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SUMMARY:2024 SMCC Spring Open
DESCRIPTION:Players of any age are invited to join the Springfield\, Missouri Chess Club on May 10 and 11 for a group lesson with National Master Bob Holliman\, an unrated blitz tournament with the prize of a USCF membership\, and a 3-round G/90 Swiss. \nFriday May 10\, 2024\nFree class with National Master Bob Holliman – Everyone is welcome to join us at our regular Friday night club meeting for a free class taught by National Master and chess teacher Bob Holliman. Mr. Holliman will be giving his lecture\, “The Secrets Chess.” His focus will be on the best ways to study and play based on a lifetime of experience. The class will last 45-60 minutes followed by up to 30 minutes in which you’ll have an opportunity to ask a National Master your biggest questions about chess. \nWe will plan to start at 7:30 PM on May 10 at the Southside Senior Center in Springfield\, Missouri. \nWin a USCF Membership Blitz – Following National Master Bob Holliman’s class\, we will have a blitz tournament for players whose US Chess Federation membership is expired or those who have never had a US Chess Federation membership. Five-round Swiss\, G/5;d0. Entry $7\, $5 for K-12 players\, $10 for families. First place wins a 1-year US Chess Federation membership and free entry in the SMCC Spring Swiss on the following day. \nSaturday May 11\, 2024 \nSMCC Spring Swiss – Three-round Swiss. G/90;d5. Players will be arranged in sections of 8 players\, based on rating and beginning with the highest-rated player. Round times will be 10:00 AM\, 1:45 PM\, and 5:00 PM. \nPrizes for the top section\, including the 8 highest rated players – $175 to first and $100 to second. Prizes for all other 8-person sections – $100 to first and $50 to second. If the bottom section has less than 6 players\, it will be combined with the next section in which the prizes will be $100 to first and $50 to second.\nAdvertisement \nCurrent US Chess Federation membership is required as all games will be regular rated. \nEntry: $25 for those who enter by March 31\, 2024. $35 for those who enter between April 1-30\, 2024. $45 entry starting May 1\, 2024. \nLocation \nSouthside Senior Center\n2215 South Fremont Avenue\nSpringfield\, Missouri 65804 \nAny money made beyond the cost of the tournament will be donated to the Southside Senior Center or deposited into the Springfield\, MO. Chess Club’s bank account to support local chess activities. Additional donations are greatly appreciated. \nTo enter\, or to ask any questions about the SMCC Spring Swiss\, please email me at adamgrantwhitaker@gmail.com.
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2024-smcc-spring-open/
LOCATION:Southside Senior Center\, 2215 S. Freemont Ave.\, Springfield\, MO\, 65804\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Adam Whitaker":MAILTO:adamgrantwhitaker@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:2024 Columbia Open
DESCRIPTION:4-round Game/60\, delay 5 sec \nRegistration: 9-9:45a.m\, Round times: 10\, 12:30\, 2:45\, 5:15 \nEntry fee: Only $5 – No prizes\, play for Rating points\, Honor\, and Glory! \nCurrent USCF Membership required \nMCA membership required for Missouri residents\, available on site from $5 \nThis tournament runs concurrently with the High School Tournament of\nChampions and the Haring All-Girls qualifying tournament. Same location and\nround times for those traveling together. \nRegistration: Pre-registration by email is appreciated. All payments on site\, cash\npreferred\, the day of the event. \nAdditional Information: contact Bob Howe\nbdhowe@yahoo.com\, 636-234-7928
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2024-columbia-open-2/
LOCATION:Rockbridge High School\, 4303 S. Providence Rd\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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SUMMARY:2024 Missouri High School Tournament of Champions
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to qualifying players in grades 9-12.\nIt is a 4 round\, Game in 60\, USCF Rated which determines\nthe Denker High School Tournament Representative \nQualification: Players may qualify for the event at the State Scholastic Championships\nheld in Columbia on March 16th\, or players may qualify by USCF Rating. \n— State Qualifier: Players who score 3 points or more on Boards One or Two\, and\nplayers who score 3.5 points or more on Board Three and Board Four qualify for the\nTournament. \n— Rating: Any High School Player with a USCF rating over 1000 is automatically\nqualified to participate. \nEntry Fee: $10 \nRounds: Game in 60\, delay 5\, Round times: 10am\, 12:30\, 2:45\, 5pm \nPrizes:\nState Champion Trophies to top 3 finishers.\nThe overall winner will be named the 2024 Missouri Scholastic Champion\, and is invited\nto represent Missouri in the Denker Tournament of Champions\, held August 2024. \nRegistration: Preregistration by email appreciated. All Payments on site. Check-in\nSaturday 9 – 9:45am. Include Name\, grade\, and USCF ID# to bdhowe@yahoo.com \nTournament is run concurrently with the Missouri All Girls qualifying tournament and\nthe Columbia Open. Events have a shared location and round times for those traveling\ntogether. \nAdditional Information: Bob Howe\, Emails to Bdhowe@yahoo.com. 636-234-7928
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2024-missouri-high-school-tournament-of-champions/
LOCATION:Rockbridge High School\, 4303 S. Providence Rd\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Scholastic
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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SUMMARY:2024 All Girls Chess Tournament
DESCRIPTION:The tournament is open to all female players\, grades K-12.\nHosted by the Missouri Chess Association. \nThe tournament will be a 4 round\, Game in 60 USCF Rated event. \nQualification: Girls currently in Kindergarten through 12 th grade\, are welcome to\nplay. USCF membership is required. \n\nRounds: G/60 d;5. Round Times: 10\, 12:30\, 2:45\, 5. Later rounds will start early\nif possible \nEntry Fee: $10 \nPrizes:\nState Champion Trophies to top 2 Overall.\nTrophies to Top scorer in K-8\, and Top scorer in K-5.\nThe overall winner will be the 2024 Missouri All Girls Champion\, and will be\noffered Missouri’s spot in the annual Ruth Haring National Girls Invitational\nTournament\, held in August 2024. The Haring tournament is an invitational only\ntournament run by the USCF\, with each state selecting one representative. \nRegistration: Preregistration by email appreciated. Check-in\nSaturday 9 – 9:45am. Include Name\, grade\, and USCF ID# to\nbdhowe@yahoo.com \nTournament is run concurrently with the High School Denker tournament and the\nColumbia Open. Events have a shared location and round times for those traveling\ntogether. \n  \nThe tournament is open to all female players\, grades K-12.\nHosted by the Missouri Chess Association. \nAdditional Information: Bob Howe 636-234-7928\, Emails to Bdhowe@yahoo.com
URL:https://mochess.org/event/2024-all-girls-chess-tournament/
LOCATION:Rockbridge High School\, 4303 S. Providence Rd\, Columbia\, MO\, 65203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Scholastic
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Howe":MAILTO:bdhowe@yahoo.com
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