A Heritage Event!
Aug 16-17. 60th Iowa Open Championship (USCF & FIDE Rated) IASCA GP Super Qualifier. 5-SS, G/90, i30. Accelerated pairings may be used in Rounds 1-2. IASCA Super GP Qualifier. Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E 9th St. (I-80, SE side of Exit 242), Coralville, IA 52241. Reg: 8:30am and ends at 9:30am Rds: Sat 10, 2:30, & 7:30; Sun 9:30 & 2:30 EF: $57 if postmarked before 8/11; $69 at site. IM & GM free-EF deducted from any prize, Jrs. & Sr. $10 off, $10 off Out of state residents. Prize Info: Prizes: ($1900 b/65 Top 3 Gtd) 550+T-300-150 U2200, U2000, U1800, U1600 150/75 each. US Chess Federation (USCF) membership required. On Site Available. IASCA membership required, ($15, $10 Jr. or Sr.) or Out of State Accepted (OSA). On-Site Available. Send Entry Fee to: IASCA, c/o Mark Capron, 3123 Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245 or register online at https://onlineregistration.cc/
Additional Info: USCF and FIDE Rated!! Byes: Bye available Rounds 1-3 if requested prior to start of round. Rounds 4-5 only if requested prior to tournament starting. USCF – August 2014 Rating List will be used for pairing purposes. FIDE rules will be used. Head Floor TD will be Bill Broich. Chess Magnet School JGP. Call 319-321-5435 or mcapron243@mchsi.com or broich01@yahoo.com
Directions: Take I-80 to exit 242, go south to 9th street, take a left and follow to the end of 9th street and you are there! The Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Chess rate available, $99 only until 7/25/14, rates may increase after this date. Pool, restaurant, more restaurants in walking distance. 319-688- 4000.
A State Championship Event!
Aug 15. 2014 Iowa Quick Chess Championship. Open to all. 6-SS, G/10, d2. Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E 9th St. (I-80, SE side of Exit 242), Coralville, IA 52241. Reg: 6 – 7 pm or in advance Rds: 7:15pm, 7:45, 8:15, 8:45, 9:15, 9:45 EF: $15 if postmarked by 8/11; $25 On Site; $5 off if out of state. IM and GM Free (EF deducted) Prize Info: $280 in PRIZES 1st = $100+Trophy 2nd = $60 U2000 = $40, U1600 = $40, U1200 = $40 (Based on 25 entries) US Chess Federation (USCF) membership required. On-Site Available. Send Entry Fee to: IASCA, c/o Mark Capron, 3123 Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245. or Register online at https://onlineregistration.cc
Additional Info: The Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Chess rate available, $99 only until 7/25/14, rates may increase after this date. Pool, restaurant, more restaurants in walking distance. 319-688-4000.
A State Championship Event!
Aug. 16. 2014 Iowa Reserve Championship
Open to U1600. 4-SS, G/75 d5. Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E 9th St. (I-80, SE side of Exit 242), Coralville, IA 52241. Reg: On site 8:30-9:30am Rds: Sat: 10, (Lunch) 1:30, 4:30, & 7:15. EF: $30 if postmarked by 8/11; $40 at Site; Jrs, Srs, and Out of State $5 Off. Prize Info: $340 in PRIZES 1st = $140+Trophy 2nd = $90 3rd = $60 US Chess Federation (USCF) membership required. On-Site Available. IASCA membership required, $15, $10 Jr. or Sr. On-Site Available. Send Entry Fee to: IASCA, c/o Mark Capron, 3123 Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245 or register online at https://onlineregistration.cc
Additional Info: Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E 9th St. (I-80, SE side of Exit 242), Coralville, IA 52241 Chess rate available, $99 only until 7/25/14, rates may increase after this date. Pool, restaurant, more restaurants in walking distance. 319-688- 4000. Chess Magnet School JGP.
Aug. 16, Rated Beginner Open (RBO)
Open to U1200 or Unrated. 5-SS, G/30 d5. Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E 9th St. (I-80, SE side of Exit 242), Coralville, IA 52241. Reg: 8:30 am to 10 am Rds: Saturday 10:30, 12, 1:30 and ASAP EF: $17 if postmarked before 8/11 $25 on site. $5 off for out of state. Prize Info: Trophies top 5 overall, U 1000, U800, U600, U400 and Unrated 1st and 2nd. US Chess Federation (USCF) membership required. On-Site Available. Send Entry Fee to: IASCA, c/o Mark Capron, 3123 Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245 or register online athttps://onlineregistration.cc
Additional Info: The Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Chess rate available, $99 only until 7/25/14, rates may increase after this date. Pool, restaurant, more restaurants in walking distance. 319-688- 4000.
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