Upcoming Chess Tournaments in Ankeny, IA

Join us for a US Chess-rated, 4-round tournament at Legacy Plaza in Newton, Iowa! Location: Legacy Plaza — Building 1, 4th Floor Parking: Please park in the east parking lot, then proceed to Building 1, 4th Floor. ++Get directions to Legacy Plaza++ Sections: Open & Scholastic Time Control: G/30; d5 — 30 minutes per player with a 5-second delay. Round Schedule:

• Round 1 — 9:00 AM
• Round 2 — 11:00 AM
• Round 3 — 1:30 PM
• Round 4 — As soon as possible following Round 3

Registration:

• Open — $20 advance / $25 in person
• Scholastic — $15 advance / $20 in person

Registration closes at 8:00 AM. US Chess Membership Required: All players must have an active US Chess (USCF) membership to participate. You can ++purchase or renew your membership through Chess67++. Please complete this in advance to allow time for processing. Membership fees are separate from tournament entry fees. First-Time Tournament Players: An orientation will be held at 8:40 AM, 20 minutes before the first round, to review tournament procedures and answer questions. Open Section Prizes:

• 1st — $100
• 2nd — $50
• 3rd — $25

Scholastic Section: Trophies will be awarded. Players are encouraged to bring their own board, pieces, and chess clock if available. Please label any personal equipment. Please arrive with enough time to check in before the first round begins at 9:00 AM. First-time tournament players should arrive early enough to attend the 8:40 AM orientation. Questions? Contact Alex at (402) 885-9431.

Format: standard

Entry fee: $15 - $20