Joplin Chess

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Gettin’ Borged

| June 19, 2012
Category: Articles, Games, Study | No Comments »

The following game was played in a club clash between the Joplin and Springfield clubs.  One of the guys playing was pretty highly rated.  It’s always exciting to get the chance to play opponents better than you, but it’s also slightly intimidating.  The following game isn’t the best example of play I’ve put forth, but [...]

2012 Springfield August Open

| June 16, 2012
Category: Tournaments | 2 Comments »

[ August 11, 2012; 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] Date: August 11th, 2012

Location: Southside Senior Center
2215 S. Fremont
Springfield, MO

Co-hosted by the Springfield Park Board Chess Club and Joplin Chess Club USCF affiliates

Format: 4 round Swiss, Game in 60, delay 5 (G/60,d/5), dual-rated
Two sections, Open and U1600; Sections may be combined for pairing purposes.
One 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round [...]