2023 Joplin Public Library Open
December 9 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
$20Joplin Public Library Open
December 9th, 2023
Location: JPL Conference Room
Format:
Rated/K-12/K-8: 4 round Swiss, Game in 25 with 3 second delay (G/25,d3)
Sections:
Rated Open: Requires a current USCF membership to play.
Rated Open: Requires a current USCF membership to play.
K-12: Open to players grades K-12
K-8: Open to players grades K-8
K-12 and K-8 sections may be combined for pairing purposes.
All games played under US Chess tournament regulations. One 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 2
Round Times;
Rated/K-12/K-8: 10:00, 11:30, 1:30, 3:00 (or ASAP)
Rated/K-12/K-8: 10:00, 11:30, 1:30, 3:00 (or ASAP)
Entry Fee:
Rated Open: $20 (100% of entries go to support the JPL Children’s Department and Chess Club)
K-12/K-8: FREE
Rated Open: $20 (100% of entries go to support the JPL Children’s Department and Chess Club)
K-12/K-8: FREE
Donations always welcome
Prizes:
Rated Open: $200 guaranteed (sponsored) prize fund
Rated Open: $200 guaranteed (sponsored) prize fund
1st – $90, 2nd – $60, 3rd – $30, U1200/UNR – $20
K-12 and K-8: Top-2 finishers in each group given awards.
Registration: Advance registration requested. Rated entries can be paid on 12/9/2023 or mailed in advance
Players in the Rated Open must have a current USCF membership.
Players in the Rated Open must have a current USCF membership.
Contact: Martin Stahl, 417-483-1554, [email protected], 2609 New Hampshire Ave, Joplin, MO 64804
