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.

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REGISTRATION AND ENTRY LIST COMING SOON

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IMPORTANT NOTES​

• ALTO is only open to players age 21+ as of September 2, 2023.

• Registration Cap: 125 players

  • ​Registration closes September 2 at 9:00am or when the capacity limit is reached.

• 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

• Players may use any of the following to qualify for the 100 point rule:

  • Current rating at the time of registration

  • September 2023 US Chess supplement rating

  • Live rating achieved thereafter

• Byes: 

  • Any changes (registration, byes, withdrawals) must be submitted at least 1 hour before the round in question.

  • Half-point byes allow a player to skip a round they cannot otherwise attend.

  • Players may take up to 3 optional half-point byes, request before round 1.

  • All byes requested during the tournament are zero points.  Half-point byes must be requested before round 1.

• Refunds – all withdrawals by August 31 will be refunded minus a $10 transaction fee. No refunds after August 31

• Unrated players must enter the Under 1300 Section and are eligible for place prizes (1st-3rd).

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

• In all sections, White's clock will be started at the start of the round, even if players are not present.

• 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.

• September 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.

• 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.

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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.

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ORGANIZER CONTACT

For all inquiries email events@charlottechesscenter.org

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