Welcome to the Springfield Park Board Chess Club of Springfield, Missouri, est.1972.
This site is maintained for archival purposes to document the history of the Club. For current happenings, please click on our FaceBook link located in the upper right corner of this page. Please enjoy the many games, photos, blog, and odds and ends collected over the years in rememberance of the Club's long history.
This site is maintained for archival purposes to document the history of the Club. For current happenings, please click on our FaceBook link located in the upper right corner of this page. Please enjoy the many games, photos, blog, and odds and ends collected over the years in rememberance of the Club's long history.
August 13, 2016 Blitz Tournament participants, an event to raise funds for the Southside Senior Center
About The ClubThe Club meets every Friday night from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Southside Senior Center located at 2215 S. Fremont in Springfield, Missouri. All are welcome regardless of skill, age, etc. Please use our contact page for any questions. We look forward to seeing you at the club!
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Current EventsOctober 22-23, 2016 National Chess Day Tournament
Springfield Open Date: October 22nd – 23rd, 2016 Location: Plaster Student Union Rm. 317 1110 E Madison St Springfield, MO 65897 Co-hosted by the MSU Chess Club, Joplin Chess Club and Springfield Park Board Chess Club OPEN Format: 5 round Swiss, Game in 90 with 30 second increment (G/90,+30), regular rated One 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 3 Round Times: Sat 10:00, 2:30, 7:00; Sun 8:30, 1:00. Entry Fee: $30 if registered by 10/21, $40 on site: $10 discount to current MSU and SPBCC members. Scholastic (K-12), play for rating only, $15 if registered by 10/21, $20 at site: $5 discount to current MSU and SPBCC members. MCA membership required for MO residents; available on-site, from $5 Prizes: $500 prize fund based on 25 non-scholastic entries. Scholastic entries count as half. Open/Unrated: $150, $120; U1600 $90; U1400 $60; U1200 $40 5.0 Bonus: $40 UNRATED and SCHOLASTIC Format: October 22nd only, 4 round Swiss, Game in 60 with 5 second delay (G/60,d5), not rated One 1/2 point bye available if requested before the beginning of round 2 Round Times: Sat 10:00, 12:30, 3:00, 5:30 Entry Fee: $10 if registered by 10/21, $15 on site Prizes: Plaques to top-2 adults and top-2 K-12. Registration: Advance Registration requested. Entry fees may be paid in cash in person on 10/22, or checks (payable to Martin Stahl) can be mailed, to be received by 10/21/2016. Preference that all players in the OPEN be current USCF members by 10/21/2016. USCF membership can be processed online at uschess.org and membership can be accepted on site for CASH ONLY. Please check the USCF site for rates or contact TD for details for membership renewal or purchase on site. Registration info can be sent to: martin.stahl@joplinchess.org or Joplin Chess Club 2609 New Hampshire Joplin, Mo 64804 Please include name, address, phone, e-mail, USCF ID# (for the OPEN), rating and section playing. On-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m, ends at 9:30. First round at 10:00 Parking: Lots can be located on the following map. Metered spaces may be monitored 24/7 and individually signed spaces and some lots are permit only (lots 5, 9A, 10A), Lot 18 is prohibited on weekends. http://www.missouristate.edu/visitors/parking.htm https://map.missouristate.edu/… TD: Martin Stahl (417) 483-1554 Please bring set, clock, board, and score sheets. August 15, 2016
The Ladder is back and in full swing the last few weeks. Please check Facebook for updates. Our link is on the upper right of this page. FaceBook Link Saturday, August 13, 2016 G/10 Blitz
Congratulations to Ed Rysal for his first place finish on Saturday’s fundraiser blitz tournament. Ed scored 8/9. Roger Pagel and Afzal Chowdhury tied for second 7/9. The tournament was part of a fundraising drive for the Southside Senior Citizen Center. We would like to thank all those who participated in the event as well as those who donated without playing in the tournament. Check Facebook for Wall Chart
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