15th Annual Des Moines Fall Classic
Start Date
2024-11-09
End Date
2024-11-10
Director
Ben Bratz
Two sections:
Open: FIDE and USCF rated IASCA Grand Prix Qualifier
Reserve: USCF rated
Time Control
Open: G/90:+30 Reserve: G/75;d5
Rounds
Open: Saturday 10:00 AM, 2:30 PM, 7:00 PM, Sunday 9:30 AM, 2:00 PM
Reserve: Saturday 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Additional Info
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. FIDE Swiss pairing rules and floor decisions. USCF November supplement used for ratings. FIDE rule 11.3 enforced with regards 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. Bring boards and sets.
Broadcast Link
Registration
Online at https://www.kingregistration.com or onsite from 8:30-9:45 AM.
US Chess Required:
Yes
IASCA Required:
Yes
Memberships Available Onsite:
Yes
Onsite Reg Time:
8:30 - 9:45 AM
Entry Fee:
Open: $60 before November 9, $70 onsite. Card payments subject to a $5 fee.
Reserve: $40 before November 9, $50 onsite. Card payments subject to a $3 fee.
Send Entry Fee:
Ben Bratz, 212 Beyer Court Unit 2210, Ames, IA, 50014. Mailed entries must be postmarked 8 days prior to the tournament date.
Prizes
Open $1000 b/30: $350 1st $200 2nd $150 3rd $125 Top U2200 $100 Top U2000 $75 top U1800
Contact
Ben Bratz by phone at 515-805-1147 or by email at bratzchess@gmail.com
Location
Des Moines Airport Holiday Inn and Suites
6111 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, USA
Playing hall is on the second floor in the Westview room