I have been asked to pass the word about two tournaments (July 3-4 and Aug. 1-2) by the organizer Brozovich.
July 3-4, 2009 Springfield July Possible Qualifier
4SS, G/90; 2215 South Fremont Avenue, Springfield, MO 65804-3101; Prizes: $400 b/30: $130 1st, $60 each U2000, U1650, U1350, U1100+Unrated, $30 best female. Friday Reg.: 6:30-6:45pm or Saturday Reg.: 10-10:45am; Round times: Fri 7pm, Sat 10:45am, 2pm, 5pm. (playing round 1 on Sat at G70 at 9:15am also possible) EF: $15 (cash only). Half byes available; MCA required, O.S.A., available on site from $5. Info: Joseph Brozovich (417) 882.3992. (if 20+ participants, winner qualifies for MO Invitational).
July 18, 2009 - Free Saturday Chess Tournament - Jefferson City
Location: Coca-Cola Community Room (605 Washington Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101-2923)
Registration 9:45-9:55 AM. Round 1 at 10 AM. Free chess coaching offered, extra chessboards, and handicapped accessible. Ending about 6 PM. Coming for only a game or two is OK.
I have been asked to pass the word about two tournaments (July 3-4 and Aug. 1-2) by the organizer Brozovich.
Aug. 1-2, 2009 Springfield August Possible Qualifier
4SS, G/100; 2215 South Fremont Avenue, Springfield, MO 65804-3101; Prizes: $530 b/30: $150 1st, $70 each U2000, U1700, U1400, U1200, U1000+Unrated, $30 best female. Saturday Reg.: 9:30-9:45am; Round times: Sat 10, 2, 6, Sun noon. EF: $20 rec'd by 7/24, $25 on site. Site entries cash only. Half byes available; MCA required, O.S.A., available on site from $5. Info: Joseph Brozovich (417) 882.3992. (if 20+ participants, winner qualifies for MO Invitational).
Aug 15, 2009 - Free Saturday Chess Tournament - Jefferson City
Location: Coca-Cola Community Room (605 Washington Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101-2923)
Registration 9:45-9:55 AM. Round 1 at 10 AM. Free chess coaching offered, extra chessboards, and handicapped accessible. Ending about 6 PM. Coming for only a game or two is OK.
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Other events may be scheduled later.
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March 7, 2009 - Springfield Saturday Tournament - Springfield-MO
Location: Southside Senior Center (2215 South Fremont Ave., Springfield, MO 65804-3101).
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.
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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
March 8, 2009 - Springfield Sunday Tournament (Free) - Springfield-MO
Location: Southside Senior Center (2215 South Fremont Ave., Springfield, MO 65804-3101).
Check-in/Registration 11:45 AM. 2 Rounds (noon and 3 PM). Game 90 minutes. USCF rated with Friday games.
I will take suggestion on such things as time control, format, prizes, organizing partners, or future dates. So Email me if you have a suggestion. In general these details may change slightly as the date approaches, but are generally reliable.
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