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2023 May West Des Moines Swiss

Start Date:

2023-05-07

End Date:

2023-05-07

Director:

Jim Freerksen

The Scholastic section is for K-12 students. It will consist of 4 rounds (Swiss System), G/15; d5 (each side has 15 minutes to make all moves, with a 5-second delay before each move). The Open section is open to all players. It will consist of 4 rounds (Swiss System), G/15; d5 (each side has 15 minutes to make all moves, with a 5-second delay before each move).

Time Control:

G/15; d5 both sections

Rounds:

4 rounds (Swiss System), Scholastic 1:30-2:15-2:45-3:15 Or ASAP, Open: 1:45-2:15-2:45-3:15 Or ASAP

Additional Info:

Byes: 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 during registration. NO ELECTRONIC SCORESHEETS. Players are allowed to spectate after their game is over. Spectator rules are subject to change.

Registration

Online and onsite

Onsite Reg Time:

1:00pm to 1:25pm

US Chess Required:

Yes

IASCA Required:

No

Memberships:

Onsite and Online

Entry Fee:

$15

Send Entry Fee:

N/A

Prizes

Scholastic Trophies 1st, 2nd; U800 1st; U600 1st; U400 1st; U200 1st; Unrated 1st. Open (based 16): 1st $40; 2nd $20; U1800 $20; U1600 $20 U1400 $20 No Play Offs.

Contact

Jim Freerksen

Location

WDM Valley Community Center

4444 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA, USA

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