Missouri Chess Association

Missouri Open State Championship
2026-09-12 08:30 - 2026-09-13 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Kaleidoscope Discovery Center, 609 N. Rolla St, Rolla, MO, 65401, United States
Format: 5-round Swiss, Game/90 + d/15. Three Sections:

Open: Overall Prizes: $500-1st , $300-2nd , $200-3rd
Class prizes: $200-1st in each – X, A, B.

Top Missouri resident earns 2026 State Champion Title & Plaque

Reserve (Under 1600): Overall Prizes: $300-1st ,$250-2nd ,$200-3rd
Class Prizes: $150-1st in each C, D, U1200.

Top Missouri resident earns Reserve Champion Title & Plaque

Novice (Under 1000/Unrated): One day (Saturday only) 4 round section for Beginner/Under 1000 rated players. Overall Prizes: $100-1 st ,$75-2 nd ,$50-3 rd
View the separate listing for the full details on this section!

Registration: Saturday 8:30-9:30 am.
Round Times: Saturday-10:00 am, 2:30 pm, 7:00 pm. Sunday-9:30 am, 2:00 pm.
Entry fee*: $60.00 by 6pm 9/10, $60.00 on site. Free Entry for IM/GMs.
Byes: Maximum one ½-point bye, must be declared by round 2.
Memberships: USCF-available on site; MCA membership required for MO residents, available on site from $5, Other States Accepted. (Out-of-State players are welcome to play and qualify for cash prizes.)
Entries/Information: Bob Howe, 210 N Olive St, Pacific, MO 63069. 
bdhowe@yahoo.com, (636) 234-7982

Online payment: www.paypal.me/mochess (Please include Name/USCF ID/Section in the notes.) or Checks payable to Bob Howe
Cash and credit cards accepted on site.

*SPECIAL DISCOUNTS:
$10 off entry fee for Pre-registering • Seniors (55+) • Brand New/Unrated Players • Players traveling over 120 miles (one way) to the tournament.
Must pre-register by 9/10/26 for discounts. (2 discount limit per player)

RHCL Frightful Fast Chess Frenzy 2026
2026-10-31 14:30 - 17:00 | Rolling Hills Library, 400 Mosaic Court, Saint Joseph, MO, 64506, United States
RHCL Frightful Fast Chess Frenzy 2026
Rolling Hills Library Riverside Branch

Looking for something to do on Halloween before the fun begins? Why not join us starting at 3pm for a blitz style chess tournament and see who spooks first. This will be a double round robin quad tournament, meaning that participants will play each other, round robin style, in two games per round: once as black and once as white. There is no fee. Some boards and clocks will be available, but feel free to bring your own. Registration in advance is appreciated. Round 1 will begin at 3pm, so please show up early.
Entrance Fee: Free!
Format: Double Round Robin Quads
Time Control: G/10;d0
For more information and to register, please visit our event page at: https://rhcl.org/qr/event/17060148
