Quad-Cities Chess Classic 2023
Saturday & Sunday October 14-15, 2023
W. Illinois University Q-C, 3300 River Drive Ave - Moline, IL, Riverfront Hall/Rooms 104-105
Three sections:
FIDE & US Chess rated Open Section (Iowa Grand Prix Qualifier):
US Chess and IASCA membership required. IASCA membership $10 available on-site. Other states accepted.
5 round Swiss. Rounds Saturday at 9:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., Sunday: 9:30 a.m, 2:00 p.m.
Time control: G/90 +30 second increment.
Prizes: 1st: $250, 2nd: $175, 3rd: $125, 4th: $100, Under 1800: $50. Prizes based on 16 players, otherwise 80% guaranteed.
Entry Fee: $50 before 10/13, $60 after that or onsite. Cash only on-site registration from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. on Saturday Oct 14.
Bring sets and clocks. None provided.
US Chess rated Reserve (Under 1500) Section (Saturday only):
US Chess membership required.
4 round Swiss: Rounds Saturday at 9:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Time control: G/65;d5.
Prizes: $100, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $50, 4th: $25. Prizes based on 13 players, otherwise 80% guaranteed.
Entry Fee: $30 before 10/13, $40 after that or onsite. Cash only on-site registration from 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. on Saturday October 14.
Bring sets and clocks. None provided.
Unrated Beginner Section:
For kids getting started in tournament play.
4 round Swiss-style tournament. Round 1 starts at 10 a.m. Rounds 2-4 ASAP.
Trophies for top 5 places.
Entry Fee: $10 online. Cash only sign up at door from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. day of the event.
Bring chess sets and clocks.
Additional Information:
Byes: One 1/2 point bye per player. Last round bye must be requested prior to the start of the first round. Byes for other rounds must be requested 1 hour prior to the start of the round. US Chess ratings used for pairings and prizes. Players must turn in a scoresheet for every game. NO ELECTRONIC SCORESHEETS. Cell phones must be off when in the playing area.
Inquiries: Luis Peralta 309-737-2890 or email at lm-peralta@wiu.edu or Tony Britton at thejedismurf@yahoo.com