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 1 hour prior to the start of the round. USCF: ratings used for pairing rank and prizes. FIDE: Swiss pairing rules and floor rulings. USCF August supplement used for ratings. FIDE rule 11.3 is enforced with regard 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 clocks. Contact: Eric Vigil by phone at (319) 621-3116 or evigil@gmail.com.
Hotel Rate until 7/25/2026: $139/night
this is the same as last year. $10 cheaper than 2 years ago! Rooms fill! After 7/15/2024 the rooms went from $149 to $259 and then were sold out by 7/20/2024
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Lastly, your guests are also welcome to call our Reservations department at (319) 337-4058. They will simply reference the group code: 91S to book their reservations. The cutoff date to book reservations is 07/25/2026.