2024 Midsummer Swiss

2024 Midsummer Swiss

7/6/2024

IASCA Mini-Qualifier

Des Moines Airport Holiday Inn - 6111 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 50321

4-SS(4 round Swiss System tournament)

IASCA membership required for Open players. Other states accepted.

Registration: Online at kingregistration.com before 7/6/2024, 8:00 AM - 9:25 AM onsite.

Two sections: Open and Reserve. Reserve open to players rated U1401.

Hotel Rooms: Discounted chess rate of $105 if requested by June 29.

Open

Time Control: G/75;+5 (Game in 75 minutes with a 5 second increment after each move)

Rounds:

Entry Fee:

$30 before 6/29/2024
$40 6/29/2024-7/6/2024
$50 onsite (Onsite payments with card subject to a $5 processing fee)
Players rated under 1400 but at/above 1200 may play up to the open for an additional $10

Prizes:

$350 b/25

All prizes will be paid electronically!

Reserve (U1401)

Time Control: G/75;+5 (Game in 75 minutes with a 5 second increment after each move)

Rounds:

Entry Fee:

Prizes:

$150 b/15

Livestream info: The top 3 boards in the Open section will be live broadcast online! Check back later for a broadcast link.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

USCF Swiss pairing rules and floor rules will be in effect.
USCF ratings will be used for prize purposes.
No electronic scoresheets!!!
Spectators will be allowed in the playing hall.
Players may spectate after their game is over.
Boards and clocks will not be provided.
One 1/2-point bye available per player.
Last-round byes must be requested prior to the first round and cannot be withdrawn.
Byes for all other rounds must be requested 15 minutes prior to the start of the round.

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