Thanks to the support of an anonymous donor,  we will be able to donate 100% of entry fees to the Joplin Habitat for Humanity to support building for tornado impacted families. Please come out and join us for a couple of days of chess and to support a great organization.

Date: April 28th and 29th, 2012

Location: La Quinta Inn (Room A)
3320 South Rangeline Rd
Joplin, MO 64804

Hosted by the Joplin Chess Club USCF affiliate

Format: 5 round Swiss, Game in 90 with 5 second delay  (G/90,d/5)
Two sections; Open and Under 1600. Sections may be combined for pairing purposes.
One 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 3
6 Grand Prix points in Open section

Round Times: Saturday 10:00, 1:30, 5:00. Sunday 10:00, 1:30

Entry fee: $40 if pre-registered, $50 at site. MCA membership required for MO residents; available on-site.

Prizes: $490  prize fund guaranteed.

• Open: $150, $100, $60
• U1600: $80,  $60, $40

Registration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 4/28/2012, or checks  (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed, to be received by 4/27/2012. Preference that all players must be current USCF members by 4/28/2012 and current through 4/29/2012. 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.

Registration info can be sent to:

martin.stahl@joplinchess.org

or

Joplin Chess Club
2609 New Hampshire
Joplin, Mo 64804

Please include name, address, phone, e-mail, USCF ID# and rating.

On-site registration begins at 8:30 a.m., first round at 10:00

TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554

Hotel Rate: $69 plus tax by 3/27, after based on room availability. 417-781-0500, mention Chess Tournament.

Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.

No outside food or drinks

Date: March 3, 2012

Location: La Quinta Inn (Room A)
3320 South Rangeline Rd
Joplin, MO 64804

Hosted by the Joplin Chess Club USCF affiliate

Format: 4 round Swiss, Game in 60 with 5 second delay  (G/60,d/5), dual rated
Two sections; Open and Under 1600
One 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 2

Round Times: 9:00, 11:00, 2:00, 4:00. Lunch break between rounds 2 and 3

Entry fee: $30 if pre-registered, $40 at site. MCA membership required for MO residents; available on-site.  $10 discount for siblings under 18 after 1st full-paid entry.

Prizes: $540 prize fund based on 30 full-paid entries. Discounted entries count as half.

• Open: $150, $120, $90
• U1600: $90,  $60, $30

Registration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 3/3/2012, or checks  (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed, to be received by 3/2/2012. Preference that all players must be current USCF members by 3/2/2012 and current through 3/3/2012. 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.

Registration info can be sent to:

martin.stahl@joplinchess.org

or

Joplin Chess Club
2609 New Hampshire
Joplin, Mo 64804

Please include name, address, phone, e-mail, USCF ID# and rating.

On-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m., first round at 9:00

TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554

Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.

No outside food or drinks

Date: February 12, 2011

Location: Joplin Holiday Inn (Oak Room)
3615 Range Line Rd
Joplin, MO 64804

Hosted by the Joplin Chess Club USCF affiliate

Format: 4 round Swiss, Game in 60 (G/60), dual rated
Two sections; Open and Under 1600
Accelerated pairings may be used, One 1/2 point bye available if requested before the end of round 2

Round Times: 9:00, 11:00, 2:00, 4:00. Lunch break between rounds 2 and 3

Entry fee: $30 if pre-registered, $40 at site. MCA membership required for MO residents; available on-site. Free entry to GMs and IMs. $10 discount for siblings under 18 after 1st full-paid entry.

Prizes: $450 prize fund based on 30 full-paid entries.

• Open: $200, $100, $50
• U1600: $60,  $40

Registration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 2/12/2011, or checks  (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed, to be received by 2/11/2011. Preference that all players must be current USCF members by 2/11/2011 and current through 2/12/2011. 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.

Registration info can be sent to:

martin.stahl@joplinchess.org

or

Joplin Chess Club
2609 New Hampshire
Joplin, Mo 64804

Please include name, address, phone, e-mail, USCF ID# and rating.

On-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m., first round at 9:00

TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554

Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.

No outside food or drinks

Location: MSSU Spiva Library Coffee Shop
3950 Newman Road
Joplin, MO 64801
Note: Located on the bottom floor of the library, with an entrance available on the East side of the building.  Campus map available at http://www.mssu.edu/map.htm (building 16)

Hosted by the Joplin Chess Club USCF affiliate

Format: 3 round Swiss, Game in 60 (G/60), rated
Two sections (based on average rating), players paired within their section

Round Times: 9:30, 11:30, 2:30. 1 hour lunch break at 1:30

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 may be paid in cash in person on 4/3/2010, or checks  (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed, to be received by 4/2/2010. It is preferred that all players be current USCF members by 4/2/2010 and current through 4/3/2010. 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 about membership renewal or purchase on site.

Registration info can be sent to:

martin.stahl@joplinchess.org

or

Joplin Chess Club
2609 New Hampshire
Joplin, Mo 64804

Please include name, address, phone, e-mail, USCF ID# and rating.

On-site registration begins at 9:00 a.m., first round at 9:30

TD: Martin Stahl (417) 781-9091; (417) 483-1554 day of the tournament

Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets.

Lunch – Players may bring their own food and drink.