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 on entries; at least 50% of total entry fees expected to be paid in cash and trophies

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 uschess.org.

Registration info can be sent to:

joplinchess@yahoo.com

or

Joplin Chess Club
2618 S. Schifferdecker Ave
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: Bart Gibbons (417) 396-0788
Assistant TD: Laura Smith

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

Lunch – Players may bring their own food and drink.