2021 JPL Open Benefit Tournament
The last Joplin Chess Club sponsored event of the year with the the 2021 Joplin Public Library Open Benefit. There will be a rated open section with a $20 entry fees, with 50% of...
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In addition to the Children's Department Chess Club on September 1st, here's an option at the Joplin Public Library for teens.Teens wanting to up their chess game can sharpen skills and trade tips at Tuesday Knight Chess. Meet in the Teen Department on Sept. 13, 6-7:30pm, for practice games and strategizing. ![]()
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This activity is designed for grades 6-12 with basic knowledge of and experience with chess. For more info., contact the Teen Dept at 417-623-7953 or email [email protected] #TeenTuesday
Street Chess: Cook County Jail (Chicago)
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Just renewed the affiliate for another year.![]()
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Nothing currently on the calendar for Joplin events, but now that the renewal is done, any suggestions on things we should be looking at doing differently or doing in addition to the events we've been holding/co-sponsoring? ![]()
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Feel free to comment or send a message with ideas and suggestions.
After some excitement in round two being serenaded by live music from the neighboring conference room, along with a brief interlude waiting outside after the fire alarms went off, the 2022 Four States Spring Open wrapped a couple of hours ago.![]()
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In the Open section, Brian Rude powered through to finish undefeated and in clear first with 3.5. Ethan Stech and Jared Bray both finished at 3.0 to tie for second place. The U1600 prize went to Havish Kunchanapalli with an over 1900 performance rating.![]()
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In the U1400, Ezra Adel swept the field taking clear first with 4 points. Kenneth Li and Justin Pockrus finished in shared second with 3.0.![]()
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Thanks to all the players joining us for a day of chess. I will try and get some pictures posted in the next couple of days.
Round 2 of the Four States Spring Open has begun. 25 players from AR, KS, and MO came out for a day of chess.
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