2023 Des Moines RBO

It will consist of 5 rounds (Swiss System), G/30; d5 (each side has 30 minutes to make all moves, with a 5-second delay before each move).

Rounds Times:

Round 1          10:00 am

Round 2          11:15 am

Round 3          1:00 pm

Round 4          ASAP

Round 5          ASAP

Prize info:   

Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd;  U800, 1st, 2nd; U600, 1st, 2nd; U400, 1st, 2nd; U200, 1st, 2nd; Unrated, 1st, 2nd

Registration:  

Entry fee:  $30 online Registration. $40 On-site registration from 8:30-9:45.  USCF membership is required. On-site USCF membership is available.

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 during registration.  NO ELECTRONIC SCORESHEETS. Players are allowed to spectate after their game is over.  Spectator rules are subject to change.  

Contact: Bill Broich, 515-205-8062 or [email protected]