Quad-City Summer Open 2024

Saturday, August 3, 2024 – An Iowa Mini-Qualifier

Western Illinois University Q-C, 3300 River Drive – Moline, Ill. 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.  EF: $30 online before 7/29. Between 7/29-8/2, $40. At door: $50. Register at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/quadcitysummeropen2024. Cash only on-site registration from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 3. Bring sets, clocks.  Email Rick Rector at rrector1217@gmail.com.  Phone: 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. EF: $20 before 7/29.  Between 7/29-8/2, $30. At door: $40. Register online at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/quadcitysummeropen2024. Cash only on-site registration from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 3. Bring sets, clocks.  Email Rick Rector at rrector1217@gmail.com Phone: Luis Peralta at 309-737-2890.

Unrated Beginner Kids Section:  For newbies who do not have a USCF rating. $10 entry fee. Register online at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/quadcitysummeropen2024  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 ½ 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.