Western IL Chess Club Rapid Play Tuesdays

Western Illinois Chess Club USCF Rated, 4-Round Rapid Play Tuesday Chess Tournament

Open to all ages. USCF membership required.

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When: The 1st Tuesday and the 3rd Tuesday of every month, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Type: 4 Round Swiss USCF Quick Rapid Rated G/15; d2 

Where: Western Illinois University - Quad Cities Campus, Riverfront Building, rooms 103/104, 3300 River Drive Moline, Illinois, 61265

Registration: 5:30pm - 5:55pm

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Rounds:

1st round: 06:00pm

2nd round: 06:35pm

3rd round: 07:10pm

4th round: 07:45pm

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Entry Fee: $4 cash in person

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Sections: Open Section & Under 1200 Section

Open Section Prize: $25 Gift Card

Youth Section Prize: $10 Gift Card

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Additional info:

-US Chess Federation (USCF) membership required. On Site Registration Available. We have some vouchers for free USCF membership for those 17 and under. $3 off for adults.

-Parents/Guardians of young chess players are responsible for their children. Parents/Guardians must be present at all times of the tournament and may enjoy some light snacks or drinks in waiting area while games are in progress.

-Boards and clocks will be provided.

-By registering for this event, you also agree to have your photo taken to be used on our facebook page for promo purposes. Sometimes the local news stations show up as well.

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For questions: Contact Luis Peralta or Mariela Treviño at [email protected] or (309) 737-2890

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Tournament Director: Mariela Trevino

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Key Rules, Procedures, Cheating & Etiquette:

Contacting the TD: Stop the clock and immediately call the Tournament Director for any rule violation, illegal move, or dispute.

Touch-Move Rule: If you touch one of your pieces, you must move it if it has a legal move. If you touch an opponent's piece, you must capture it if possible.

One-Hand Rule: Use only one hand to move a piece and press the clock.

Clock use: Make your move then press the clock to stop your time until it is your turn again. You will have 15 minutes plus a 2 second delay in each turn. Running out of time before checkmate means you lose the game automatically.

Illegal Moves: If you make one, your opponent stops the clock, shows the TD the illegal move, and you get a time penalty (2 minutes extra time will be added to your opponent).

Castling: Touch the King first, then the Rook, using one hand.

"J'adoube" (I adjust): Say this before touching a piece to adjust it, not to move it.

Pawn Promotion: The pawn is considered "touched" when it reaches the promotion square and must be promoted immediately to the piece you place on that square.

No Outside Help: No computers, phones (strict penalties), books, or talking to others about the game during play.

Communication: Only talk to your opponent or the TD. Be courteous. Be curteous of the players and their ongoing games around you. Whisper if talking must happen.

Cell Phones: Keep them off and away; penalties are severe.

Disputes: Handle calmly; argue with the TD, not your opponent.

Where to Find More rules: The full rules are in the US Chess Federation's website under Official Rules of Chess section.