2022 September Valley High Swiss

September 18th, 2022

US Chess Rated

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

 

West Des Moines Valley High School, 3650 Woodland Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50265-2053 

Park in the west parking lot and proceed into the west doors.  The tournament will take place in the cafeteria.

 

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 for all other players. It will consist of 3 rounds (Swiss System), G/45; d5 

 

Rounds Times:

Scholastic 1:00-1:45-2:30-3:15  Or ASAP

Open: 1:00-3:00-5:00 or ASAP

 

Entry fee:  $10

 

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 12:00 Noon.  USCF membership required. On-site USCF membership is available at an $11 discounted rate if a student has never registered for the USCF before.  

Online Registration www.kingregistration.com

Additional information:  Byes:  One 1/2-point bye per player.  Last round bye must be requested prior to the start of the 1st round receive a 1/2 -point.   Byes for all other rounds must be requested 1 hour prior to the start of the round.  NO ELECTRONIC SCORESHEETS.  No spectators are allowed in the playing hall 10 minutes after the start of the round.  Players are allowed to  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.