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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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: [...]

*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 [...]

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 [...]

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 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, .

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: [...]

(IASCA GP Qualifier) One 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. Tournament location: Ramada Des [...]

Springfield Open Date: October 22nd - 23rd, 2016 Location: Plaster Student Union PSU Ballroom -- East Side (room changed from 317) 1110 E Madison St Springfield, MO 65897 Co-hosted by the MSU 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 [...]