69th Iowa Open Championship

August 16-18, 2024

The Graduate,  210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240

HR: $149 (king) $159 (double) if reserved by July 17th

FIDE rated Five-Round Swiss System

(rounds 1 and 2 of 2 day schedule USCF rated Only)

G/90+30 increment 

Rounds

Open (3-Day): Fri 7:00pm Sat:  9:30 am, 2:30 p, Sun 9 am & 2:30 pm

Open (2Day) Sat 9:30 am 12 noon 2:30pm, Sun 9am & 2:30pm

Prizes

Based on 44 entries 

1st Place = $1000.00 + Trophy; 2nd Place = $500.00; 3rd Place = $250.00; U2200 1st = $200.00,

2nd = $100.00; U2000 1st = $200.00, 2nd = $100.00; U1800 1st = $200, 2nd =$100.00

 

Registration

Online at www.kingregistration.com under Iowa State Chess Association

Open Entry Fee: $80 on or before August 1st (online), $90 afterward (online), $100 onsite.

Refund Policy

50% of Online registration will be refunded if you register early and must withdraw.

Additional information:  Byes:  One 1/2-point bye per player.  Last round bye must be requested prior to the start of the 1st round to receive a 1/2-point.  Byes for all other rounds must be requested 1 hour prior to the start of the round.  USCF: ratings used for pairing rank and prizes. FIDE: Swiss pairing rules and floor rulings.  USCF August supplement used for ratings. FIDE rule 11.3 is enforced with regard to electronic devices. Players must turn in a scoresheet for every game.  NO ELECTRONIC SCORESHEETS.  No spectators are allowed in the playing hall 10 minutes after the start of the round.  Players are allowed to spectate after their game is over.  Spectator rules are subject to change.  Bring Boards and clocks.  Contact: Eric Vigil by phone at (319) 621-3116 or evigil@gmail.com.

Hotel Information

https://www.graduatehotels.com/iowa-city/#/booking/step-2?group=3732860&arrive=08%2F16%2F2024&depart=08%2F18%2F2024

 

Lastly, your guests are also welcome to call our Reservations department at (319) 337-4058. They will simply reference the group code:  3732860 to book their reservations. The cutoff date to book reservations is 7/17/2024.