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As of now there are no mask or social distancing requirements
This is Subject Change
US CHESS GRAND PRIX POINTS: 12
5-SS; G/90+30 inc. Holiday Inn 6111 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321. 515.287.2400 HR: $105 if reserved by October 23th. Market price after October 23th.
Round times:
Saturday 10:00; 2:30; 7:00 Sunday 9:30; 2:00
Entry fee: Players rated over 1599, $50 before November 13th, $60 on site. Players rated 1200 to 1599, $75 before November 13th, $85 on site. Players rated under 1200 con not play in this section.
Prize info: $1000 b/30 entries. Top 3 guaranteed. $350, $200 & $150 U2200 $125 U2000-$100 U1800-$75. Unrated not eligible for prizes.
Registration: On-site registration 8:30-9:45am on Saturday November 13th or pay on-line prior to November 13th. USCF membership required. On-site available. IASCA membership required, $10, available on-site. Other states accepted.
Additional information: Byes: One 1/2-point bye per player. Last round bye must be requested prior to the start of the 1st round to receive a 1/2-point. Byes for all other rounds must be requested 1 hour prior to the start of the round. USCF: ratings used for pairing rank and prizes. FIDE: Swiss pairing rules and floor rulings. USCF August supplement used for ratings. FIDE rule 11.3 enforced with regards to electronic devices. Players must turn in a scoresheet for every game. NO ELECTRONIC SCORESHEETS. No spectators are allowed in the playing hall 10 minutes after the start of the round. Players are allowed spectate after their game is over. Spectator rules are subject to change. Contact: Bill Broich by phone at (515) 205-8062 or email bill@dsmchess.com