Feb 4, 2012 2012 Cedar Rapids Leather Jackets 10th Annual Cedar Rapids Leather Jackets! One-day IASCA Mini-Qualifier. Where: Cedar Rapids ,Kirkwood Community College ,Iowa Room, Iowa Hall ,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 5 second increment (for clocks not capable of increment, then 5 second delay; analog clocks G/60). 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 Pointe Ct. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, 319-390-6525 (home). Additional Info: James Hodina, james.hodina@chessiniowa.org, www.chessiniowa.org. Directions: To Kirkwood campus from Interstate 380: Take the Kirkwood/Highway 30 exit; Take the Kirkwood Boulevard exit; Go south on Kirkwood Boulevard approximately 1 mile; The Main Entrance is on the left.

Feb. 18, 2012 Huck Finn Memorial Open AKA: DeKalb Winter 2012 Challenge I Description: Competitive chess in a comfortable environment, generous time controls and prize fund. This event recognizes the 127th anniversary of the publication of Mark Twain's classic novel, Huck Finn on this date in 1885.Venue: First Congregational Church, 615 N First Street, DeKalb, IL Format: Three rounds, USCF-rated, Swiss Pairing. Three Sections are planned: Under 2200, Under 1600, Under 1200. Sections and pairing system may be changed at TD Discretion based upon registrations. Time Controls: Game/65 + 5 second delay, all sections. Entry Fee: $15 with pre-registration email, $20 at the door Reg: 9am-9:45am Tournament Rounds: 10am, 1pm, 3:30pm (ending by 5:45pm) Questions? Contact info@DeKalbChess.com or check out website: www.DeKalbChess.com.

Feb 24 - 26, 2012 Quad Cities Chess Championship at The Lodge (IA Grand Prix Qualifiier)
5 Round Swiss: 30/60, SD/60 Where: The Lodge , 900 Spruce Hills Dr, ,Bettendorf ,IA 52722 Reg: Kevin Hyde, hyde@ioa.com 828-674-6073 Rounds: 1st rd. Fri 8 pm or Sat 9 am, 2nd rd. Sat 2:30 pm, 3rd rd. 8 pm, 4th rd. Sun 9 am 5th rd.2:30 pm. Free reentry into Sat 9 am round. Byes: any round, declare by round 2. Entry Fee: $20 ($5 more if on-site). USCF membership required. IASCA membership required for Iowa residents. Memberships available on-site. Prize Info: $$500 guaranteed. $150+trophy-$100-$50 U1600, U1400, U1200, U1000 $50 each. US Chess Federation (USCF) membership required. On-Site Available. Send Entry Fee to: Kevin Hyde, 900 Spruce Hills Dr #650, Bettendorf, IA 52722. On-site entry until 1 hour before each round. Additional Info: The Lodge is located off Exit 2 on I74! Hotel Info: $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

March 17-18, 2012 Greater Peoria Open 5 SS, G/120 T/d5. Lakeview Museum, 1125 Lake Ave, Peoria IL 61614. EF: $35 by 3/12, $45 at site, $20 Unr, $0 to Masters, $5 disc't ICA memb, $3 disc't GPCF memb, $$GTD: 80% of EFs. REG: 8:30-9:30. RDS: 9:45-2:15-6:30, 9:30-2:00. INFO: Bye 1-4, www.gpcf.net. ENT: Wayne Zimmerle, 514 W Loucks #2, Peoria IL 61604, 309-692-4480 day, 309-686-0192 night, wzim@sbcglobal.net .

Mar 17, 2012 March Open 4 SS G/75 with 5 seconds delay Where: Dahl's Grocery Store ,1802 North Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny ,IA 50023 Reg: 9:15 to 9:45 Rounds: 10-12:45-3:30-6:15 Entry Fee: $20 at site Prize Info: based on 12 players: 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50 US Chess Federation (USCF) membership required. Send Entry Fee to: Mathew Jacob at bluebrightzion@yahoo.com

Mar 24, 2012 TNT FIDE Rating Tournament 5-round Swiss System. Time Control • Game/90 + 30 sec cumulative increment per move Where: Gentlemens Chess Club ,1101 W. 4th St. ,Davenport ,IA 52801 Reg: Registration Onsite: 8:30AM - 9:30AM, Saturday, March 24, 2012. Rounds: • 1st Round: 10:00AM, Saturday• 2nd Round: 3:00PM, Saturday• 3rd Round: 7:30PM, Saturday• 4th Round: 10:00AM, Sunday • 5th Round: 3:00PM, Sunday Entry Fee: $50.00 if postmarked March 23rd, 2012. $60.00 on site. Free entry to players with a FIDE or USCF of 2200 and over Prize Info: • Prizes (Based on 14): 1st: $150, 2nd: $100; U1800 $75, $25 Best Unrated FIDE: $50; Prizes will be adjusted upward based on the number of entries. US Chess Federation (USCF) membership required. On-Site Available. Send Entry Fee to: Bill Broich. 7149 Wilshire Blvd., Windsor Heights, IA 50324. Questions / information: broich01@yahoo.com. Make checks payable to Bill Broich. Additional Info: • One ½ - Pt Bye will be allowed in Rounds 1-4. Request for Byes must be submitted during registration or by the end of Round 1 • USCF – March 2012 Rating List will be used for pairing purposes • FIDE rules will be used

March 24, 2012 Kennedy Half-Dollar Open AKA: DeKalb Winter 2012 Challenge II Description: Competitive chess in a comfortable environment, generous time controls and prize fund. This event recognizes the 48th anniversary of the release of the Kennedy 50-cent piece on this date in 1964. Venue: First Congregational Church, 615 N First Street, DeKalb, IL Format: Three rounds, USCF-rated, Swiss Pairing. Three Sections are planned: Under 2200, Under 1600, Under 1200. Sections and pairing system may be changed at TD Discretion based upon registrations. Time Controls: Game/65 + 5 second delay, all sections. Entry Fee: $15 with pre-registration email, $20 at the door Reg: 9am-9:45am Tournament Rounds: 10am, 1pm, 3:30pm (ending by 5:45pm) Questions? Contact info@DeKalbChess.com or check out website: www.DeKalbChess.com.