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The 7th Annual Carolinas Classic features an increased $15,000 guaranteed prize fund in 10 sections and a FREE $1,000 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.
In addition to the main events and side events, participants may engage with special guest GM Sam Shankland who will lead Q&A's, blitz challenges, game analysis, and more throughout the event! Former World Champion, GM Veselin Topalov, and world newowned trainer GM Jacob Aagaard will also be present and hold a book signing/autograph session on Sunday of the event.
Organized just prior to the Charlotte Chess Center's Elite Camp (June 12-16 at the same hotel venue)
WHEN
Main Event
June 9-11, 2023
Various playing schedules available
Side Events
K-12 Scholastic and Blitz Side Events - June 10
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
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Players are strongly recommended to register online.
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US Chess membership required for all players, including Blitz
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All registration closes 1 hour before round.
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On-site registration:
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3-day Schedule - Friday 5:00-5:30pm
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Scholastic Sections - Saturday 9:00-9:30am
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2-day Schedule / Re-Entry - Saturday 9:00-10:00am
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Blitz registration: Saturday 4:30-8:15pm
TIME CONTROL
Championship Section: G/115, increment 5
U2100 through U900 Sections: G/100, increment 5
Scholastic U600 and U300 Sections: G/25;increment 5
Rounds 1 and 2 of Two-Day Schedule: G/40, increment 5
$15,000 GUARANTEED IN PRIZES
Championship Section (2000+) - FIDE Rated - 80 Grand Prix Points
$1600 + plaque – $800 – $500 – $300 - $200
Top u2400: $500 – $300
Top u2200: $400 – $200
Under 2100 Section - FIDE Rated
$1000 + plaque – $500 – $300 - $200
Under 1900 Section - FIDE Rated
$800 + plaque – $400 – $200 - $100
Under 1700 Section
$800 + plaque – $400 – $200 - $100
Under 1500 Section
$700 + plaque – $400 – $200 - $100
Under 1300 Section
$700 + plaque – $400 – $200 - $100
Under 1100 Section
$600 + plaque – $300 – $200 - $100
Under 900 Section
$600 + plaque – $300 – $200 - $100
SCHEDULE
3-Day Schedule - 5 Rounds
Friday: 6:30pm
Saturday: 11:00am & 4:30pm
Sunday: 10:00am & 3:00pm
2-Day Schedule - 5 Rounds
Saturday: 11:00am, 1:30pm, 4:30pm (merge with 3-day schedule)
Sunday: 10:00am & 3:00pm
(Rounds 1 & 2 of Two-Day played at G/40;+5 time control)
SIDE EVENTS
Special Guests GM Veselin Topalov and GM Jacob Aagaard
Special Guest GM Sam Shankland
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Game analysis/review sessions
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"Play the Master" blitz challenges
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Open lectures and book signings
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Free for players participating in the Carolinas Classic main event and scholastic side event.
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Exact schedule to be published at a later date
FREE $1000 Blitz
Saturday, June 10, 9:00pm-11:00pm
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Blitz Registration On-site only, Saturday 4:30-8:45pm (no online blitz registration)
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Free blitz entry for Carolinas Classic players (including Scholastic), $30 for others.
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6 (single) Rounds – USCF regular ratings used for pairings/prizes
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$1,000 in prizes, two sections (Championship & U1600)
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Championship Section is FIDE Blitz-rated, both sections USCF-blitz rated.
Saturday Scholastic (K-8) - 5 Rounds
Sections: Under 600 & Under 300 - all players must be in grade 8 or below
Time Control: G/25;increment 5
Prizes: Trophies to top 10 in each section
Round Times: 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, Awards at 4:00pm
ENTRY FEES
Main Event
$130 by May 30
$145 by June 6
$160 after June 6 or on-site
GMs, IMs, WGMs Free Entry! No deduction from prize if registered by May 30, otherwise $130 deducted from prize.
Scholastic (K-8) Side Event
$40 by June 6
$50 after June 6
$1000 Blitz Side Event
Free for particpants in the Carolinas Classic and Scholastic Events
$30 for others, on-site registration only
CONDITIONS
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A limited number of conditions are available for GMs, IMs, and WGMs, inquire early.
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All conditions must be arranged early through Dr. Walter High.
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Conditioned players may not take byes or withdraw without the expressed permission of the organizers.
RULES AND NOTES
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100 Point Rule: Must be within 100 points of next section to play up (e.g. 2000+ to enter Championship). 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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June 2023 US Chess supplement rating
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live rating achieved thereafter
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Withdrawals/Refunds:
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Main Event: $10 transaction fee until June 7.
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Scholastic: $5 transaction fee until June 7.
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50% refunds after June 7 until 1 hour before round 1.
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Byes:
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Up to 2 optional half-point byes, request before round 1 begins.
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All byes requested during tournament are zero points.
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Unrated Players:
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must enter U1300, U1100, or U900 Sections or Scholastic U300.
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Unrated players are eligible for prizes in these sections.
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Re-Entry:
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If players have an undesirable start to the event, they may wish to re-enter the event.
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Players may re-enter for a $60 fee
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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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June 2023 US Chess (OTB) ratings used for pairings and prizes in all sections.
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All sections are US Chess-rated. Championship, U2100, and U1900 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 main event sections, based on the following US Chess tiebreaks: Cumulative, Average Opposition Rating cut one.
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Trophies to top 10 in scholastic sections, based on US Chess standard tiebreaks.
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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.
CCC 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.
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Games may be submitted for thorough review by Dr. Ken Regan's FIDE-approved algorithm prior to submitting the event for rating.
ORGANIZER CONTACT
Conditions and Invitations - Dr. Walter High, wmhigh@nc.rr.com
Other inquiries - events@charlottechesscenter.org
Registration and Entry Lists Here
