Cinco de Mayo Chess Day 2025

Cinco de Mayo Chess Day 2025

Saturday, May 3, 2025

Organizers Rick Rector and Luis Peralta

Cinco de Mayo Chess Day 2025
Saturday, May 3, 2025 – An Iowa Mini-Qualifier
W. Illinois University Q-C, 3300 River Drive – Moline, Ill., Riverfront Hall/Rooms 104-105

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. Time Control G/65, d5
Rds 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Prizes: 1st: $150, 2nd: $100, 3rd: $75, 4th: $50.
EF: $30 online before 4/26. Between 4/26-5/1 $40. After 5/1 & at door: $50. Register at https://www.kingregistration.com/register/quadcitycincodemayo2025 . Cash only on-site registration from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 3. Bring sets, clocks. Questions? Contact Luis Peralta at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Rick Rector at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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 4/26. Between 4/26-5/1 $30. After 5/1 & at door $40. Register online at https://www.kingregistration.com/register/quadcitycincodemayo2025 / . Cash only on-site registration from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 3. 8. Bring sets, clocks. Questions? Contact Luis Peralta at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Rick Rector at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 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/register/quadcitycincodemayo2025 . 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. Bring chess sets, clocks.

Mailed registrations: Send Entry Fee to Rick Rector, 3614 N. Thornwood Ave., Davenport, Iowa, 52806

Additional information: Byes:. 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. Light refreshments and pizza provided.