2021 CHARLOTTE OPEN
The 2021 Charlotte Open will take place December 26-30, 2021 in Charlotte, NC
The event is organized by the Charlotte Chess Center at the Hilton University Charlotte Place Hotel.
The event is held days after the North American Junior Championship at the same venue.
December 26 - 30, 2021
Charlotte, North Carolina
5 Sections, US chess Rated; Top 2 Sections FIDE Rated
$20,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund
Largest Prize Fund in the Southeast!
Norms Possible in Championship
Where:
Hilton University Place
8629 JM Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 547-7444
Must book by December 10 to receive discount
$105 per night single or double - free internet, free parking
$10 entry fee discount if staying at host hotel (up to 2 discounts per room)
When:
December 26-30, 2021
Requirements:
Participants must be members of the US Chess Federation
Time Control:
Championship Section: G/100 minutes; increment 30 seconds
All Other Sections: G/120 minutes ; delay 10 seconds
2-Day Option: Rounds 1-3 played at G/40 minutes; delay 10
Scholastic Section: G/25 minutes; delay 5 seconds
Round Times:
Championship Section
9 Rounds
Wednesday: 7:00pm
Thursday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Friday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 3:30pm
All Other Sections
6 Rounds
3-Day Schedule
Friday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 3:30pm
2-Day Schedule
Saturday: 10:00am - 12:45pm - 3:15pm - 6:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 3:30pm
Scholastic Section
Saturday: 10:00am - 11:15am - 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Sections:
Championship
Under 2200
Under 1900
Under 1600
Under 1300
Scholastic (under 1000)
100 Point Rule: Players may only play up if their rating is within 100 points of the section limit. Example: A 1800 may play in the U2200 section but not a 1799.
Byes:
You may take up to 3 half point byes.
1/2 point byes may be taken in any round but must be requested before round 3.
Byes allow a player to skip a round they can not otherwise attend.
Prizes:
$20,000 Guaranteed in Prizes
Championship Section (2100+)
FIDE and US Chess Rated - Norms Possible
1st Place: $3,000 + Plaque
2nd - 6th: $1,500 - $800 - $500 - $300 - $200
Top U2400 FIDE: $1000
Top U2250 FIDE: $600
Top U2100 FIDE/Unr: $500
*New Bonus Prize* - Top Premium ACP (Association of Chess Professionals) Member: $1000.
This prize may be won in addition to a place or class prize.
U2200 Section
FIDE and US Chess Rated
1st Place: $1600 + Plaque
2nd - 4th: $800 - $400 - $200
Top U2050: $400
U1900 Section
US Chess Rated
1st Place: $1400 + Plaque
2nd - 4th: $700 - $400 - $200
Top U1750: $400
U1600 Section
US Chess Rated
1st Place: $1200 + Plaque
2nd - 4th: $600 - $300 - $200
Top U1450: $300
U1300 Section
US Chess Rated
1st Place: $1200 + Plaque
2nd - 4th: $600 - $300 - $200
Top U1100: $200
Scholastic Section (u1000)
US Chess Rated
Trophies to top 10
Entry Fee:
Championship Section (9 Rounds)
GM: If Registered by December 1: Free Entry, Minimum $100 Prize (must play all 9 Rounds), No Deduction from Prizes
After December 1: Free Entry; $240 Deducted from Prize, No Minimum Prize
IM: $140 with $100 Deducted from Prize
Players Rated Below 2200 USCF: $340 by December 15; $370 After
All Other Players: $240 by December 15; $270 After
All Other Sections (6 Rounds)
$140 by December 15; $170 After
Re-Entry $50
Scholastic Section (4 Rounds)
$35 by December 29; $45 After
Special Notes:
$10 Discount on total entry fee if staying at sponsored hotel
Unrated players must enter U1300 or scholastic section and are eligible for place prizes.
Boards and sets provided, bring clocks
Chess vendor on-site
Electronic device penalty for all sections
1st violation time penalty – deduct half remaining time, up to 10 minutes, 2nd violation forfeit of game.
January 2020 FIDE ratings used in Championship,
January 2020 USCF ratings used in other sections.
