13th Annual Des Moines Fall Classic Open
(IASCA GP Qualifier) FIDE-Rated
November 19 - 20, 2022
COVID-19
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. Phone 515.287.2400 HR: $105 if reserved by October 28th. Market price after October 28th.
Round times:
Saturday 10:00; 2:30; 7:00 Sunday 9:30; 2:00
Entry fee: $50 before November 19th, $60 on site. Players rated under 1200 can 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 19th or pay on-line prior to November 19th at https://www.kingregistration.com. 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 November 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 broich01@yahoo.com.