71st Iowa Reserve
Start Date
Friday, August 28, 2026
End Date
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Director
Eric Vigil
US Chess and FIDE rated Five-Round Swiss System
Time Control
G/90+30 increment
Rounds
Fri: 7:00pm Sat: 9:30 am, 2:30 pm, Sun 9:30 am & 2:30
Additional Info
Bring Boards and clocks.
NO ELECTRONIC SCORESHEETS. 1 1/2 point bye allowed.
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
Same as last year $10 cheaper than two years ago! Rooms fill! After 7/17/2024 the rooms went from $149 to $259 and then were sold out by 7/20/2024
https://book.passkey.com/e/51222927
BOOK EARLY!!!!!! FREE Parking for Chess Players! In City Lot Next to Hotel.
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.
Broadcast Link
Registration
www.kingregistration.com under Iowa State Chess Association
US Chess Required:
Yes
IASCA Required:
Yes
Memberships Available Onsite:
Yes
Onsite Reg Time:
5:30-6:30 Friday evening, 8:00am to 9:00am Sat Morning
Entry Fee:
$30 on or before August 1st, $40 afterward, $50 onsite
Send Entry Fee:
onsite or online
Prizes
(based on 36 entries): (U1600): 1st Place = $200.00 + Trophy; 2nd Place = $100.00;
3rd Place = $75.00; U1400 1st = $75.00
Contact
Eric Vigil 319-621-3116 evigil@gmail.com
Location
The Graduate Hotel
210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240
FREE PARKING in city lot next to hotel