Chess Cardinals Thursday OPEN Tournament (G/25)

“Chess Cardinals” is a nonprofit 501c3 approved USCF Affiliate and is hosting USCF-rated SWISS format OPEN chess games at Chesterfield MALL, Missouri, every Thursday between 6-8:45 pm (registration between 5:30-5: 55 pm). Adults, kids and all levels of players are welcome.

Time control: G/25;d5 (3 Rounds)

Sections: The tournament has two sections (Championship Section with top peak rating >=700 and Reserve section peak rating <700uscf). TD reserves right to revise section breaks or provide wild cards. We anticipate the total number of players exceed our max capacity for chess set/clocks. So, if you have a tournament set + Clock, please bring along! Byes are allowed in any round as long you let us know in advance. 

Entry fees: Please note the entry fee is raised from $2 to $5 per tournament. We want everyone to play more and get better! We accept Cash or credit card. Online registration is highly preferred. https://chesscardinals.square.site. Please enter your complete name and USCF ID when you register. 

Mandatory requirement: Please bring a valid USCF membership ID number for registration. Additional details at http://chesscardinals.com on how to apply online for USCF membership. Our team can help you get a membership on-site too. 

Optional requirement: Notation is optional. Notation books are available for purchase on-site. 

Grand Prix Prizes: Based on all the “Thursday tournaments” in a month, we will tally up points and give trophies to reward improvement in chess skill and encourage participation. For each night’s attendance, you get 3 points for showing up, and for each Win 1 point, each Draw or 1/2-Byes 0.5 point (we will use the USCF cross-table for the event). Regardless of which sections you played, prizes include Top Prize 1st (Champions Trophy) and 2nd Prize trophy for each Month. Additional prizes may be awarded depending on the available funds. 

Past Tournaments: US Chess MSA - Affiliate Details   (Tournament History)

Directions: We recommend parking in the front of the Cheesecake Factory and coming to the ground floor using the elevator or escalator. We are located past the last Pickleball Court, on the left side. You will see a vertical Chess Cardinals Banner on the window. Restrooms are located on the ground floor near the Tabla Indian Restaurant.