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May, 2013

May 13 - Dec 31, 2013
Wedge Pizza Blitz

6 rounds G5 no delay Monday of the month May 13th, June 10th, July 15th (third Monday), Aug 12th, Sept 9th, Oct 14th, Nov 11th, Dec 9th Where: The Wedge downtown Iowa City ,136 S. Dubuque St. ,iowa city ,ia 52240 Reg: Evigil@gmail.com or onsite from 6:00pm till 6:45pm Rounds: 6 rounds swiss system starts 7PM Entry Fee: 2$ Prize Info: 5 slices of Pizza, one slice to each of the five top finishers. US Chess Federation (USCF) membership required. On-Site Available. Send Entry Fee to: 2 dollars Additional Info: tonight we have a guest TD Matt Power as my father is ill and I need to be in Chicago.

 

June, 2013

Jun 15, 2013
Des Moines Time Odds Blitz

Parings done by Swiss System - colors will be alternated. Quick Ratings will be used for Odds Purposes (TD will assign a rating to unrated players). There will be no delay on the clocks. Rating Difference of 500 or greater - 8 minutes vs. 2 minutes; 401-500 - 8 vs 3 minutes; 301-400 8 vs. 4 minutes; 201-300 - 8 vs. 5 minutes; 101-200 - 8 vs. 6 minutes; 26-100 - 8 vs. 7 minutes; 0-25 - 8 minutes vs. 8 minutes. Where: Pioneer Park Covered Shelter #3 ,1602 Pioneer Road ,Des Moines ,IA 50320 Reg: Register on site from 12:15 to 12:45. Rounds: Games Start at 12:45 and will continue ASAP with no round starting after 2:30. Entry Fee: $3 if registered before 05/18/2013, $5 if registering on site. Prize Info: First place - 60% of entries; Second place - 30% of entries Send Entry Fee to: Email Hank Anzis at anzis@prodigy.net before 06/15/2013 to tell him you will play and pay at the tournament. Additional Info: Take SE 14th St to Pioneer Road, Make a left and the park entrance will be .8 miles on the left.

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Future Time Odds Blitz tournaments will be held on July 20th and August 17th.

See www.centraliowachess.com's tournament page for more details.


 

August, 2013

Aug 23 - 24, 2013
Jackson Open Super Reserve

4 Round Swiss System Event for U2000. G-90 + 5 second delay. Where: Jackson Public Library ,311 3rd St ,Jackson ,MN 56143 Reg: Fri. 6:15-6:5- P.M. Sat. 8:30-8:50 A.M. Rounds: Fri. (8/23) 7:00 P.M. Sat. (8/24) 9:00 A.M., 1:00 P.M. and Rd. 4 15 minutes after conclusion of Rd. 3. Entry Fee: $25 if received by August 20th. On-site registration is $25 in cash or a $30 check. No credit or debit cards. Prize Info: $300 + Trophy + Name on Flores Cup -$200-$100, U1400 $75. Best upset prize-$50. Top Pre-teen Free 2014 Entry. Entire prize fund GUARANTEED! US Chess Federation (USCF) membership required. Send Entry Fee to: Make checks payable to Sam Smith and mail to 73260 490th Ave., Jackson, MN 56143. Additional Info: Please direct questions to Sam Smith at (507)-847-4929(home) or (507) 841-2753(mobile). Email to paladinjackson@hotmail.com. This tournament is restricted to players with an USCF rating of under 2000 or unrated. Players may take ONE ½ point bye during the tournament. Mark (X) on the entry form if you wish to take a 1st round ½ point bye on Friday. (We do honor email and phone requests for Fri. night byes but on Sat. the player must pay entry fee and register before playing.)

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Aug 23, 2013
Iowa Quick Chess Championship

G/10 d2 Where: Marriot Hotel and Conference Center Coralville exit 242 I-80 ,300 E 9th St ,Coralville ,IA 52241 Reg: 6-7pm or in advance Rounds: 6 rounds swiss, 7:15, 7:45, 8:15, 8:45, 9:15, 9:45 Entry Fee: $15 if postmarked by 8/17 $20 On Site $5 off if out of state. IM and GM Free (EF deducted) Prize Info: $280 in PRIZES 1st = $100+Trophy 2nd = $60 U2000 = $40 U1600 = $40 U1200 = $40 (Based on 25 entries) US Chess Federation (USCF) membership required. On-Site Available. IASCA membership required, $15, $10 Jr. or Sr. On-Site Available. Send Entry Fee to: Entries may be sent in IASCA, c/o Mark Capron, 3123 Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245 or online at https://www.onlineregistration.cc/ Additional Info: Part of the 59th Iowa Open

 
Aug 24 - 25, 2013
59th Iowa Open

Byes: Open Section Bye available Rounds 1-3 if requested prior to start of round. Rounds 4-5 only if requested prior to tournament starting. Open will be directed by Bill Broich, Where: Marriot Hotel and Conference Center Coralville exit 242 I-80 ,300 E 9th St ,Coralville ,IA 52241 Reg: 8:30am and ends at 9:30am Rounds: 2 Day—5 Round Swiss (1-2 Accelerated pairings may be used) Sat 10, 2:30, & 7:30; Sun 9 & 2 Time Control G/90, with a 30 second increment Entry Fee: $55 if postmarked by 8/17 $65 on site Jrs, Srs, and Out of State $10 off IM’s & GM’s Free (EF deducted) Prize Info: $1320 in PRIZES 1st = $400+Trophy Guaranteed 2nd = $225 guaranteed 3rd = $125 guaranteed U2000, U1800 & U1600 1st = $125 2nd = 65 (Based on 55 entries) US Chess Federation (USCF) membership required. On-Site Available. IASCA membership required, $15, $10 Jr. or Sr. On-Site Available. Send Entry Fee to: In advance: IASCA, c/o Mark Capron, 3123 Juniper Dr., Iowa City, IA 52245 or register online at https://www.onlineregistration.cc Additional Info: USCF and FIDE Rated!! 20 point USCF Grand Prix Event! Call 319-321-5435 or mcapron243@mchsi.com or broich01@yahoo.com

 
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