Cinco de Mayo Chess Day 2025
Saturday, May 3, 2025 – An Iowa Mini-Qualifier
W. Illinois University Q-C, 3300 River Drive – Moline, Ill., Riverfront Hall/Rooms 104-105
USCF-rated Open Section (Iowa Mini-Qualifier): USCF and IASCA membership required. Join USCF https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess Join IASCA https://www.iowa-chess.org/join IASCA membership, $10 available on-site. Other states OK. 4 round Swiss. Rds 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. TC: G/65, d5. Prizes: 1st: $150, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $75, 4th: $50. EF: $30 online before 4/26. Between 4/26-5/1 $40. After 5/1 & at door: $50. Register at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/ . Cash only on-site registration from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 3. Bring sets, clocks. Questions? Contact Luis Peralta at lm-peralta@wiu.edu or Rick Rector at rrector1217@gmail.com.
USCF rated Reserve (Under 1400 section}: USCF membership required. 4 round Swiss. Rds 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. TC: G/65, d5. Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $50. EF: $20 before 4/26. Between 4/26-5/1 $30. After 5/1 & at door $40. Register online at https://www.kingregistration.com/event / . Cash only on-site registration from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 3. 8. Bring sets, clocks. Questions? Contact Luis Peralta at lm-peralta@wiu.edu or Rick Rector at rrector1217@gmail.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/ . 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. Bring chess sets, clocks.
Additional information: Byes:. 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. Light refreshments and pizza provided.