

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: New Year's 2026 7-Round USCF Rapid Chess Tournament - Sat. Jan. 24, 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Western Illinois Chess Club USCF Rapid Chess Tournament

Open to all ages; students, alumni, the public

When: Saturday, January 24th, 2026 9am - 4pm

Type: 7 Round Swiss USCF Quick Rapid Rated  G/15; d2  

Where:  Western Illinois University - Quad Cities Campus, Riverfront Building, rooms 103/104, 3300 River Drive Moline, Illinois, 61265

Registration: 9:00-9:45am. No late registrations allowed. If you are planning to come late, please let us know in advance if you need a bye. 

Rounds: 
1st round: 10:00am 
2nd round: 10:45am
3rd round: 11:30am 
Lunch Break - Pizza and Drinks
4th round: 1:00pm 
5th round: 1:45pm 
6th round: 2:30pm 
7th round: 3:15pm  

Entry Fee: $20

Sections: Open Section &amp; Under 1200 Section

Prize Info:  Open Section Trophies 1st thru 5th Place. Medals 6th thru 20th place.  Rated US Chess Quick. 

Trophies 1st Thru 10th Place, Medals for 11th thru 20th Place. 

US Chess Federation (USCF) membership required. On Site Available. We have some vouchers for free USCF membership for those 17 and under. $3 off for adults.

Send Entry Fee to: $20

Additional Info:   Boards and clocks will be provided but are very limited.  Bring your own clock if possible.  Free scholastic membership (if expired or within a month of expiring) with entry fee. Free memberships must be processed at the tournament. Contact Luis Peralta peraltaluis@hotmail.com 309-737-2890
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/moline/new-years-2026-7-round-uscf-rapid-chess-tournament-sat-jan-24-2026/200029432466938
- **Event Categories**: sports, tournaments
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029432466938?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=moline-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Moline
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3300 River Drive, Moline, IL
- **lat**: 41.5138
- **long**: -90.49281
- **full address**: 3300 River Drive, Moline, IL, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Western Illinois Chess Club (https://allevents.in/org/western-illinois-chess-club/23608027)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 3300 River Drive, Moline, IL, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Western Illinois Chess Club
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, tournaments
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about New Year's 2026 7-Round USCF Rapid Chess Tournament - Sat. Jan. 24, 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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