# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Missouri Open State Championship 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Forrmat: 5-round Swiss, Game/90 + d/15. 

Three Sections:

Open: 
Overall Prizes: $500-1st , $300-2nd , $200-3rd
Class prizes: $200-1st in each – X, A, B.
Top Missouri resident earns 2026 State Champion Title & Plaque

Reserve (Under 1600): 
Overall Prizes: $300-1st ,$250-2nd ,$200-3rd
Class Prizes: $150-1st in each C, D, U1200.
Top Missouri resident earns Reserve Champion Title & Plaque

Novice (Under 1000/Unrated): One day (Saturday only) 4 round section for Beginner/Under 1000 rated players. Overall Prizes: $100-1st ,$75-2nd ,$50-3rd
View the separate listing for the full details on this section!


Registration: Saturday 8:30-9:30 am.

Round Times: Saturday-10:00 am, 2:30 pm, 7:00 pm. Sunday-9:30 am, 2:00 pm.

Entry fee*: $50.00 by 6pm 9/10, $60.00 on site. Free Entry for IM/GMs.

Byes: Maximum one ½-point bye, must be declared by round 2.

Memberships: USCF-available on site; MCA membership required for MO residents, available on site from $5, Other States Accepted. (Out-of-State players are welcome to play and qualify for cash prizes.)

Entries/Information: Bob Howe, 210 N Olive St, Pacific, MO 63069. 
bdhowe@yahoo.com,  (636) 234-7982

Online payment: www.paypal.me/mochess (Please include Name/USCF ID/Section in the notes.) or Checks payable to Bob Howe
Cash and credit cards accepted on site.

Discounts --10 off entry fee for Pre-registering • Additional 10 off entry fee for any One of the following:  Seniors (55+) • Brand New/Unrated Players • Players traveling over 120 miles (one way) to the tournament.
Must pre-register by 9/10/26 for discounts. (2 discount limit per player, for a total Entry fee of $40)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rolla/missouri-open-state-championship-2026/200030667577610
- **Event Categories**: Sports, Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Rolla
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Kaleidoscope Discovery Center
- **lat**: 37.948563417206
- **long**: -91.77274
- **full address**: Kaleidoscope Discovery Center, 609 North Rolla Street,Rolla,MO,United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Missouri Open State Championship 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/039a12a8be693bef9859da714a00b462cdff54d0b516cf074fb568902267a9c7-rimg-w1200-h674-dc381808-gmir?v=1788735610

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Missouri Open State Championship 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Missouri Open State Championship 2026 takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 am at Kaleidoscope Discovery Center, 609 North Rolla Street,Rolla,MO,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Missouri Open State Championship 2026?
  - **A:** Missouri Open State Championship 2026 is organized by Missouri Chess Association.

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