Quad-Cities March Madness Open 2023

Saturday March 18, 2023

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

 

Three sections:

US Chess rated Open Section (Iowa Mini Grand Prix Qualifier):

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

4 round Swiss. Rounds at 10:00am, 1:15pm, 3:45pm, 6:00pm. Time control: G/65;d5.

Prizes: 1st: $125, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $75, 4th: $50. Prizes based on 15 players, otherwise 80% guaranteed.

Entry Fee: $30 before 3/16, $40 onsite. Onsite registration from 8 - 9:15am on March 18.

Bring sets and clocks.

 

US Chess rated Reserve (Under 1400) Section:

US Chess membership required.

4 round Swiss: Rounds at 10:00am, 1:15pm, 3:45pm, 6:00pm. Time control: G/65;d5.

Prizes: $100, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $50. Prizes based on 14 players, otherwise 80% guaranteed.

Entry Fee: $20 before 3/16, $30 onsite. Onsite registration from 8 - 9:15am on March 18.

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 online or 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. NO ELECTRONIC SCORESHEETS. Light refreshments and pizza provided by Western Illinois University.

 

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