Q-C Dog Days of Summer Open 2025

Saturday, August 2, 2025  

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

2 USCF rated sections

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 ASAP. TC: G/65, d5.  Prizes: 1st: $175, 2nd: $125, 3rd: $100, 4th: $75. EF: $30 online before 7/26. Between 7/27-7/31, $40. After 7/31 and at door $50. Register online at  https://www.kingregistration.com/tournaments under the WIU Leathernecks Club header or at door on Saturday, August 2 between 8:30-9:30 a.m. Cash only. 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 inquiries: Luis Peralta at 309-737-2890.

Under 1400 section

USCF membership required. 4 round Swiss. Rds 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and ASAP. TC: G/65, d5. Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $50 4th: $25. EF: $20 online before 7/26. Between 7/27-7/31, $30. After 7/31 and at door: $40. Register online at  https://www.kingregistration.com/tournaments under the WIU Leathernecks Club header or at door from 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 2.  Cash only. 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. Questions: Luis Peralta at 309-737-2890 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

FREE unrated Beginner section for kids

4 round Swiss-style tournament. Round 1 starts at 10 a.m. Rounds: 2-4 ASAP.

Trophies for 1st-5th places.

Register online at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/quadcitysummeropen2025 or at door from 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Games will be played using the touch-move rule.

Questions: Luis Peralta at 309-737-2890 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..