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	<title>Joplin Chess &#187; Missouri</title>
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		<title>Springfield Tournament, December 12th 2009</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:10:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Martin Stahl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ December 12, 2009; 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. ] December Springfield Open

Unrated 3 round Swiss Game/60
100% payout (40%, 25%, 15%, 10%, 6%, 4%)
Free soft drinks

Date: 12/12/09

Location: Southside Senior Center
2215 South Fremont Avenue
Springfield, MO 65804-3101

Registration: 8am
Rounds: 8:30am, 11am and 2:30pm

Entry Fees: Depends on your rating;
Unrated and under 1100 $1
1200 $2
1300 $3
1400 $4
1500 $5
1600 $6
1700 $7
1800 $8
1900 $9
2000 $15
2100 and above $25

Contact: Tha Dun, thadun2008@gmail.com]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>December Springfield Open</strong></p>
<p>Unrated 3 round Swiss Game/60<br />
100% payout (40%, 25%, 15%, 10%, 6%, 4%)<br />
Free soft drinks</p>
<p><strong>Date:</strong> 12/12/09</p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Southside Senior Center<br />
2215 South Fremont Avenue<br />
Springfield, MO 65804-3101</p>
<p><strong>Registration:</strong> 8am<br />
<strong>Rounds:</strong> 8:30am, 11am and 2:30pm</p>
<p><strong>Entry Fees:</strong> Depends on your rating;<br />
Unrated and under 1100 $1<br />
1200 $2<br />
1300 $3<br />
1400 $4<br />
1500 $5<br />
1600 $6<br />
1700 $7<br />
1800 $8<br />
1900 $9<br />
2000 $15<br />
2100 and above $25</p>
<p><strong>Contact</strong>: Tha Dun, thadun2008@gmail.com</p>
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		<title>Springfield Tournament, November 7th 2009</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:13:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Martin Stahl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ November 7, 2009; 9:15 am to 6:30 pm. ] Date: Saturday, November 7th, 2009

Location: Southside Senior Center
2215 South Fremont Avenue
Springfield, MO
65804-3101

Format: 3 round swiss, Game/90, USCF rated. Possible scholastic and non-USCF sections

Entry Fee: $3

Registration: Saturday, 9:15-9:30 AM
Round Times: 9:45 AM, 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM

Prizes: (based on 15 entries): $20 first, $10 U1400+unrated, and $10 for best female.

Contact: Michael Clark, mochessnow@yahoo.com]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Date:</strong> Saturday, November 7th, 2009</p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Southside Senior Center<br />
2215 South Fremont Avenue<br />
Springfield, MO<br />
65804-3101</p>
<p><strong>Format: </strong>3 round swiss, Game/90, USCF rated. Possible scholastic and non-USCF sections</p>
<p><strong>Entry Fee:</strong> $3</p>
<p><strong>Registration:</strong> Saturday, 9:15-9:30 AM<br />
<strong>Round Times: </strong>9:45 AM, 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM</p>
<p><strong>Prizes:</strong> (based on 15 entries): $20 first, $10 U1400+unrated, and $10 for best female.</p>
<p><strong>Contact:</strong> Michael Clark, mochessnow@yahoo.com</p>
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		<title>Joplin Summer Open</title>
		<link>http://www.joplinchess.org/2009/06/joplin-summer-open/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:30:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Martin Stahl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ August 22, 2009; 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
Location: Dalton-Killinger Construction
1301 W 4th St
Joplin, MO 64801

Hosted by the Joplin Chess Club USCF affiliate

5 round Swiss, Game in 60 (G/60), rated
Two sections (based on average rating)

Entry fee: $10 if pre-registered, $15 at site
Prizes: Based on total entries but at least 50% of total entry fees

Registration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday, August 22nd, 2009<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Dalton-Killinger Construction<br />
<span><span>1301 W 4th St</span></span><br />
<span><span>Joplin</span>, <span>MO</span> <span>64801</span></span></p>
<p>Hosted by the Joplin Chess Club USCF affiliate</p>
<p>5 round Swiss, Game in 60 (G/60), rated<br />
Two sections (based on average rating)</p>
<p><strong>Entry fee</strong>: $10 if pre-registered, $15 at site<br />
<strong>Prizes:</strong> Based on total entries but at least 50% of total entry fees</p>
<p><strong>Registration:</strong> Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on August 22nd, or checks  (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed. All players must be current USCF members by 8/21 and current through 8/22. USCF membership can be processed online at <a href="http://www.uschess.org/" target="_blank">uschess.org</a>.</p>
<p>Registration info can be sent to:</p>
<p><a href="mailto:martin.stahl@gmail.com" target="_blank">martin.stahl@joplinchess.org</a></p>
<p>or</p>
<p>Joplin Chess Club<br />
2609 New Hampshire<br />
Joplin, Mo 64804</p>
<p>Please include name, address, phone, e-mail, USCF ID# and rating.</p>
<p>On-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m., first round at 9:00</p>
<p><strong>TD: </strong>Martin Stahl (417) 781-9091; (417) 483-1554 day of the tournament</p>
<p><strong>Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.</strong></p>
<p>Lunch – Players may bring their own food and drink.</p>
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		<title>Joplin Chess Club Memorial Day Open</title>
		<link>http://www.joplinchess.org/2009/04/joplin-chess-club-memorial-day-open/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:26:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Martin Stahl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ May 23, 2009; 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday, May 23rd, 2009
Location: First Baptist Church
7th &#38; Euclid
Galena, KS 66739

Hosted by the Joplin Chess Club USCF affiliate

5 round Swiss, Game in 60 (G/60), rated
Two sections (based on average rating)

Entry fee: $10 if pre-registered, $15 at site
Prizes: Based on total entries but at least 50% of total entry fees
Registration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Date:</strong> Saturday, May 23rd, 2009</p>
<div class="im"><strong>Location:</strong> First Baptist Church</div>
<div class="im">7th &amp; Euclid<br />
Galena, KS 66739<span><span></p>
<p>Hosted by the Joplin Chess Club USCF affiliate</p>
<p>5 round Swiss, Game in 60 (G/60), rated<br />
Two sections (based on average rating)</p>
<p></span></span><strong>Entry fee:</strong> $10 if pre-registered, $15 at site<br />
<strong>Prizes:</strong> Based on total entries but at least 50% of total entry fees</div>
<p><strong>Registration:</strong> Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on May 23rd, or checks  (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed. All players must be current USCF members by 5/22 and remain members through 5/23. USCF membership can be processed online at <a href="http://www.uschess.org/" target="_blank">uschess.org</a>.</p>
<div class="im">
<p>Registration info can be sent to:</p>
<p><a href="mailto:martin.stahl@joplinchess.org" target="_blank">martin.stahl@joplinchess.org</a></p>
<p>or</p>
<p>Joplin Chess Club<br />
2609 New Hampshire<br />
Joplin, Mo 64804</p>
<p>Please include name, address, phone, e-mail, USCF ID# and rating.</p>
<p>On-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m., first round at 9:00</p>
<p>TD: Martin Stahl (417) 781-9091; (417) 483-1554 day of the tournament</p>
<p><strong>Please bring set with board, clock and score sheets.</strong></div>
<p>Lunch – Players may bring their own food and drink.</p>
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		<title>Joplin Chess Club Spring Open</title>
		<link>http://www.joplinchess.org/2009/03/joplin-chess-club-spring-open/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:49:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Martin Stahl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ March 28, 2009; 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. ] Date: Saturday, March 28th, 2009
Location: Dalton-Killinger Construction
1301 W 4th St
Joplin, MO 64801

Hosted by the Joplin Chess Club USCF affiliate

5 round Swiss, Game in 60 (G/60), rated
Two sections (based on average rating)
Entry fee: $10 if pre-registered, $15 at site
Prizes: Based on total entries but at least 50% of total entry fees

Registration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday, March 28th, 2009<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Dalton-Killinger Construction<br />
<span><span>1301 W 4th St</span></span><br />
<span><span>Joplin</span>, <span>MO</span> <span>64801</span></span></p>
<p>Hosted by the Joplin Chess Club USCF affiliate</p>
<p>5 round Swiss, Game in 60 (G/60), rated<br />
Two sections (based on average rating)<br />
<strong>Entry fee</strong>: $10 if pre-registered, $15 at site<br />
<strong>Prizes:</strong> Based on total entries but at least 50% of total entry fees</p>
<p><strong>Registration:</strong> Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on March 28th, or checks  (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed. All players must be current USCF members by 3/27. USCF membership can be processed online at <a href="http://www.uschess.org/" target="_blank">uschess.org</a>.</p>
<p>Space is limited to 22 boards</p>
<p>Registration info can be sent to:</p>
<p><a href="mailto:martin.stahl@gmail.com" target="_blank">martin.stahl@joplinchess.org</a></p>
<p>or</p>
<p>Joplin Chess Club<br />
2609 New Hampshire<br />
Joplin, Mo 64804</p>
<p>Please include name, address, phone, e-mail, USCF ID#, and rating.</p>
<p>On-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m., first round at 9:00</p>
<p>TD: Martin Stahl (417) 781-9091; (417) 483-1554 day of the tournament</p>
<p><strong>Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.</strong></p>
<p>Lunch – Players may bring their own food and drink.</p>
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		<title>Springfield Tournaments in March</title>
		<link>http://www.joplinchess.org/2009/02/springfield-tournaments-in-march/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 23:20:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Martin Stahl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ March 6, 2009; 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm. March 7, 2009; 9:30 am to 7:30 pm. March 8, 2009; 11:45 am to 6:00 pm. ] Here is a set of upcoming March tournaments/sessions in Springfield ran by Michael Clark. For more information or questions please contact Michael at mochessnow@yahoo.com. I am trying to get more details on these dates.

edited with more details

Location: Southside Senior Center
2215 South Fremont Ave
Springfield, MO 65804-3101

This weekend, there is the added bonus of an USCF-expert who [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here is a set of upcoming March tournaments/sessions in Springfield ran by Michael Clark. For more information or questions please contact Michael at mochessnow@yahoo.com. I am trying to get more details on these dates.</p>
<p><em>edited with more details</em></p>
<p>Location: Southside Senior Center<br />
2215 South Fremont Ave<br />
Springfield, MO 65804-3101</p>
<p>This weekend, there is the added bonus of an USCF-expert who was a professional chess coach on the east coast playing in the tournaments.</p>
<p>This is good for learning from the games and learning from the post game analyst. This is a great opportunity for individuals and schools teams to learn things that will give them and advantage over other individuals/schools.</p>
<p><strong>March 6, 2009</strong> &#8211; Springfield Friday Night Tournament &#8211; Springfield-MO</p>
<p>Check-in/Registration 7:00 PM. Round starts at 7:30 PM. Game 90 minutes. USCF rated. Friday games will be rated together.</p>
<p><strong>March 7, 2009</strong> &#8211; Springfield Saturday Tournament &#8211; Springfield-MO</p>
<p>Entry fee: $10, but free to highest rated and person traveled farthest and USCF-K-12 are allowed to play for $2 (without chance at prizes). 6 people with similar rating compete for 1 prize ($50). Game 90 minutes. 3 rounds. Registration 9:30-9:50 AM. Rounds at 10 AM, 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM. USCF rated.</p>
<p>AND</p>
<p>Bonus non-USCF K-12 Grade section: Entry fee: $5. One USCF membership awarded for every 6 kids. 4 rounds. Registration 9:30-9:50 AM. Rounds at 10, 11, 12:30, and 1:30 PM. Ending at 2 PM</p>
<p><strong>March 8, 2009</strong> &#8211; Springfield Sunday Tournament &#8211; Springfield-MO</p>
<p>Check-in/Registration 11:45 AM. 2 Rounds (noon and 3 PM). Game 90 minutes. USCF rated with Friday games.</p>
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		<title>Springfield Tournaments in February</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 19:43:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Martin Stahl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ February 20, 2009 6:30 pm to February 22, 2009 6:30 pm. ] Here is a set of upcoming February tournaments/sessions in Springfield ran by Michael Clark. For more information or questions please contact Michael at mochessnow@yahoo.com.

Location: Southside Senior Center
2215 South Fremont Ave
Springfield, MO 65804-3101

February 20, 2009 - Springfield Friday Night Tournament (Free) - Springfield-MO

Check-in/Registration 7:00 PM. Round starts at 7:30 PM. Game 90 minutes. USCF rated. Friday [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here is a set of upcoming February tournaments/sessions in Springfield ran by Michael Clark. For more information or questions please contact Michael at mochessnow@yahoo.com.</p>
<p>Location: Southside Senior Center<br />
2215 South Fremont Ave<br />
Springfield, MO 65804-3101</p>
<p><strong>February 20, 2009</strong> &#8211; Springfield Friday Night Tournament (Free) &#8211; Springfield-MO</p>
<p>Check-in/Registration 7:00 PM. Round starts at 7:30 PM. Game 90 minutes. USCF rated. Friday games will be rated together.</p>
<p><strong>February 21, 2009</strong> &#8211; Springfield Warm-up &#8211; Springfield-MO</p>
<p>Entry fee: $5, but free to highest rated and person traveled farthest.<br />
Cash prizes (80% returned: 5 people/1 prize).<br />
Game 60 minutes. 3 rounds.<br />
Registration 9:30-9:50 AM. Rounds at 10 AM, 1:00 PM, 3 PM. USCF rated, scholastic section possible, and non-USCF section possible.</p>
<p><strong>February 21, 2009</strong> &#8211; Springfield Standard Round (Free) &#8211; Springfield-MO</p>
<p>Check-in/Registration 6:30 PM. Round starts at 7:00 PM. Game 90  minutes. USCF rated. This will be rated with the Friday games.<br />
<strong><br />
February 22, 2009</strong> &#8211; Springfield Sunday Tournament &#8211; Springfield-MO</p>
<p>Entry fee: $5, but free to highest rated and person traveled farthest.<br />
Cash prizes (80% returned: 5 people/1 prize).<br />
Game 45 minutes. 4 rounds.<br />
Registration 11:30-11:50 AM. Rounds at noon, 1:30, 3, 4:30 PM. USCF rated, scholastic section possible, and non-USCF section possible.</p>
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		<title>Springfield Chess Tournaments in November</title>
		<link>http://www.joplinchess.org/2008/10/springfield-chess-tournaments-in-november/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:23:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Martin Stahl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I don&#8217;t have all the details at this point but there will be two tournaments held in Springfield in November, ran by Michael Clark.
I will update this as soon as I have more details.
November 15, 2008 &#8211; Springfield Saturday Tournament
November 16, 2008 &#8211; Springfield Sunday Tournament
Location: Southside Senior Center
2215 South Fremont Ave
Springfield, MO 65804-3101
More Information [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I don&#8217;t have all the details at this point but there will be two tournaments held in Springfield in November, ran by Michael Clark.</p>
<p>I will update this as soon as I have more details.</p>
<p>November 15, 2008 &#8211; Springfield Saturday Tournament<br />
November 16, 2008 &#8211; Springfield Sunday Tournament</p>
<p>Location: Southside Senior Center<br />
2215 South Fremont Ave<br />
Springfield, MO 65804-3101</p>
<p>More Information found on another site, though not the main site he posts to. If you are interested you should probably contact Mike first to verify times and dates.</p>
<p>November 14, 2008 &#8211; Springfield Friday Tournament &#8211; Springfield-MO<br />
Location: Southside Senior Center (2215 South Fremont Ave., Springfield, MO 65804-3101).<br />
Entry fee: $1. Prizes: 50% of EF to first and 30% of EF to first within the lower rated half. Game 15 section (5 rounds). Game 30 section (3 rounds). Registration 7:00-7:20 PM. Round 1 at 7:20 PM.<br />
USCF rated, USCF membership required.<br />
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And<br />
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November 15, 2008 &#8211; Springfield Saturday Tournament &#8211; Springfield-MO<br />
Location: Southside Senior Center (2215 South Fremont Ave., Springfield, MO 65804-3101).<br />
Entry fee: $3 in advance, $5 on site, but free to the highest rated and the person who travel the farthest. Prizes awarded if 15 or more attend. Registration 11-11:25 AM. Round 1 at 11:30 PM.<br />
Those that attend will decide the time controls. More than one section is possible.<br />
$1 EF for Not-USCF, College/University, and Scholastic K-12 (separate sections for those categories if enough people).<br />
Free chess coaching offered, extra chessboards, and handicapped accessible. Half point byes are possible.<br />
(except for possible Not-USCF section) USCF rated, USCF membership required.<br />
Ending about 7:30 PM<br />
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And<br />
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November 16, 2008 &#8211; Springfield Sunday Tournament &#8211; Springfield-MO<br />
Location: Southside Senior Center (2215 South Fremont Ave., Springfield, MO 65804-3101).<br />
Entry fee: $3 in advance, $5 on site, but only $1 if you played Saturday, free to the highest rated, and the person who travel the farthest. Prizes awarded if 15 or more attend. Registration 11:00-11:15 AM. Round 1 at 11:15 AM.<br />
Those that attend will decide the time controls. More than one section is possible.<br />
$1 EF for Not-USCF, College/University, and Scholastic K-12 (separate sections for those categories if enough people).<br />
Free chess coaching offered, extra chessboards, and handicapped accessible. Half point byes are possible.<br />
(except for possible Not-USCF section) USCF rated, USCF membership required.<br />
Ending about 6:00 PM</p>
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		<title>Carthage Chess Open on November 22, 2008</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:32:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Martin Stahl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[DATE: Saturday, November 22, 2008
LOCATION: Ulmer Funeral Home &#8212; Community Building (behind the funeral home)
1208 S. Garrison Ave
Carthage, MO 64836
Hosted by the Joplin Chess Club
5 round rated Swiss tournament
Each player will have 60 minutes for each game
Open tournament with two sections for prizes (based on average rating)
Entry fee: $10 if pre-registered, $12 at site.
Prizes: based [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>DATE: Saturday, November 22, 2008<br />
LOCATION: Ulmer Funeral Home &#8212; Community Building (behind the funeral home)<br />
1208 S. Garrison Ave<br />
Carthage, MO 64836</p>
<p>Hosted by the Joplin Chess Club</p>
<p>5 round rated Swiss tournament<br />
Each player will have 60 minutes for each game</p>
<p>Open tournament with two sections for prizes (based on average rating)</p>
<p>Entry fee: $10 if pre-registered, $12 at site.<br />
Prizes: based on entries; at least 50% of total entry fees expected to be paid in cash and trophies</p>
<p>Registration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on November 22, or checks  (payable to Bart Gibbons) can be mailed. All players must be current USCF members by 11/21. USCF membership can be processed online at <a href="http://www.uschess.org">uschess.org</a>.</p>
<p>Registration info can be sent to:</p>
<p>joplinchess@yahoo.com</p>
<p>or</p>
<p>Joplin Chess Club<br />
2618 S. Schifferdecker Ave<br />
Joplin, Mo 64804</p>
<p>Please include name, address, phone, e-mail, USCF ID#, and rating.</p>
<p>On-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m., first round at 9:00</p>
<p>TD: Bart Gibbons (417) 396-0788<br />
Assistant TD: Laura Smith</p>
<p><strong>Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.</strong></p>
<p>Lunch – Players may bring their own food and drink.</p>
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		<title>Lamar Schools Chess Tournament October 11, 2008</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 05:20:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Martin Stahl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[DATE: Saturday, October 11, 2008
LOCATION:  Lamar Middle School 202 West 7th St. Lamar, MO
Pre-registration is from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Round 1 begins at 9:30 a.m.
$5 if entry is e-mailed in by 3:00 Friday, October 10th.  $10 the day of the tournament.  Email entries to: brsmith@lamar.k12.mo.us
2 divisions K-8 and K-12 (Not USCF rated) with medals for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>DATE: Saturday, October 11, 2008<br />
LOCATION:  Lamar Middle School 202 West 7th St. Lamar, MO</p>
<p>Pre-registration is from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.<br />
Round 1 begins at 9:30 a.m.</p>
<p>$5 if entry is e-mailed in by 3:00 Friday, October 10th.  $10 the day of the tournament.  Email entries to: brsmith@lamar.k12.mo.us</p>
<p>2 divisions K-8 and K-12 (<strong>Not</strong> USCF rated)<strong> </strong>with medals for the top  20th to 4th and individual trophies to the top 3 in each division.  Special awards to the top 10 K-3 players.</p>
<p>6 rounds Swiss Style with 30 minute controls.</p>
<p>Team Trophies for the top 3 teams in each division.</p>
<p><strong><br />
Please bring clocks and sets.</strong></p>
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