CHARLOTTE MASTERS
The 2nd Charlotte Masters will take place April 9-11, 2021.
This is a high level tournament designed for players rated 2200 FIDE or above.
See results from the 1st Charlotte Masters here
When:
April 9, 2021 - April 11, 2021
Where:
Charlotte Chess Center
10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E
Charlotte, NC 28226
Hotel:
Hilton Garden Inn - Pineville
425 Towne Centre Blvd.
Pineville, NC 28134
$99/Night - Free Internet, Breakfast, Parking, Shuttle to the Center
Registration:
Online registration only. Maximum 24 players.
Must be 2200+ FIDE on March or April Rating List
or have the FM, WIM, or WGM title to register - minor exceptions possible
FIDE Ratings Used for Pairings
Time Control:
G/90 minutes; increment 30 seconds
Prize:
First Place: Free Entry to a Future CCCSA GM Norm Invitational
US Chess tiebreaks used if necessary
Schedule:
Entry Fees:
$200 by March 20, 2021
$50 less for International Masters
$250 for all entries (including IM's) after March 20, 2021
No entries after April 8, First 24 Players to Enroll
Refunds: Withdrawals are subject to a 5% transaction fee by April 8, no refunds after April 8.
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