Joplin Chess Club Quick Tournament

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When:
December 3, 2022 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
2022-12-03T09:00:00-06:00
2022-12-03T16:00:00-06:00
Where:
Community Room
1901 E 20th Street
Joplin
MO 64804
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Children's Department
417-623-7953
Email
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The Joplin Chess Club’s Annual Quick Tournament is back!

This yearly tournament in support of the JPL Children’s Chess Club is open to children in grades K-12!

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.
K-12 (Unrated): Open to players grades K-12
K-8 (Unrated): 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)
Entry Fee:
Rated Open: $20 (100% of entries go to support the JPL Children’s Department and Chess Club)
K-12/K-8 (Unrated): FREE
Donations always welcome
Prizes:
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 12/2/2022 or mailed in advance
Players in the Rated Open must have a current USCF membership.
Contact: Martin Stahl, 417-483-1554, martinstahlchess@gmail.com