2023 May West Des Moines Swiss

Sunday, May 7th, 2023

US Chess Rated

 

West Des Moines Valley Community Center 

4444 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265 

 

Register for either the Scholastic or the Open section.

 

The Scholastic section is for K-12 students.  It will consist of 4 rounds (Swiss System), G/15; d5 (each side has 15 minutes to make all moves, with a 5-second delay before each move).

The Open section is open to all players. It will consist of 4 rounds (Swiss System), G/15; d5 (each side has 15 minutes to make all moves, with a 5-second delay before each move).

 

Rounds Times:

Scholastic 1:30-2:15-2:45-3:15  Or ASAP

Open: 1:45-2:15-2:45-3:15  Or ASAP

 

Entry fee:  $15

Prize info:   

Scholastic Trophies 1st, 2nd; U800 1st; U600 1st; U400 1st; U200 1st; Unrated 1st

Open (based 16): 1st $40; 2nd $20; U1800 $20; U1600 $20 U1400 $20 No Play Offs

Registration:  

On-site registration from 1:00-1:25.  USCF membership is required. On-site USCF membership is available at an $11 discounted rate for K-12 players.  

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.  Spectator rules are subject to change.  

Contact: Jim Freerksen by phone at (515) 776-0261 or email at jim@dsmchess.com