CHARLOTTE MASTERS
The 3rd Charlotte Masters will take place July 16-18, 2021.
This is a high level tournament divided into two sections. Section A is for players rated 2200+ FIDE, and Section B is for players rated 1900+ USCF
When:
July 16, 2021 - July 18, 2021
Students may wish to pair this tournament with the 2021 Elite Chess Camp, July 19-23.
Where:
Charlotte Chess Center
10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E
Charlotte, NC 28226
Suggested Hotel:
Hilton Garden Inn - Pineville
425 Towne Centre Blvd.
Pineville, NC 28134
$99/Night - Free Internet, Cook-to-Order Breakfast, Parking
Registration:
Online registration only. Maximum 32 players.
Masters A: Open to players rated 2200+ FIDE on June or July Rating List or have the FM, WIM, or WGM title
Masters B: Open to players 1900+ USCF or FIDE on June or July Rating List
Prizes:
$2,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund
Masters A: $600-300-200
Masters B: $500-250-150
Time Control:
G/90 minutes; increment 30 seconds
Schedule:
Entry Fees:
$150 by June 22
$175 by July 6
$200 after July 6
GM/IMs free by June 22. $100 deducted from prize.
No entries after July 15
Refunds: Withdrawals are subject to a 5% transaction fee by July 15, no refunds after July 15.
Special Notes
COVID-19 Measures
We will almost certainly not cancel or postpone this event due to COVID-19. Restaurants, business, and travel have been open in North Carolina since May 20, 2020. We will be taking many preventative measures to ensure the safety of our players:
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Venue facilities (tournament hall) and all chess equipment will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected daily
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Players and parents who are sick will be asked to stay home
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One board per table, promoting social distancing
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Players are not required to shake hands before and after games
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Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipe stations will be placed throughout the tournament hall
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Masks or face shield required, gloves recommended
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Spectators will be encouraged to watch games online instead of on-site
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Temperature checks at the door