ENTRY FEE

Standard Entry: $120 by March 1, 2023, $135 after

GM/IM/WGM: Free, no deduction, conditions possible

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REGISTRATION AND ENTRY LIST 

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IMPORTANT NOTES​

• The Charlotte ALTO Championship is only open to players age 21+ as of March 10, 2023.

• Registration Cap: registration closes at 130 players

• 100 Point Rule: Players may play up if their rating is within 100 points of the section limit. Example: 1300+ to enter Under 1800 Section

• Byes: Players may take up to 2 optional half-point byes, request before round 1. Byes allow a player to skip a round they cannot otherwise attend.  All byes requested during the tournament are zero points.

• Refunds – all withdrawals by March 8 will be refunded minus a $10 transaction fee. No refunds after March 8

• Unrated players must enter the Under 1400 Section and are eligible for place prizes (1st-3rd).

• Boards, sets, clocks provided (must use our equipment).

• All sections are USCF-rated. Championship section is also FIDE-rated and uses FIDE rules.

• March 2023 US Chess regular OTB ratings used for pairings and prizes in all sections.

• Plaque to first place in each section, based on US Chess cumulative tiebreak and "average opposition rating, drop one" tiebreak if necessary.

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FAIR PLAY MEASURES

• No spectators are allowed in the playing area.

• Read CCC Electronic Device Policy

• Live game broadcasts will be on a delay.

• Tournament staff will be equipped with wands and other anti-cheating equipment.

• Stronger quality and quantity of tournament directors, arbiters, and organizers than other events.

• Games may be submitted for thorough review by Dr. Ken Regan's FIDE-approved algorithm prior to submitting the event for rating.

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ORGANIZER CONTACTS

•    Grant Oen, grant@charlottechesscenter.org – General Tournament Inquiries
•    Peter Giannatos, peter.giannatos@charlottechesscenter.org – Withdrawals & Refunds

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