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FORMAT
ALTO is a special event open to players aged 21 and older. There is a registration cap of 125 players, and an increased guaranteed prize fund of $7,000.
WHEN
September 2-4, 2023
Labor Day Weekend
WHERE
Hilton Garden Inn - Southpark
4808 Sharon Road
Charlotte, NC 28210
(704) 362-5080
HOTEL BOOKING
$119 per night single or $129 for double
Free internet, and parking
Booking Link - Book by August 10
TIME CONTROL
G/110; increment 10
1 hour and 50 minutes per player with a 10 second increment
$7,000 GUARANTEED IN PRIZES
Championship (1800+) Section - FIDE Rated
$1000 + plaque - 500 - 300 - 200
Top Under 2250: $250
Top Under 2100: $250
Under 1900 Section - FIDE Rated
$600 + plaque - 300 - 200
Top Under 1700: $250 - 150
Under 1600 Section
$600 + plaque - 300 - 200
Top Under 1400: $250 - 150
Under 1300 Section
$600 + plaque - 300 - 200
Top Under 1100: $250 - 150
ROUND TIMES
6 Rounds - 3-Day Schedule Only
Satuday: 10:30am & 4:00pm
Sunday: 10:30am & 4:00pm
Monday: 10:00am & 3:30pm
ENTRY FEE
Standard Entry: $135 by August 23, 2023, $150 after
GM/IM/WGM: Free, no deduction from prize if registered by August 23, otherwise $130 deducted.
REGISTRATION AND ENTRY LIST COMING SOON
IMPORTANT NOTES
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ALTO is only open to players age 21+ as of September 2, 2023.
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Registration Cap: 125 players
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Registration closes September 2 at 9:00am or when the capacity limit is reached.
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100 Point Rule: Players may play up if their rating is within 100 points of the section limit. Example: 1200+ to enter Under 1600 Section
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Players may use any of the following to qualify for the 100 point rule:
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Current rating at the time of registration
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September 2023 US Chess supplement rating
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Live rating achieved thereafter
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Byes:
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Any changes (registration, byes, withdrawals) must be submitted at least 1 hour before the round in question.
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Half-point byes allow a player to skip a round they cannot otherwise attend.
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Players may take up to 3 optional half-point byes, request before round 1.
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All byes requested during the tournament are zero points. Half-point byes must be requested before round 1.
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Refunds – all withdrawals by August 31 will be refunded minus a $10 transaction fee. No refunds after August 31
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Unrated players must enter the Under 1300 Section and are eligible for place prizes (1st-3rd).
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Boards, sets, clocks provided (must use our equipment).
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In all sections, White's clock will be started at the start of the round, even if players are not present.
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All sections are US Chess rated. US Chess membership is required. The Championship and Under 1900 sections are also FIDE-rated and uses FIDE rules.
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September 2023 US Chess regular OTB ratings used for pairings and prizes in all sections.
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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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By registering for or attending this event, players and guests grant permission to CCC to take and use photographs and video for purposes related to the event.
FAIR PLAY MEASURES
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No spectators are allowed in the playing area.
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Read CCC Electronic Device Policy
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Live game broadcasts will be on a delay.
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Tournament staff will be equipped with wands and other anti-cheating equipment.
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Stronger quality and quantity of tournament directors, arbiters, and organizers than other events.
ORGANIZER CONTACT
For all inquiries email events@charlottechesscenter.org