2023 CAROLINAS CLASSIC
FORMAT
The 7th Annual Carolinas Classic features an increased $12,000 guaranteed prize fund in 9 USCF-rated sections and a FREE $500 Blitz Tournament for all participants.! Enjoy your stay at the lakeside Hilton Charlotte University Place. Take a walk on the lake, shop, dine and more.
Organized just prior to the Charlotte Chess Center's Elite Camp
WHEN
June 9-11, 2023
Various playing schedules available
WHERE
Hilton Charlotte University Place
8629 J M Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
HOTEL BOOKING
$115/Night - Free Internet, Parking
Booking Link - Reserve by May 20
REGISTRATION
Link Below - US Chess membership required.
Players are strongly recommended to register online. All registration closes 1 hour before round.
On-site registration: Friday 5:00-5:30pm, Saturday 9:30-10:00am, Saturday Blitz 4:30-8:45pm.
TIME CONTROL
Championship Section: G/90, increment 30
U2000 through U1000 Sections: G/120, increment 5*
Scholastic U700 and U400 Sections: G/25;increment 5
*2-Day Rounds 1 and 2: G/45, increment 5
$12,000 GUARANTEED IN PRIZES
Championship (1900+)
$1200 + plaque – $600 – $400 – $200, top u2200 $400 – $200 FIDE-rated
Under 2000
$800 + plaque – $400 – $250 - $150 FIDE-rated
Under 1800
$800 + plaque – $400 – $250 - $150
Under 1600
$800 + plaque – $400 – $250 - $150
Under 1400
$600 + plaque – $400 – $250 - $150
Under 1200
$600 + plaque – $400 – $250 - $150
Under 1000
$600 + plaque – $400 – $250 - $150
Under 700 Saturday Scholastic
Trophies to top 10
Under 400 Saturday Scholastic
Trophies to top 10
SCHEDULE
3-Day Schedule - 5 Rounds
Friday: 6:30pm
Saturday: 11:00am & 4:30pm
Sunday: 10:00am & 3:30pm
2-Day Schedule - 5 Rounds
Saturday 11:00am and 1:30pm then merge with 3-day schedule, Saturday 4:30pm
(Rounds 1 & 2 played at G/45;+5 time control)
Saturday Scholastic (U700 & U400) - 5 Rounds
Saturday: 10:30am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm, 4:00pm. Awards ceremony 5:15pm.
SIDE EVENTS
FREE $500 Blitz
Saturday Night 9:00pm
6 Rounds - US Chess Blitz Rated - Prize Breakdown TBD
Free Entry to Players in the Carolinas Classic or Scholastic, $20 for others
ENTRY FEES
Main Event
$115 by June 1
$130 by June 7
$145 after June 7 or on-site
Re-entry from 3-day into 2-day schedule: $50
GMs, IMs, WGMs Free Entry!
No deduction from prize if registered by June 1, $100 deducted after
Limited number of hotel conditions available for GM/IM/WGMs, inquire early
Scholastic Sections
$35 by June 7
$45 after June 7 or on-site
Registration and Entry Lists Here
IMPORTANT NOTES
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100 Point Rule: Must be within 100 points of next section to play up (e.g. 1900+ to enter Championship).
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Refunds: Withdrawals by June 9 in main event will incur a $10 transaction fee; $5 fee for scholastic side event. No refunds after June 9.
OTHER NOTES
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Up to 2 optional half-point byes, request before round 1 begins. All byes requested during tournament are zero points.
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Unrated players must enter U1400, U1200, or U1000 Sections or U400 Scholastic if K-12. Unrated players are eligible for prizes in these sections.
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Boards, sets, clocks provided (must use our equipment).
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June 2023 US Chess (OTB) ratings used for pairings and prizes in all sections, including FIDE-rated sections.
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All sections USCF-rated. Championship and U2000 are also FIDE-rated and use FIDE rules.
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All registration (online and on-site) closes 1 hour before round.
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Plaques to first place in top 7 sections, based on US Chess cumulative tiebreak if necessary.
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Trophies to top 10 in scholastic sections, based on US Chess standard tiebreaks if necessary.
ORGANIZER CONTACT
Conditions and Invitations - Dr. Walter High, wmhigh@nc.rr.com
Other inquiries - events@charlottechesscenter.org