Event Overview
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.
3300 River Drive
Riverfront Hall/Rooms 104-105
Moline, IL 61265
United States