Event Overview
Missouri Class – Novice Championship
Kaleidoscope Discovery Center
609 N. Rolla St, Rolla, MO 65401
November 7th, 2026
New Player friendly tournament!
Novice Championship: Players rated Under 1000 or Unrated are eligible.
Rounds: G/45 d;5. Each player gets 45 minutes with a 5 second time delay.
Round Times: Saturday –10am, 12:15pm, 2:15pm, 4:30pm
Rounds are paired using “swiss”system. Players play all four rounds, no eliminations.
Entry Fee: $20 pre-registered by 9pm 11/5. Or $25 on site the day of the event. You may register and pay Online at https://mochess.tournamentsignup.com . Cash & Credit Cards accepted onsite. 1 half bye permitted if requested at registration.
USCF and Missouri Chess membership is required. May be purchased ahead of time or on site during registration.
Registration: Onsite registration from 8:30-9:30am
Prizes: Based on 15 Entries:
1st: Novice Champion Trophy and $100. 2nd: $75. 3rd $50
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Entries/Info: Mailed entries to Martin Stahl, 2609 New Hampshire, Joplin, MO 64804
Questions: Text Martin at (417) 483-1554 or email: Click here to show mail address
609 N. Rolla St
Rolla, MO 65401
United States