Event Overview
Iowa Open Championship
September 9 -11, 2022
Iowa State University Memorial Union
Ames, Iowa
Tournament Overview
Open & Reserve (U1600) Sections
3-Day and 2-Day Schedules with a G/90+30 second time control all 5 rounds, Fri-Sun
2-Day Schedule plays G/60 d5 on Sat then merges with 3-Day on Round 3
Saturday Night Blitz at 7:30 pm
Rated Beginners Open (1200)
One Day Event (Sat, Sep 10)
5 Rounds, G30 d5
Prizes
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OPEN |
RESERVE |
RBO |
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1st Place = $500.00 + Trophy 2nd Place = $300.00 3rd Place = $175.00 U2200 1st = $130.00, 2nd = $65.00 U2000 1st = $130.00, 2nd = $65.00 U1800 1st = $130.00, 2nd =$65.00 |
1st Place = $150.00 + Trophy 2nd Place = $100.00 3rd Place = $75.00 U1400 1st = $60.00 U1200 1st = $60.00 U1000 1st = $60.00 |
Trophies Top 5 overall 1st and 2nd in each U1000, U800, U600, U400 and Unrated. |
Rounds
3-Day Schedule: Fri 7:00 pm Sat: 10 am & 3:30 pm, Sun 9 am & 2:30 pm
2-Day Schedule: Sat: 10 am, 12:30 pm & 3:30 pm, Sun 9 am & 2:30 pm
RBO (1-Day): Sat: 10: 30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:30 pm & 5:00 pm
Entry Fees
Advanced Entry Fee: $65 on or before September 2, $75 afterward, $80 onsite.
Reserve Entry Fee: $35 on or before September 2, $45 afterward, $50 onsite.
Rated Beginner’s Open (RBO): Entry Fee: $25 on or before September 2, $35 afterward, $40 onsite.
Registration
Online at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/2022IAOpen under Iowa State Chess Association
Onsite: Friday (3-day): 5 pm to 6:30 pm or
Saturday: 8:00 am to 9:30 am
Playing Hall Details
All games are played in the ISU Memorial Union Great Hall (2nd Floor)
Skittles Room (for all) on the 2nd floor Campanile Room.
Hotel Accommodations
Participants are responsible for their own hotel room. This is a link to Google’s listing of nearby hotels.
The adjoining Memorial Union Parking Ramp charges an hourly rate with a maximum $17 fee per day. Street parking is available within walking distance.
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Ames, IA 52404
United States