14th Annual Des Moines Fall Classic Open & Reserve

IASCA Grand Prix Qualifier

November 18-19, 2023

Covid-19

As of now there are no mask or social distancing requirements, this is subject to change

Open Section

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 A.M, 2:30 P.M., 7;00 P.M. Sunday 9:30 A.M., 2:00 P.M.

Entry fee: $50 before November 18th, $60 onsite. Unrated players and players rated under 1200 cannot play in this section.

Prize info: $1000 b/30 entries. Open(place prizes) $350-$200-$150 Top U2200 $125 Top U2000 $100 Top U1800 $75.

Registration: On-site registration 8:30-9:45 A.M. on Saturday November 18th or online prior to November 18th at https://www.kingregistration.com. USCF membership required, onsite available. IASCA membership required, onsite available. Other states accepted.

Top boards in open will be broadcasted live! You can view the games at https://www.bit.ly/23DSMFC

Reserve Section

4-SS, G/75; d5

Holiday Inn 6111 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321. 515.287.2400. HR: $105 if reserved by October 28th.  Market price after October 28th.

Round times:

Saturday: 10:00 A.M, 1:00 P.M., 4:00 P.M., 7:00 P.M

Entry fee: $40 before November 18th, $50 on site

Prize info: $400 b/16 entries. U1600 $150-$100 U1400 $80 U1200 $70. Unrated players are eligible for the U1600 only.

Registration: Onsite registration 8:30-9:45 A.M. on Saturday, November 18th or online prior to November 18th at https://www.kingregistration.com. USCF membership required. Onsite available. 

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 Swiss pairing rules. 
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: Ben Bratz by phone at (515) 805-1147 or email ben.w.bratz@gmail.com