Quad Cities Summer Open 2026
Start Date
Saturday, August 1, 2026
End Date
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Director
Shawn Kometz
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/65, 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. Beginner/Youth Section Rounds: 1st round: 10:00am and then Rounds 2-4 ASAP there after with Lunch break approximately between 3rd & 4th rounds
Additional Info
US Chess Federation (USCF) membership required. On Site Registration Available.
Broadcast Link
None
Registration
On site and Online
US Chess Required:
Yes
IASCA Required:
No
Memberships Available Onsite:
Yes
Onsite Reg Time:
8:30 am to 9:45 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
309-737-2890
Location
Western Illinois University - Quad Cities Campus
Riverfront Building, rooms 103/104, 3300 River Drive Moline, Illinois, 61265
Free