Quad Cities Cinco de Mayo Chess Tournament 2026, In memory of Roger Kromphardt and Tony Britton Brought to you by Western Illinois Chess Club
Start Date
Saturday, May 2, 2026
End Date
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Director
Eric Vigil & Mariela Treviño
Open to all ages. USCF membership required in all sections. This tournament is an Iowa State Chess Association Grand Prix points Mini-Qualifier in the Open section.
Time Control
Open: 4-Round Swiss, G/65, d5 Reserve (under 1400): 4-Round Swiss, G/60, d5 Beginner/Youth (under 800): 4-Round Swiss, G/20, d0
Rounds
Open & Reserve Section Rounds: 1st round: 10:00am Lunch Break - Pizza and Drinks included with registration fee 2nd round: 1:30pm 3rd round: 4:00pm 4th round: 6:30pm *Rounds may start earlier if prior round has been completed and if all players are in agreement.
Additional Info
US Chess Federation (USCF) membership required. On Site Registration Available. $3 off for adults, young adults and students if you register through our affiliation.
Parents/Guardians of young chess players are responsible for their children. Parents/Guardians must be present at all times of the tournament and may enjoy some light snacks or coffee in waiting area while games are in progress.
Boards and clocks will ONLY be provided for the Beginner/Youth section games. Open and Reserve section players must bring their own regulated clock and board (dimensions listed below).
Notation of moves on scoresheet is mandatory for Open and Reserve sections games. Scoresheets will be provided. No electronic scoresheets allowed.
By registering for this event, you also agree to have your photo taken to be used on our facebook page for promo purposes. Sometimes the local news stations show up as well.
Broadcast Link
None
Registration
Online and In Person
US Chess Required:
Yes
IASCA Required:
No
Memberships Available Onsite:
Yes
Onsite Reg Time:
9:30 am
Entry Fee:
Open: $35 online in advance or $40 cash-only in-person same day Reserve: $25 online in advance or $30 cash-only in-person same day Beginner/Youth: $20 online in advance or $25 cash-only in-person same day
Send Entry Fee:
Luis Peralta. 1020 17th Ave, Moline, Illinois. 61265
Prizes
Open Section: 1st Place: $150 ; 2nd Place: $100 ; 3rd Place: $75 ; 4th Place: $50
Reserve Section (under 1400): 1st Place: $100 ; 2nd Place: $75 ; 3rd Place: $50
Beginner/Youth Section (under 800): Trophies for 1st - 5th Place ; 6th - 20th Place will receive participation medals.
Contact
Luis Peralta or Mariela Treviño at WesternIllinoisChess@gmail.com or (309) 737-2890
Location
Western Illinois University - Quad Cities Campus
3300 River Drive Moline, Illinois, 61265
Western Illinois University - Quad Cities Campus, Riverfront Building, rooms 103/104, 3300 River Drive Moline, Illinois, 61265