68th Iowa Open Championship

An Iowa Super Qualifier

Five-Round Swiss System

G/90+30 increment 

Rounds

Open (2-Day): Sat: 10 am, 2:00 pm, & 7:00 pm, Sun 9 am & 2:30 pm

Prizes

Based on 44 entries 

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

Registration

Online at www.kingregistration.com under Iowa State Chess Association

Open Entry Fee: $60 on or before August 1st (online), $70 afterward (online), $80 onsite.

Refund Policy

50% of Online registration will be refunded if you register early and must withdraw.

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 is enforced with regard 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 [email protected].