2023 Des Moines Open

2023 Des Moines Open FIDE Rated

Iowa Qualifier

June 10-11

5-SS; G/90+30 inc.  Holiday Inn 6111 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321. Phone 515.287.2400 HR: $105 if reserved by May 20th.  Market price after May 20th.

Round times

Saturday 10:00; 2:30; 7:00  Sunday 9:30; 2:00

Entry fee: $60 before June 10th, $70 on site.  Players unrated and rated under 1200 can’t play in this section.

Prize info:  $700 b/30 entries.  1st:  $250, 2nd: $150  3rd: $125  U2000 $100 U1800 $75. 

Registration:  On-site registration 8:30-9:45am on Saturday June 10th  or pay on-line prior to June 10st  at https://www.kingregistration.com.  USCF membership required. On-site available. IASCA membership required, $10, available on-site. Other states accepted.

Additional information:  Byes:  One 1/2-point bye per player.  Last round bye must be requested prior to the start of the 1st round to receive a 1/2-point.  Byes for all other rounds must be requested 1 hour prior to the start of the round.  USCF: ratings used for pairing rank and prizes. FIDE: Swiss pairing rules and floor rulings.  USCF August supplement used for ratings. FIDE rule 11.3 enforced with regards to electronic devices. Players must turn in a scoresheet for every game.  NO ELECTRONIC SCORESHEETS.  No spectators are allowed in the playing hall 10 minutes after the start of the round.  Players are allowed to spectate after their game is over.  Spectator rules are subject to change.   Contact: Bill Broich by phone at (515) 205-8062 or email broich01@yahoo.com.