe@yahoo.com or 9-9:45am on-site. Round times: 10, 12:30, 2:45, 5 EF: $5, No Prizes, play for rating and enjoyment only: USCF and MCA membership required, available on site. O.S.A. Info: Bob Howe (636) 234.7928, bdhowe@yahoo.com.

2016 Four States Winter Open
2016-03-05 08:00 - 19:00 | Hilton Garden Inn – Joplin, 2644 E. 32nd St, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
6th Annual Four States Winter Open
Date: March 5, 2016
Location: Hilton Garden Inn
2644 E. 32nd St.
Joplin, MO 64804
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, 11:15, 2:15, 4:30 (or ASAP after round 3 completes). Lunch break between rounds 2 and 3
Entry fee: $30 if registered by 3/4, $40 at site. Scholastic (K-12), play for rating only, $15 if registered by 3/4, $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 3/5/2016, or checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed, to be received by 3/4/2016. Preference that all players must be current USCF members by 3/4/2016 and current through 3/5/2016. 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.
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 9:00
TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554
Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.

Missouri State Chess Championship
2015-09-26 09:00 - 2015-09-27 19:00 | Howard Johnson Inn, 3100 I-70 Dr. SE, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
*A State Championship Event*

2015 MISSOURI OPEN:$3000 Guaranteed Prize Fund.5SS, G/115, d5. 3100 I-70 Dr. SE, Columbia, MO 65201.

2-sections: OPEN: Overall Prizes: $500-1st $300-2nd, $250-3rd. Class Prizes: $150-1st in each: Master (2200-2399), X, A, B. RESERVE Section (U1600): Overall Prizes: $300-1st, $200-2nd, $150-3rd. Class Prizes: $125-1st in each C, D, E, U1000, Unrated. Upset Prizes: $50 for highest upset in each section.
Entry Fee: $50 pre-registered, $60 on site. Free to GM/IM’s, EF from prizes. Special Discounts: $5 off entry fee for: Seniors (50+), Kids (K-12), or New/Unrated players.
Registration: Sat-9-9:45am. Rounds: Sat-10/2:30/7, Sun-10:30/3. Max one ½-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2.
MISSOURI BLITZ CHAMPIONSHIP: 5SS, G/5 d0 (BR). Prizes: $75-1s, $50-2nd, $25-3rd. EF: $10. Reg: 8-8:30am Sunday. Rounds paired ASAP. State Championship plaques to highest finishing Missouri resident in each event. MCA membership req’d, available on site from $5, OSA.
Entries/Info: Bob Howe, 210 N. Olive, Pacific, MO 63069.

Bdhowe@yahoo.com, 636-234-7928
Hotel Info: Chess Rate $59, Howard Johnson Inn, 573-474-6161

Joplin Summer Open
2015-08-29 08:00 - 19:00 | Joplin Holiday Inn, 3402 Arizona Ave, Joplin, MO, 64804, United States
4SS, G/60, d5.

Joplin Holiday Inn, 3615 Range Line Rd, Joplin, MO 64804.
2 Sections, Open: $120-80, U1600 60. U1400: $80-60. 4.0 bonus $20. Sections may be combined for pairing purposes.
Prizes: b/25 non-scholastic entries.
EF: $30 by 8/28, $40 at door. Scholastic (rating-only) $15 by 8/28, $20 at door. Email entry for lower rate. MCA membership required, OSA
Reg: 8:00-8:50.
Rounds: 9-11:15-2-4:15.
Byes: One 1/2 point bye if requested before round 2
Ent: martin.stahl@joplinchess.org with cash on-site or mailed to Joplin Chess Club, 2609 New Hampshire, Joplin, MO 64804. Checks payable to Martin Stahl.
Info: joplinchess.org, martin.stahl@joplinchess.org, 417-483-1554.

ICCC August Chess Tournament
2015-08-08 08:00 - 16:00 | Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 South Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS, 66062-5617, United States
USCF and KCA membership required.
4 round Swiss, Game in 60 with 5 sec delay.
Entry Fee: $30 Flat rate.
Prize (Based on 30 players): First overall $120, 1st in Class A, B, C, D and under: $100. Need 3+ players in each class for advertised prize or $30 for winner(s) (prorated).
Beginner’s section: entry fee $10, 4 round Swiss, game in 25 minutes, not USCF rated, no membership required. Medals for top six players, finish before 2:00 pm.
Registration: 8:00-8:45 am.
Rounds: 9:00, 11:30am and asap.
No computers, no smoking, wheelchair accessible.

2015 Missouri Class Championship
2015-06-27 08:30 - 2015-06-28 18:30 | Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis, 4657 Maryland Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63108, United States
Where every player can become a State Champion! 5SS, G/115 d5.
Location: The Missouri Chess Association will host the tournament at The Chess Club and Scholastic Center. 4657 Maryland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108.
Prizes: $150-1st, $75-2nd, in each section: Master, Expert, A, B, C, D, E/Under 1200. The 2015 Missouri Class Champion Plaque awarded to the winner of each section.
Registration: 8:30-9:30;
Round times: Sat-10-2:30-7, Sun-9:30-2
Entry Fee: $35 pre-registered by 6/26. $40 on site. On Site cash only. 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.

2015 Missouri Novice Championship
2015-06-27 08:30 - 20:30 | Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis, 4657 Maryland Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63108, 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: Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis. 4657 Maryland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108.
Registration: 8:30-9:30.
Round Times: 10am, 1, 3:30, 6.
Entry Fee: $15 pre-registered (payment received by 6/26) $20 on site. MCA Required available onsite for $5, (O.S.A), No 1/2pt byes.
Prizes: based on 10: 1st $100 + Novice State Champion Trophy, 2nd $60 3rd $30.
Entries/Info: Bob Howe, 210 N. Olive St., Pacific, MO 63069 (636) 234.7928 bdhowe@yahoo.com

Port of Burlington Open - Iowa
2015-06-06 08:30 - 2015-06-07 19:00 | Port of Burlington Welcome Center, 400 Front St., Burlington, IA, 52601, United States
Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10 (Enhanced)
5-SS, G/90+30s.
Port of Burlington Welcome Center, 400 Front St., Burlington, IA 52601
$750 Guaranteed.
Open $150+Trophy-100-75 U2000 $100 U1800 $100; U1600 $75 U1400 $75. U1200 $75.
EF: $45 till June 3rd then $55; IM and GM free with ($45 deducted from prize). Iowa State Membership (if resident of Iowa) Req’d, Other States Welcome.
Reg.: Ends 15 min before round 1.
Rds.: Sat 10:00am; 2:30pm; 7:30pm; Sun 9:00am; 2:00pm. One half point bye if requested before round 1.
Ent: Eric Vigil, 445 Galway Dr., Iowa City, IA 52246. evigil@gmail.com 319-621-3116 or online at https://www.onlineregistration.cc/
Additional Info: USCF and FIDE Rated. June 2014 USCF Rating supplement will be used for Pairing Purposes. FIDE rules will be used. Life Master Pete Karagianis will be giving a Lecture Friday Evening at the Mississippi Manor Bed and Breakfast at 6PM. 2015 IASCA GP Qualifier Event.

Wellsburg Open and Reserve
2015-05-02 08:15 - 19:45 | Wellsburg Reformed Church, 617 E 4th St, Wellsburg, IA, 50680, United States
4-SS, G75 d5 May 2, 2015. Wellsburg Open and Reserve
Wellsburg Reformed Church, 617 E 4th St., Wellsburg, IA 50680
Open Prizes ($1000 Guaranteed): 1st: $400, 2nd: $250, 3rd: $150, U2000 and U1800: $100 each.
Reserve Prizes ($300 Guaranteed): 1st: $150, 2nd: $100, Top U1400: $50
Open Entry Fee: $50 if received on or before April 30th. $55 on site.
Reserve Entry Fee: $20 if received on or before April 30th. $30 on site.
Onsite registration: 8:15-8:45
Rounds: 9:00, 12:15, 3:00, 5:45 or ASAP.
Send entry fee to: Bethany Carson 15898 D Avenue, Ackley, IA 50601 or email bethany.carson@outlook.com
Additional Info: Free Wi-Fi. Free parking. Quiet location.
Casey’s pizza will be delivered after the first round.
The tournament room is spacious, and there are skittles rooms downstairs for relaxing and bughouse.
Please bring your set, board, and clock

MSU Spring Open
2015-04-25 08:00 - 18:45 | Strong Hall,Rm 300, Missouri State University, 900 S Holland Ave, Springfield, MO, 65897, United States
4SS, G/60, d5. Strong Hall Rm 300, 900 S Holland Ave, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO 65897.
2 Sections, Open: $120-80, U1600 60. U1400: $60-40. 4.0 bonus $20. Sections may be combined for pairing purposes. Prizes: b/25 non-scholastic entries. EF: $20 by 4/24, $30 at door. Scholastic (rating-only) $10 by 4/24, $15 at door. Email entry for lower rate. Reg: 8:00-8:50. Rounds: 9-11:15-2-4:15. Ent: martin.stahl@joplinchess.org with cash on-site or mailed to Joplin Chess Club, 2609 New Hampshire, Joplin, MO 64804. Checks payable to Martin Stahl. Info: joplinchess.org, martin.stahl@joplinchess.org, 417-483-1554.

Kansas - ICCC April Chess Tournament
2015-04-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Indian Creek Community Church, 12480 South Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS, 66062-5617, United States
ICCC April Chess Tournament

Saturday 4/25/2015

Room 025-026, Indian Creek Community Church
12480 South Black Bob Road, Olathe, KS 66062-5617

USCF and KCA membership required.
4 round Swiss, Game in 60 with 5 sec delay.
Entry Fee: $30 Flat rate.

Prize (Based on 30 players): First overall $120, 1st in Class A, B, C, D and under: $100. Need 3+ players in each class for advertised prize or $30 for winner(s) (prorated).

Scholastic players have an option to pay $15 entry fee with no cash prize. Medals for top six players.

Registration: 8:00-8:45 am.
Rounds: 9:00, 11:30am and asap.
No computers, no smoking, wheelchair accessible.

Tournament chess set, board and bag: $20/set
Private chess lesson: $20/hour

Contact Jason Qian: 913-638-0123, qianqs@yahoo.com
