70^th Iowa Open Championship

September 6-7, 2025

The Graduate,  210 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240

HR: $139 (king) $139 (double) if reserved by August 6^th

FIDE rated Five-Round Swiss System

G/90+30 increment 

Rounds

Open (3-Day): Sat:  9:30 am, 2:30 p, 7:00pm, Sun 9:30 am & 2:30 pm

Prizes

Based on 40 entries 

1st Place = $750.00 + Trophy; 2nd Place = $350.00; 3rd Place = $200.00; U2200 1st = $200.00,

2nd = $100.00; U2000 1st = $200.00, 2nd = $100.00; U1800 1st = $200, 2nd =$100.00

 

Registration

Online at www.kingregistration.com under Iowa State Chess Association

Open Entry Fee: $80 on or before August 1^st (online), $90 afterward (online), $100 onsite.

 

Additional information:  Byes:  One 1/2-point bye per player.  Last round bye must be requested prior to the start of the 1^st 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 8/06/2025:   $139/night

https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=CIDGIGU&arrivalDate=2025-09-05&departureDate=2025-09-07&groupCode=90R

this is $10 cheaper than last year!  Rooms fill!  After 7/17/2024 last year the rooms went from $149 to $259 and then were sold out by 7/20/2024

 BOOK EARLY!!!!!!

Lastly, your guests are also welcome to call our Reservations department at (319) 337-4058. They will simply reference the group code: 90R to book their reservations. The cutoff date to book reservations is 08/06/2025.