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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144002
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144002
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170114T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144002
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161211T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161211T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144002
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144002
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144002
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161022T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144002
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:20260405T144002
CREATED:20160214T174530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160214T174922Z
UID:519-1469264400-1469390400@mochess.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144003
CREATED:20160226T014311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160411T180641Z
UID:530-1468609200-1468695600@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Kansas Open
DESCRIPTION:http://www.kansaschess.org/htdocs/2016KansasOpenFlier2.pdf \n  \nSite: Crown Plaza Hotel\, 12601 W 95th St\, Lenexa\, KS 66215. 3 sections: (7/16 and 7/17) 5SS\, G/120 d/5. \nPrizes: $2070 b/80 non-scholastic rate entries \nOpen(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. \nEF: $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). \nReg.: 7/16 8:00-9:30am. Rds.: 7/16: 10-2:30-7\, 7/17: 9:30-2:00. \nKANSAS 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. \nKANSAS 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 \nNOTE- 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.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/kansas-open/
LOCATION:Crown Plaza Kansas City – Overland Park\, 12601 W 95th St\, Lenexa\, 66215\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Laurence Coker":MAILTO:wlcoker7@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160326T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144003
CREATED:20160226T013509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160226T013509Z
UID:529-1458982800-1459018800@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Columbia College Open
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/columbia-college-open/
LOCATION:Lee Room\, Dulaney Hall\, 1007 Rogers St\, Columbia\, MO\, 65216\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160305T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144003
CREATED:20160214T175407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160214T175407Z
UID:523-1457164800-1457204400@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2016 Four States Winter Open
DESCRIPTION:6th Annual Four States Winter Open \nDate: March 5\, 2016 \nLocation: Hilton Garden Inn\n2644 E. 32nd St.\nJoplin\, MO 64804 \nHosted 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\, 11:15\, 2:15\, 4:30 (or ASAP after round 3 completes). Lunch break between rounds 2 and 3 \nEntry 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. \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 3/5/2016\, 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. \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/2016-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:20150926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150927T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144003
CREATED:20150721T022909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T020753Z
UID:460-1443258000-1443380400@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Missouri State Chess Championship
DESCRIPTION:*A State Championship Event*\n\n2015 MISSOURI OPEN:$3000 Guaranteed Prize Fund.5SS\, G/115\, d5. 3100 I-70 Dr. SE\, Columbia\, MO 65201.\n\n\n2-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. \nEntry 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. \nRegistration: Sat-9-9:45am. Rounds: Sat-10/2:30/7\, Sun-10:30/3. Max one ½-pt bye if declared by Rd. 2. \nMISSOURI 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. \nEntries/Info: Bob Howe\, 210 N. Olive\, Pacific\, MO 63069. \n\n\nBdhowe@yahoo.com\, 636-234-7928 \nHotel Info: Chess Rate $59\,  Howard Johnson Inn\,  573-474-6161
URL:https://mochess.org/event/missouri-state-chess-championship/
LOCATION:Howard Johnson Inn\, 3100 I-70 Dr. SE\, Columbia\, MO\, 65201\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150829T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150829T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144003
CREATED:20150529T153153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150529T153153Z
UID:429-1440835200-1440874800@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Joplin Summer Open
DESCRIPTION:4SS\, G/60\, d5.\n\nJoplin Holiday Inn\, 3615 Range Line Rd\, Joplin\, MO 64804.\n2 Sections\, Open: $120-80\, U1600 60. U1400: $80-60. 4.0 bonus $20. Sections may be combined for pairing purposes. \nPrizes: b/25 non-scholastic entries. \nEF: $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 \nReg: 8:00-8:50. \nRounds: 9-11:15-2-4:15. \nByes: One 1/2 point bye if requested before round 2  \nEnt: 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. \nInfo: joplinchess.org\, martin.stahl@joplinchess.org\, 417-483-1554.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/joplin-summer-open/
LOCATION:Joplin Holiday Inn\, 3402 Arizona Ave\, Joplin\, MO\, 64804\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150808T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150808T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144003
CREATED:20150619T202105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150619T202105Z
UID:447-1439020800-1439049600@mochess.org
SUMMARY:ICCC August Chess Tournament
DESCRIPTION:USCF and KCA membership required.\n4 round Swiss\, Game in 60 with 5 sec delay.\nEntry Fee: $30 Flat rate. \nPrize (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). \nBeginner’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. \nRegistration: 8:00-8:45 am.\nRounds: 9:00\, 11:30am and asap.\nNo computers\, no smoking\, wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/iccc-august-chess-tournament/
LOCATION:Indian Creek Community Church\, 12480 South Black Bob Road\, Olathe\, KS\, 66062-5617\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Qian":MAILTO:qianqs@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150627T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150628T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144003
CREATED:20150428T173811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T020209Z
UID:412-1435393800-1435516200@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2015 Missouri Class Championship
DESCRIPTION:Where every player can become a State Champion! 5SS\, G/115 d5. \nLocation: The Missouri Chess Association will host the tournament at The Chess Club and Scholastic Center. 4657 Maryland Ave.\, St. Louis\, MO 63108. \nPrizes: $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. \nRegistration: 8:30-9:30; \nRound times: Sat-10-2:30-7\, Sun-9:30-2 \nEntry 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. \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/2015-missouri-class-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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150627T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150627T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144003
CREATED:20150428T173442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150723T180431Z
UID:410-1435393800-1435437000@mochess.org
SUMMARY:2015 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: Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis. 4657 Maryland Ave.\, St. Louis\, MO 63108. \nRegistration: 8:30-9:30. \nRound Times: 10am\, 1\, 3:30\, 6. \nEntry 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. \nPrizes: based on 10: 1st $100 + Novice State Champion Trophy\, 2nd $60 3rd $30. \nEntries/Info: Bob Howe\, 210 N. Olive St.\, Pacific\, MO 63069 (636) 234.7928 bdhowe@yahoo.com
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2015-missouri-novice-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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150606T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150607T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144003
CREATED:20150529T145855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150723T180431Z
UID:424-1433579400-1433703600@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Port of Burlington Open - Iowa
DESCRIPTION:Trophies Plus Grand Prix Points: 10 (Enhanced)\n5-SS\, G/90+30s. \nPort of Burlington Welcome Center\, 400 Front St.\, Burlington\, IA 52601 \n$750 Guaranteed. \nOpen $150+Trophy-100-75 U2000 $100 U1800 $100; U1600 $75 U1400 $75. U1200 $75. \nEF: $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. \nReg.: Ends 15 min before round 1. \nRds.: Sat 10:00am; 2:30pm; 7:30pm; Sun 9:00am; 2:00pm. One half point bye if requested before round 1. \nEnt: Eric Vigil\, 445 Galway Dr.\, Iowa City\, IA 52246. evigil@gmail.com 319-621-3116 or online at https://www.onlineregistration.cc/ \nAdditional 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.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/port-of-burlington-open/
LOCATION:Port of Burlington Welcome Center\, 400 Front St.\, Burlington\, IA\, 52601\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Eric Vigil":MAILTO:evigil@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150502T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150502T194500
DTSTAMP:20260405T144003
CREATED:20150311T174657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150723T180431Z
UID:288-1430554500-1430595900@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Wellsburg Open and Reserve
DESCRIPTION:4-SS\, G75 d5 May 2\, 2015. Wellsburg Open and Reserve \nWellsburg Reformed Church\, 617 E 4th St.\, Wellsburg\, IA 50680 \nOpen Prizes ($1000 Guaranteed): 1st: $400\, 2nd: $250\, 3rd: $150\, U2000 and U1800: $100 each.\nReserve Prizes ($300 Guaranteed): 1st: $150\, 2nd: $100\, Top U1400: $50 \nOpen Entry Fee: $50 if received on or before April 30th. $55 on site.\nReserve Entry Fee: $20 if received on or before April 30th. $30 on site. \nOnsite registration: 8:15-8:45\nRounds: 9:00\, 12:15\, 3:00\, 5:45 or ASAP. \nSend entry fee to: Bethany Carson 15898 D Avenue\, Ackley\, IA 50601 or email bethany.carson@outlook.com \nAdditional Info: Free Wi-Fi. Free parking. Quiet location.\nCasey’s pizza will be delivered after the first round. \nThe tournament room is spacious\, and there are skittles rooms downstairs for relaxing and bughouse. \nPlease bring your set\, board\, and clock
URL:https://mochess.org/event/wellsburg-open-and-reserve/
LOCATION:Wellsburg Reformed Church\, 617 E 4th St\, Wellsburg\, IA\, 50680\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bethany Carson":MAILTO:bethany.carson@outlook.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150425T184500
DTSTAMP:20260405T144003
CREATED:20150311T212927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150723T180431Z
UID:304-1429948800-1429987500@mochess.org
SUMMARY:MSU Spring Open
DESCRIPTION:4SS\, G/60\, d5. Strong Hall Rm 300\, 900 S Holland Ave\, Missouri State University\, Springfield\, MO 65897. \n2 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.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/msu-spring-open/
LOCATION:Strong Hall\,Rm 300\, Missouri State University\, 900 S Holland Ave\, Springfield\, MO\, 65897\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Stahl":MAILTO:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T144003
CREATED:20150415T001451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T020531Z
UID:369-1429948800-1429981200@mochess.org
SUMMARY:Kansas - ICCC April Chess Tournament
DESCRIPTION:ICCC April Chess Tournament\n\nSaturday 4/25/2015\n\nRoom 025-026\, Indian Creek Community Church\n12480 South Black Bob Road\, Olathe\, KS 66062-5617\n\nUSCF and KCA membership required.\n4 round Swiss\, Game in 60 with 5 sec delay.\nEntry Fee: $30 Flat rate.\n\nPrize (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).\n\nScholastic players have an option to pay $15 entry fee with no cash prize. Medals for top six players.\n\nRegistration: 8:00-8:45 am.\nRounds: 9:00\, 11:30am and asap.\nNo computers\, no smoking\, wheelchair accessible.\n\nTournament chess set\, board and bag:  $20/set\nPrivate chess lesson:  $20/hour\n\nContact Jason Qian: 913-638-0123\, qianqs@yahoo.com
URL:https://mochess.org/event/iccc-april-chess-tournament/
LOCATION:Indian Creek Community Church\, 12480 South Black Bob Road\, Olathe\, KS\, 66062-5617\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Qian":MAILTO:qianqs@yahoo.com
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