2024 Des Moines RBO
Start Date
2024-06-08
End Date
2024-06-08
Director
Ben Bratz
US Chess Rated Event
5 rounds (Swiss System), G/30; d5 (each side has 30 minutes to make all moves, with a 5-second delay before each move).
This event is open to players rated under 1200.
Time Control
G/30; d5 (each side has 30 minutes to make all moves, with a 5-second delay before each move).
Rounds
Round 1 10:00 am Round 2 11:15 am Round 3 1:00 pm Round 4 ASAP Round 5 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. Refund one half of entry fee for withdrawal prior to the start of the event. Spectator
rules are subject to change.
Broadcast Link
Prizes
Trophies 1st, 2nd, 3rd; U1000, 1st , 2nd ; U800, 1st , 2nd; U600, 1st , 2nd; U400, 1st , 2nd; U200, 1st , 2nd;
Unrated, 1st , 2nd
Contact
Bill Broich, 515-205-8062 or broich01@yahoo.com OR Ben Bratz, 515-805-1147 or bratzchess@gmail.com.
Location
Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center, an IHG Hotel, Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, USA
Phone 515.287.2400 HR: $105 if reserved
in advance. The playing hall is on the third floor.