2025 QC Fall Classic Chess Tournament

Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 am to Sun, 02 Nov, 2025 at 06:30 pm UTC-05:00

Western Illinois University-Quad Cities | Moline

Leathernecks Chess Club
Publisher/HostLeathernecks Chess Club
2025 QC Fall Classic Chess Tournament
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2025 Quad-City Fall Classic Chess Tournament
Saturday & Sunday Nov. 1-2
Western Illinois University, Q-C, 3300 River Drive Ave. – Moline, Ill., Riverfront Hall Rooms 103/104
3 USCF rated sections: Open, Reserve and Beginners

SECTION 1: USCF-rated Open (Iowa Grand Prix Qualifier):
-5 round Swiss: Rds Sat. Nov 1: 9:30 a.m., 2 p.m. 6:30 p.m. , Sun. Nov. 2: 9:30 a.m., 2 p.m.
-Time control: G/90 + 30 second increment
-Prizes: 1st: $250, 2nd: $175, 3rd: $125, 4th: $100. Under 1700: $50.
-EF: $60 before 10/26, $70 between 10/26 and 10/30, After 10/30 $80
-USCF and IASCA membership (other states OK) required.
-Tournament registration & More Info at: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/quadcitychessclassic2025 On-site CASH ONLY registration from 8:30-9 a.m. on Sat., Nov. 1.
***Bring chess sets, clocks. None provided***

SECTION 2: USCF-rated Under 1500 section:
Saturday, Nov. 1 ONLY
-4 round Swiss: Rds. 9:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m. or ASAP
-Time control: G/65,d5 seconds
-Prizes: 1st: $100, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $50, 4th: $25.
-EF: $30 before 10/26, $40 between 10/26 and 10/30, After 10/30 $50
-USCF membership required.
-Tournament registration & More Info at: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/quadcitychessclassic2025 On-site CASH ONLY registration from 8:30-9 a.m. on Sat., Nov. 1.
***Bring chess sets, clocks. None provided***

SECTION 3: USCF-rated beginner Under 1000 section
Saturday Nov. 1 ONLY
-4 round Swiss: Rds 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m. 12:45 p.m.
-Time control: G/15,d3 seconds
-Prizes: Trophies awarded to top five places. Medals for 6th-20th place.
-EF: $20 (Cash only on site.)
-USCF membership required. Join USCF: https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess
-Tournament registration and more info at: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/quadcitychessclassic2025 On-site registration from 8:30-9 a.m. on Sat., Nov. 1.

Send inquiries to: Luis Peralta at 309-737-2890 or email at [email protected]. Bring sets, clocks.
Light refreshments and pizza provided by Western Illinois University.
Sponsored by Illowa Chess Club and WIU-QC Leathernecks Chess Club
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Western Illinois University-Quad Cities, 3300 River Dr, Moline, IL 61265-1746, United States

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