OVERVIEW
TNA offers one rated game every Tuesday night, completely free for CCC members. This is a great way for players to get weekly rated practice. The Top and U1600 Sections are also FIDE-rated - offering the only free weekly FIDE-rated game in the country!
WHEN
Every Tuesday Evening!
Lecture with FM Peter Giannatos (open to all members): 6:00-6:45pm
TNA Rated Game (registration required): 7:00pm
Can't make Tuesdays? Check out our events schedule for more options!
WHERE
Charlotte Chess Center - Main/South
10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E
Charlotte, NC 28226
CCC HOURS
5:45 - 11:00pm
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Participants must be members of US Chess.
Participants must be members of the CCC.
Open to all players in grades 9-12 and adults.
Students in grades K-8 must be rated over 1000.
K-8 players rated under 1000 - See U1000 Sundays.
Online registration only. Each registration is only for the next round.
Registration closes 30 minutes prior to the game if not already full.
If all spots are filled, email events@charlottechesscenter.org to be placed on the waitlist.
SECTIONS AND TIME CONTROL
Top Section: G/80, inc/10 - FIDE and US Chess Rated
U1600 Section: G/60, inc/10 - FIDE and US Chess Rated
U1300 Section: G/60, inc/10 - US Chess Rated
MONTHLY PRIZES
The top adult (18 or older) in each section will win a $25 gift card to USCF Sales.
The top junior (under 18) in each section will win a $25 gift card to USCF Sales.
All perfect scores (must play all games) will receive a 3-month CCC membership extension.
See special notes below for tiebreak rules.
This is a CCC Grand Prix event!
ENTRY FEE
Free, must be a CCC Member.
CONTACT
For contact during the event email (above) or call 980-265-1156
WITHDRAWAL
Use this link to withdraw. Withdrawals close 30 minutes prior to each game.
Top and U1600 sections are FIDE-rated - FIDE rules apply, except for US Chess penalties for cell phone infractions.
Tournament Directors will accelerate pairings to pair players close in rating when possible.
Most recent "live" US Chess regular ratings used for all sections to ensure close matchups.
TNA is a monthly tournament - the rating report is submitted on the last Tuesday of the month, and a new event begins on the first Tuesday of each month. TNA events may be 4 or 5 rounds depending on the month.
All players must use CCC equipment - weighted sets and digital clocks provided.
Players who no-show forfeit without notice may not be permitted to play in future events.
Prizes are not split - they will be awarded based on tiebreaks:
Most games played
Lower rating