CHARLOTTE MASTERS
The 3rd Charlotte Masters will take place at the Charlotte Chess Center, July 16-18, 2021.
This is a high level tournament 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, register by July 15
**Note July 1 Changes to Sections and Increased Prize Fund**
Masters: Open to players rated 1900+ USCF or FIDE on June or July Rating List
Prizes:
$2,400 Guaranteed Prize Fund
$800-400-250-150
Top u2100: $500-300
Rules:
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One section tournament, US Chess and FIDE rated
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July USCF ratings used for pairings and prizes
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FIDE rules apply
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Time Control: G/90 minutes, increment 30 seconds
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Up to 2 half point byes available, request at registration
Schedule:
Entry Fees:
$150 by July 10 (deadline extended)
$175 after July 10
GM/IMs free by July 10. $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
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The Chess Center and all chess equipment will be disinfected and thoroughly cleaned several times daily
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Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipe stations will be placed throughout the chess center
Effective June 21, 2021
Masks and temperature checks will not be required. Participants may wear a mask if they choose to.
On May 14, North Carolina dropped most capacity restrictions, social distancing measures, and mask mandates for businesses. We wanted to give our members a chance to get acquainted with those changes. We now feel as though the mask requirement at the CCCSA is no longer needed.
See Governor Cooper's Executive Order 215 for more details.