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Chess and Casino Games

Chess is a tactical game, but there are also strategic casino games such as blackjack. Knowing when to attack and when to play cautiously is the key to success when playing both games.

If you're interested in chess, make your move now and join us!

Whether you're an old hand at the game or someone just wanting to learn how the pieces move, we hope you'll choose the Illowa Chess Club as the place you exercise your brain!

We're dedicated to promoting chess and it's benefits throughout the Quad City Area and welcome into our clubs anyone who wants to open their mind to all the wonderful things chess has to offer.

Family Museum

Casual chess (known as "skittles") is played every Saturday at the Bettendorf Family Museum from 1:00 to 2:30 PM. We have been closed for the summer, but we will resume on September 12. The public is invited and all ages are welcome.

The competitive branch of the club holds tournaments rated by the United States Chess Federation (USCF) each Tuesday night at 7:00 pm in the Hospitality Room of the AmericInn Hotel (301 Jason Way Court) in Davenport, Iowa. 

The club holds tournaments rated by the United States Chess Federation (USCF) each Tuesday night at 7:00 pm in the Hospitality Room of the AmericInn Hotel (301 Jason Way Court) in Davenport, Iowa. 

 

If you'd like additional information, contact Steve Killian or any of the club Officers.

 

We hope you'll join us!

Bonzon vs. Beydler
4/21/09

position after 27. Re4

Other games

Upcoming Local Tournaments

Feb 6, 2010 Cedar Rapids Leatherjackets One-day, 4 Round Swiss. Where: Kirkwood Community College ,Iowa Hall, Iowa Room ,6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW ,Cedar Rapids ,IA 52404 Reg: Advanced entries postmarked by 1/30. On-site 8:30 - 9:30 am. Rounds: 10-1-3:15-5:30. G/60 T/D5. Entry Fee: $18 in advance, $22 on site. IASCA membership required, $15, $10 Jr. or Sr. On-Site Available. Send Entry Fee to: James Hodina, 3411 Blue Pt. Ct. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404 Additional Info: James Hodina, 319-390-6525 or james.hodina@mchsi.com. See www.chessinowa.org for flyer.

Feb 20, Illinois Valley Chess Club's Winter Chess Tornado 4 Round, Swiss, G/80 with 5 second delay. Illinois Valley Community College, 815 N. Orlando Smith Ave, Oglesby, Illinois. Registration: 9:00 – 9:20.  Round times: 9:30, 12:15, 3:00 & 5:45. Entry Fee: $17 if received by 2/18/10. $20 at the site.  $2 discount to ICA members.  $2 discount to Illinois Valley Chess Club members.  Free entry to players rated 2101 or higher.Prize Fund: 85% of Entry Fees: 25% 1 st, 15% 2 nd, 10% A, B, C, D and below.  Special 5% upset prize. Half-point bye available in any 1 round, but a bye in Rd. 4 must be elected before the start of Rd. 3. Please bring chess sets, boards and clocks with delay feature.  The delay feature is mandatory in this tournament. Advance entries to Ron Suarez, 122 E. Florence St., Oglesby, IL 61348. Contact info: www.ivchess.110mb.com or ron_suarez_chess@yahoo.com

Feb 27, 2010 Drake Chess Festival 2010-IASCA Mini-Qualifier 4SS, G/75 T/D 5. Open Where: Olmsted Center on the Drake University Campus ,at the corner of 29th Street and University Avenue ,(North of University Anevue) ,Des Moines ,IA 50311 Reg: 8:30 to 9:30 am Rounds: 9:45-1:15-4:00-7:00 Entry Fee: $20.00 if received by February 25th, $30.00 at site IASCA membership required, $15, $10 Jr. or Sr. On-Site Available. Send Entry Fee to: Bill Broich 7149 Wilshire Blvd. Windsor Heights, Iowa, 50324. Phone 515-205-8062 or E-mail broich01@yahoo.com

Feb 27, 2010 Drake Chess Festival 2010-Reserve 4SS, G/75-T/D 5. Open to 1599 & under. Same info as above.

Feb 27, 2010 Drake Chess Festival 2010-RBO 5SS, G/30-T/D 5. Open to 1199 & under. Same info as above.