ONLINE CHARLOTTE OPEN
The CCCSA Charlotte Open has a guaranteed $8,000 in cash prizes.
Fair Play/Anti-Cheating measures will be taken very seriously as to make for a more enjoyable tournament for all.
Over 175 Players Participated in the January Charlotte Open!
When:
February 27-28, 2021
Requirements:
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This is a completely open tournament – both adults and scholastic players from any state may play
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All players must have a lichess account – all lichess accounts are free
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Players must play from a computer (desktop or laptop). Tablets and cell phones not permitted.
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US Chess membership required
Format:
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6 round Swiss tournament
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Standard US Chess pairing system will be used - US Chess online regular rated
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Pairings will be uploaded to Chessstream and players can join their game at the right time with just one click!
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Higher of US Chess regular OTB rating and USCF online regular rating used for pairings, section placement and prizes.
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Monthly Supplement Used
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Players must be within 100 points of next section cutoff to play up (i.e. 1900+ to play Championship)
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Players will automatically be moved to appropriate section if they are not eligible
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$8,000 Guaranteed in Prizes
Championship Section
$1200-600-400-300, top U2200 $500-300
Under 2000 Section
$800-400-300-200, top U1800 $400-250
Under 1600 Section
$800-400-300-200, top U1400 $300-150, top U1200 $200
Round Times:
All Round Times in EST (New York)
Two Day Schedule:
Saturday, February 27: 12:00pm, 3:15pm, 6:30pm
Sunday, February 28: 12:00pm, 3:15pm, 6:30pm
One Day Schedule:
Sunday: 10:00am, 11:15am, 12:30pm, 1:45pm, then merge with 2-day schedule 3:15pm, 6:30pm
Time Control:
2-Day Schedule (all rounds):
G/70+10
1-Day Schedule:
Round 1-4 played at G/25+5, last two rounds played at G/70+10
Byes:
Can't make it to all of the rounds? You may take a (3) half point byes in any round
1/2 point byes must be requested before the the tournaments starts.
Byes allow a player to skip a round they can not otherwise attend.
Entry Fee:
$89.00 by February 20
$99.00 by February 23
$110.00 after February 23
GM/IM Free Entry - $80 from Prize
Re-entry: $40
5% Discount to CCCSA Members
Join the CCCSA and Save - Only $40 a Year for Locals and $25/Year for Travelers
REGISTRATION, PAIRINGS, ENTRY LISTS
PLEASE READ - CCCSA TAKES FAIR PLAY VERY SERIOUSLY
The CCCSA, along with the help of online chess servers fair-play algorithm, has reported and banned over 75 player accounts in our online tournaments. Please read these conditions carefully.
Our principal goal with online events is to ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all.
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Charlotte Chess Center online cash prize tournaments have the highest player-to-TD ratio of any online open events.
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By registering, all players agree not to use outside assistance of any kind.
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This is a US Chess online rated tournament. Players found to be using outside assistance will be reported to US Chess and restricted from future Charlotte Chess Center events.
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Players found or believed to be using outside assistance will be ineligible for a prize.
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All games will be reviewed by lichess and tournament staff during and after the event.
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Tournament staff may expel a player from the tournament, make a player ineligible for a prize, or adjust the standings even if lichess does not close the account.
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No unnecessary electronics - Players may not listen to music, wear headphones, or have another electronic device near them while playing.
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We will remove cheaters from the tournament during and/or after the tournament and adjust tournament results and standings accordingly.
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All fair play adjustments made by tournament staff are final and are not appealable.
Zoom Meeting (NEW Requirements)
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To be eligible for a $300+ prize, players must join the tournament Zoom meeting with video, using their real name, with a side or rear camera angle (see picture below).
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Players with only the standard front-facing webcam view are only eligible for up to $300 in prizes. You must have a side or rear angle showing the playing and the computer screen in order to be eligible for the complete prize fund.
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Players who do not join Zoom for every round may play, but are not eligible for any prize. Balance of any limited prize goes to the next player(s) in line.
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Players must agree to Zoom requests by tournament staff, even during play.
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In addition to a secondary device as described above, connecting to Zoom from the playing computer is strongly suggested so that players can see TD announcements in Zoom chat.