Q-C March Madness 2025   

Saturday, March 8, 2025 – An Iowa Mini-Qualifier

Western Illinois University Q-C, 3300 River Drive – Moline, Ill., Riverfront Hall/Rooms 104-105

Three sections

USCF-rated Open Section (Iowa Mini-Qualifier): USCF and IASCA membership required. Join USCF https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess Join IASCA https://www.iowa-chess.org/join  IASCA membership, $10 available on-site. Other states OK.  4 round Swiss. Rds 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. TC: G/65, d5.  Prizes:  1st: $150, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $75, 4th: $50. EF: $30 online before 3/1. Between 3/1-3/6 $40. After 3/6 & at door: $50. Register at  https://www.kingregistration.com/event/quadcitymarchmadness2025.  Cash only on-site registration from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 8. Bring sets, clocks.  Questions? Contact Luis Peralta at lm-peralta@wiu.edu or Rick Rector at rrector1217@gmail.com.  Phone inquiries: Luis Peralta at 309-737-2890.

USCF rated Reserve (Under 1400 section}:  USCF membership required. 4 round Swiss. Rds 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. TC: G/65, d5. Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $50.. EF: $20 before 3/1. Between 3/1-3/6 $30. After 3/6 & at door $40. Register online at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/quadcitymarchmadness2025. Cash only on-site registration from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 8. Bring sets, clocks.  Questions? Contact Luis Peralta at lm-peralta@wiu.edu or Rick Rector at rrector1217@gmail.com Phone: Luis Peralta at 309-737-2890.

Unrated Beginner Kids Section:  For kids just getting started in tournament play and do not have a USCF rating. $10 entry fee. Register online at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/quadcitymarchmadness2025.  Cash only sign up at door from 8:30-9:30 a.m.  4 round Swiss-style tournament. Round 1 starts at 10 a.m. Rds: 2-4 ASAP. Trophies for 1-5 places. Inquiries: Luis Peralta at 309-737-2890 or email at lm-peralta@wiu.edu.  Bring chess sets, clocks.

Additional information: Byes: One 1/2 point bye per player. Last round bye must be requested prior to the start of round 2. Byes for other rounds must be requested 1 hour prior to start of round.  NO ELECTRONIC SCORESHEETS.  Cell phones must be off when in playing area. Light refreshments and pizza provided by Western Illinois University.

 

Sponsored by the Illowa and Western Illinois University chess clubs.

For more information: Rick Rector at rrector1217@gmail.com