Quad-Cities Summer Open 2023

Saturday August 5, 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 10:00 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 6:00 p.m. Time control: G/65;d5.

Prizes: 1st: $150, 2nd: $125, 3rd: $100, 4th: $75. Prizes based on 15 players, otherwise 80% guaranteed.

Entry Fee: $30 before 8/3, $40 after that or onsite. Cash only on-site registration from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. on August 5.

Bring sets and clocks. None provided.

 

US Chess rated Reserve (Under 1400) Section:

US Chess membership required.

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

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

Entry Fee: $20 before 8/5, $30 after that or onsite. Cash only on-site registration from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. on August 5.

Bring sets and clocks. None provided.

 

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 10 a.m. Rounds 2-4 ASAP.

Trophies for top 5 places.

Entry Fee: $10. Cash only sign up at door from 8:30 - 9:00 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 round 2. Byes for other rounds must be requested 1 hour prior to the start of the round. NO ELECTRONIC SCORESHEETS. Cell phones must be off when in the playing area. Light refreshments and pizza provided by Western Illinois University.

 

Inquiries: Luis Peralta 309-737-2890 or email at lm-peralta@wiu.edu or Tony Britton at thejedismurf@yahoo.com