2020 CAROLINAS CLASSIC
The Carolinas Classic features a $10,000 guaranteed prize fund in 5 sections. Enjoy your stay at the lakeside Hilton Charlotte University Place.
Take a walk on the lake, shop, dine and more. The tournament is a Charlotte Chess Center and Carolinas Chess Initiative collaboration.
POSTPONED
Charlotte, NC
$10,000 Total Guaranteed Prize Fund
60 Combined Grand Prix Points
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Where:
Hilton University Place
8629 JM Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 547-7444
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​Must book by June 1 to receive discount
$109 per night Single or Double - FREE Internet, FREE Parking
$10 Discount on Total Entry Fee if Staying at Sponsor Hotel (up to two discounts per room)
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When:
POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19
We Are Currently Looking at a Date in August
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Registration:
Online Registration Below
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On-Site Entry:
Friday, June 12, 5:00pm-6:30pm
Saturday, June 13, 8:30am - 9:30am
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Pre-Registered List (coming Soon)
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Time Control:
Championship Section: G/100; Increment 30
Under 2000 - Under 1400 Sections: G/120; Delay 5
Scholastic Section: G/30; Delay 5
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Rounds 1 +2 of the 2-Day Schedule: G/75; Delay 5
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Sections:
Championship Section
Under 2000
Under 1800
Under 1600
Under 1400
Scholastic Section (Under 1000, Must be K-12)
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Players May Only Play Up If They Are Within 100 Points of the Next Section
Ex: A player rated 1900 can play in the championship but not a player rated 1899.
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Round Times:
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3-Day Schedule:
Friday - June 12
7:30pm
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Saturday - June 13
12:00pm - 6:00pm
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Sunday - June 14
10:00am - 3:30pm
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2-Day Schedule:
Saturday - June 13
10:00am - 2:00pm - 6:00pm (merge with 3-Day)
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Sunday - June 14
10:00am - 3:30pm
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Scholastic (Under 1000) Schedule:
Saturday - June 13
10:00am - 11:15am - 1:00pm - 2:15pm
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Byes:
All Sections (except scholastic):
Two 1/2 Point Byes in Rounds 1-5
Must be requested before round 2
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Scholastic:
1 Bye, Any Round
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Prizes:
Championship Section
$1200 - $700 - $400 - $200
Best U2200: $400 - $200
$100 Bonus to Clear Winner
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Under 2000
$1000 - $500 - $200 - $100
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Under 1800
$1000 - $500 - $200 - $100
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Under 1600
$900 - $400 - $200 - $100
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Under 1400
$700 - $400 - $200
Best U1200: $200 - $100
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Scholastic
Trophies to Top 15
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Entry Fee:
GM/IM/WGM Entry: Free ($90 deducted from prize)
Non-Gm/IM/WGM Entry: $95.00 before June 1; $105.00 After
$10.00 Discount of Staying at Hotel; Must Book Before Deadline
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Scholastic Section: $30.00 before June 1; $40 After
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Special Notes:
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Championship Section:
FIDE Rules Apply; June 2020 US Chess Rating Supplement Will Be Used for Pairings and Prizes
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All Other Sections:
US Chess Rules Apply; June 2020 US Chess Rating Supplement Will Be Used for Pairings and Prizes​
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All Sections:
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Players May Only Play Up If They Are Within 100 Points of the Next Section
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Cell Phone Penalty: 1.) 10 Minute Time Penalty 2.) Forfeit of Round​
Players found with a phone on their person during play subject to automatic forfeit
No Smoking; No E-Cigarettes
No Computers
No Electronics Permitted At All
