Quad Cities Chess Open

Quad-City Chess Open: An Iowa Grand Prix Qualifier

Sponsored by Western Illinois University, Illowa Chess Club and WIU-QC Leathernecks Chess Club

Saturday & Sunday October 22-23

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

Three sections

1. Open (Iowa Grand Prix qualifier/ USCF and FIDE rated): USCF and IASCA membership required. IASCA membership $10 available on-site. Other states accepted. 5 round Swiss. Rds Sat: 9:30 a.m., 2 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Sun: 9:30 a.m., 2 p.m. Time: G/90 + 30 second increment. Prizes: 1st: $250, 2nd: $175, 3rd: $125, 4th: $100. Under 1800: $50. Prizes based on 16 players, otherwise 80% guaranteed. EF: $50 before 10/ 21, $60 on site. Register online at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/quadcitychessopen2022. Onsite registration from 8:30-9 a.m. on Sat., Oct. 22. Bring chess sets, clocks. Mail advance entries to Rick Rector, 3614 N. Thornwood Ave., Davenport, Ia., 52806. Inquiries: Email Rick Rector: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

2. Under 1500 Section: USCF rated, USCF membership required. 4 round Swiss. Rds 10 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m., Sat. Time control: G/65 with 5 second delay. Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd $75, 3rd: $50, 4th: $25. Prizes based on 13 players, otherwise 80% guaranteed. EF: $30 before 10/21, $40 at door. Register online at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/quadcitychessopen2022. Onsite registration from 8:30-9:45 a.m. on Sat., Oct. 22. Bring chess sets, clocks. Mail advance entries to Rick Rector, 3614 N. Thornwood Ave., Davenport, Iowa, 52806. Inquiries: Email Rick Rector: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

3. Unrated Beginner Section: For kids just getting started in tournament play. $10 entry fee. Register at door from 9-9:30 a.m. 4 round Swiss-style tournament. Round 1 starts at 10 a.m. Rds: 2-4 ASAP. Prizes: trophies for 1-5 places. Send inquiries to: Luis Peralta at 309-737-2890 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Additional information: Byes: One 1/2 point bye per player. Last round bye must be requested prior to the start of the 1st round. Byes for all other rounds a must be requested 1 hour prior to the start of the round. Players must turn in a scoresheet for every game. NO ELECTRONIC SCORESHEETS.