Quad-Cities Cinco de Mayo

Quad-Cities Cinco de Mayo 2023 Chess Tournament

Saturday, May 6, 2023 – An Iowa Mini-Qualifier

W. Illinois University Q-C, 3300 River Drive Ave. – Moline, Ill., Riverfront Hall/Rooms 104-105

Three sections

USCF-rated Open Section (Iowa Mini-Qualifier): USCF and IASCA membership required.  IASCA membership, $10 available on-site. Other states OK.  4 round Swiss. Rds 10 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 3:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. TC: G/65, d5.  Prizes:  1st: $125, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $75, 4th: $50. Prizes based on 15 players, otherwise 80% guaranteed. EF: $30 online before 5/4. After 5/4, $40. Register at  https://www.kingregistration.com/event/quadcitycincodemayo2023.  Cash only on-site registration from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 6. Bring sets, clocks.  Email Luis Peralta at lm-peralta@wiu.edu or Tony Britton at atthejedismurf@yahoo.com.  Phone inquiries: Luis Peralta at 309-737-2890.

USCF rated Reserve (Under 1400) section:  USCF membership required. 4 round Swiss. Rds 10 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 3:45 p.m. and 6 p.m. TC: G/65, d5. Prizes:  1st: $100, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $50. Prizes based on 14 players, otherwise 80% guaranteed. EF: $20 before 5/4. After 5/4, $30. Register online at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/quadcitycincodemayo2023. Cash only on-site registration from 8-9:15 a.m. on Saturday, May 6. Bring sets, clocks.  Email Luis Peralta at lm-peralta@wiu.edu or Tony Britton at thejedismurf@yahoo.com.  Phone:  Luis Peralta at 309-737-2890.

Unrated Beginner Kids Section:  For kids just getting started in tournament play and do not have a USCF rating. $10 entry fee. Register online at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/quadcitycincodemayo2023.  Cash only sign up at door from 8:30-9:30 a.m.  4 round Swiss-style tournament. Round 1 starts at 10 a.m. Rds: 2-4 ASAP.  Trophies for 1-5 places. Inquiries: Luis Peralta at 309-737-2890 or email at lm-peralta@wiu.edu.  Bring chess sets, clocks.

Additional information: Byes: One 1/2 point bye per player. Last round bye must be requested prior to the start of round 2. Byes for other rounds must be requested 1 hour prior to start of round.  NO ELECTRONIC SCORESHEETS.  Cell phones must be off when in playing area. Light refreshments and pizza provided by Western Illinois University.