Iowa Open Championship

September 9 -11, 2022

Iowa State University Memorial Union

Ames, Iowa

Tournament Overview

Open & Reserve (U1600) Sections

3-Day Schedule plays G/90+30 second time control all 5 rounds, Friday - Sunday

2-Day Schedule plays G/60 d5 on Saturday then merges with 3-Day on Round 3

Saturday Night Blitz at 7:30 pm

Rated Beginners Open (1200)

One Day Event (Sat, Sep 10)

5 Rounds, G30 d5

Prizes

Open: 1st Place = $500.00 + Trophy; 2nd Place = $300.00; 3rd Place = $175.00; U2200 1st = $130.00, 2nd = $65.00; U2000 1st = $130.00, 2nd = $65.00; U1800 1st = $130.00, 2nd =$65.00

Reserve: 1st Place = $150.00 + Trophy; 2nd Place = $100.00 ; 3rd Place = $75.00; U1400 1st = $60.00; U12001st = $60.00; U1000 1st = $60.00

RBO Trophies: Top 5 overall. 1st and 2nd in each U1000, U800, U600, U400, and Unrated.

Rounds

3-Day Schedule: Fri 7:00 pm Sat: 10 am & 3:30 pm, Sun 9 am & 2:30 pm

2-Day Schedule: Sat: 10 am, 12:30 pm & 3:30 pm, Sun 9 am & 2:30 pm

RBO (1-Day): Sat: 10: 30 am, 12:30 pm,  2:00 pm, 3:30 pm & 5:00 pm

Entry Fees

Advanced Entry Fee: $65 on or before September 2, $75 afterward, $80 onsite.

Reserve Entry Fee: $35 on or before September 2, $45 afterward, $50 onsite.

Rated Beginner’s Open (RBO): Entry Fee: $25 on or before September 2, $35 afterward, $40 onsite.

 

Registration

Online at www.kingregistration.com under Iowa State Chess Association

Onsite: Friday (3-day):  5 pm to 6:30 pm or

Saturday: 8:00 am to 9:30 am

 

Playing Hall Details

Open, Reserve, and RBO sections will be played in the Great Hall (2nd Floor)

Skittles Room in the Campanile Room

MU Building Maps

Hotel AccommodationsParticipants are responsible for their own hotel room.  This is a link to Google’s listing of nearby hotels.

 MU Parking

The adjoining Memorial Union Parking Ramp charges an hourly rate with a maximum $17 fee per day. 

Street parking is available within walking distance.

 

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