Open Tournaments

5 Round Swiss: 30/60, SD/60.  Where: The Lodge, 900 Spruce Hills Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722.

Prize Info: $$500 guaranteed. $150+trophy-$100-$50 U1600, U1400, U1200, U1000 $50 each.

Across the river from Moline, Illinois.

Entry Fee: $20 ($5 more if on-site). USCF membership required.  Memberships available on-site.

Rounds: Fri 8 pm or Sat 9 am, then Sat 2:30 pm – 8 pm, Sun 9 am – 2:30 pm. Free reentry into Sat 9 am round. Byes: any round, declare by round 2.

Last round class and accelerated pairings possible.

Info: Kevin Hyde, hyde@ioa.com 828-674-6073. Entry: By Feb 22 to Kevin Hyde, 900 Spruce Hills Dr #650, Bettendorf, IA 52722. On-site entry until 1 hour before each round.

Hotel: $89 per night for one to four people; includes indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, on-site restaurant, lounge, free parking, and more. For reservations, call 866-690-4006 or 563-359-7141,

ask for chess rate with Loretta. www.lodgehotel.com