When:​

August 17, 2019

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Where:

Charlotte Chess Center

10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E

Charlotte, NC 28226

 

Registration:

Inquire with the form below and the team captains will ultimately choose their team.

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Requirements:

Must live in either North Carolina or South Carolina

Must be a member of the US Chess Federation

 

Time Control:

G/90; d5

Each player receives 90 minutes with a 5 second delay per game. 

 

Round Times:

Round 1: 11:00am

Round 2: 3:00pm

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Blitz Tournament and Pizza Party at 6:30pm

 

Sections:

Overall State Champions Match:

NM Mark Biernacki (NC) v. NM Mike Sailer (SC)

 

Along with the state champions above, both the NC and SC teams are looking for two players in the following categories:

 

Expert (USCF 2000-2200)

Class A (USCF 1800-1999)

Class B (USCF 1600-1799)

Class C (USCF 1400-1599)

Class D (USCF 1200-1399)

Class E (USCF 1000-1199)

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Prizes:

A great weekend of competitive chess (2 USCF rated games), camaraderie and the chance to represent your state in competition. This is not the event for you if you are looking for a big payout.

 

We do not cover expenses, players are responsible for their travel and lodging costs.  You will be a part of building what we hope will become an important event on the local chess calendar. Please join us for this fun, and friendly event.

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Entry Fee:

FREE

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Special Notes:

USCF Rules Apply

One Team Captain

Team Captain may advise on whether or not a draw is appropriate.

Team captain may NOT advise on moves to play in a game.

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Each participant will play each of the other states two participants. Each Player will play 1 white game and 1 black game. Total of 2 games. 1 game against each opponent from the opposing team.