Quad-Cities March Madness Open 2024

Saturday March 16, 2024

Iowa Mini-Grand Prix Qualifier

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

 

 

Three sections

USCF-rated Open Section (Iowa Mini-Qualifier): USCF and IASCA membership required. Join USCF https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess Join IASCA https://www.iowa-chess.org/join  IASCA membership, $10 available on-site. Other states OK.  4 round Swiss. Rds 10 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 3:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. TC: G/65, d5.  Prizes:1st: $125, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $75, 4th: $50. Prizes based on 15 players, otherwise 80% guaranteed. EF: $30 online before 3/11. Between 3/10-15, $40. At door: $50.

Register at  https://www.kingregistration.com/event/quadcitymarchmadness2024  Cash only on-site registration from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 16. Bring sets, clocks.  Email Luis Peralta at lm-peralta@wiu.edu or Rick Rector at rrector1217@gmail.com. Phone inquiries: Luis Peralta at 309-737-2890.

 

USCF-rated Reserve (Under 1400 section}:  USCF membership required. 4 round Swiss. Rds 10 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 3:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. TC: G/65, d5. Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $50. Prizes based on 14 players, otherwise 80% guaranteed. EF: $20 before 3/11. Between 3/11-15, $30. At door: $40. Register online at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/quadcitymarchmadness2024 Cash only on-site registration from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 16. Bring sets, clocks.  Email Luis Peralta at lm-peralta@wiu.edu or Rick Rector at rrector1217@gmail.com. Phone: Luis Peralta at 309-737-2890.

 

Unrated Beginner Kids Section:  For kids just getting started in tournament play and do not have a USCF rating. $10 entry fee. Register online at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/quadcitymarchmadness2024.  Cash only sign up at door from 8:30-9:30 a.m.  4 round Swiss-style tournament. Round 1 starts at 10 a.m. Rds: 2-4 ASAP.  Trophies for 1-5 places. Inquiries: Luis Peralta at 309-737-2890 or email at lm-peralta@wiu.edu.  Bring chess sets, clocks..

 

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 start of round.  NO ELECTRONIC SCORESHEETS.  Cell phones must be off when in playing area. Light refreshments and pizza provided by Western Illinois University.

Livestream info: The top 3 boards in the Open section will be live broadcast online! You can find the broadcast at https://www.bit.ly/24QCMM

 

Sponsored by the Illowa and Western Illinois University chess clubs.

For more information: Rick Rector at rrector1217@gmail.com