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US Chess Junior Grand Prix!

August 21-22,  2021 Des Moines Open (IASCA GP Qualifier) FIDE-Rated

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 plus taxes if reserved by July 24th.  Market rate was given for reserving after July 24th. 

Round times: Saturday 10:00; 2:30; 7:00  Sunday 9:30; 2:00

Entry fee:   $60 before August 21st, $70 on site.

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 August 21st or pay on-line prior to August 21st at:  www.kingregistration/event/2021dsmopen.  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.  Byes for all other rounds a must be requested 1 hour prior to the start of the round.  USCF: ratings used for pairing rank and prizes. FIDE: Swiss pairing and floor rulings.  USCF July 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