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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

  • 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.

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.

 

ORGANIZER CONTACT

For all inquiries email events@charlottechesscenter.org

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