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