Quad-Cities Summer Open 2022

Saturday & Sunday October 22-23, 2022

W. Illinois University Q-C, 3300 River Drive Ave - Moline, IL, Riverfront Hall/Rooms 104-105

(An Iowa Grand Prix Qualifier: FIDE and US Chess rated)

 

Three sections:

US Chess rated Open Section (FIDE and US Chess rated and an Iowa Grand Prix Qualifier):

US Chess and IASCA membership required. IASCA membership $10 available on-site. Other states accepted.

5 round Swiss. Rounds at Sat 9:30am, 2:00pm, 6:30pm, Sun 9:30am, 2:00pm. Time control: G/90 + 30.

Prizes: 1st: $250, 2nd: $175, 3rd: $125, 4th: $100. Under 1800: $50. Prizes based on 16 players, otherwise 80% guaranteed.

Entry Fee: $50 before 10/21, $60 onsite. Onsite registration from 8:30 - 9:00am on Sat October 22.

Bring sets and clocks.

US Chess Rating will be used for pairings.

 

US Chess rated Reserve (Under 1500) Section:

US Chess membership required.

4 round Swiss: Rounds at 10:00am, 1:15pm, 3:45pm, 6:30pm. 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 10/21, $40 onsite. Onsite registration from 8:30 - 9:45 on Sat October 22.

Bring sets and clocks.

 

Unrated Beginner Section:

For kids getting started in tournament play and do not have a US Chess rating.

4 round Swiss-style tournament. Round 1 starts at 10am. Rounds 2-4 ASAP.

Trophies for top 5 places.

Entry Fee: $10. Register at the door from 9:00 - 9:30am.

Bring chess sets and clocks. Some will be provided for those without.

 

Additional Information:

Byes: One 1/2 point bye per player. Last round bye must be requested prior to the start of round 2. 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.

 

Inquiries: Luis Peralta 309-737-2890 or email at lm-peralta@wiu.edu