2024 Des Moines RBO
June 8th
US Chess Rated Event

Holiday Inn 6111 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321. Phone 515.287.2400 HR: $105 if reserved
in advance. The playing hall is on the third floor.

Open Blitz: Sat, 8 PM,
$25 Entry Fee, 5-round Swiss, 2 games per round, G3 +2 incr, USCF rated. Prizes: 75% of entry
fees to be awarded in prizes. Separate registration is required.

This event is open to players rated under 1200.

5 rounds (Swiss System), G/30; d5 (each side has 30 minutes to make all moves, with a 5-second delay before each move).
Rounds Times:
 
Round 1          10:00 am
Round 2          11:15 am
Round 3          1:00 pm
Round 4          ASAP
Round 5          ASAP
 
Prize info:
Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd; U1000, 1st , 2nd ; U800, 1st , 2nd; U600, 1st , 2nd; U400, 1st , 2nd; U200, 1st , 2nd;
Unrated, 1st , 2nd

Registration:  
Entry fee:  $30 online Registration. $40 On-site registration from 8:30-9:45.  USCF membership
is required. On-site USCF membership is 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 during
registration.  NO ELECTRONIC SCORESHEETS. Players are allowed to spectate after their game
is over. Refund one half of entry fee for withdrawal prior to the start of the event. Spectator
rules are subject to change.  
Contact: Bill Broich, 515-205-8062 or broich01@yahoo.com OR Ben Bratz, 515-805-1147 or bratzchess@gmail.com.