2020 CHARLOTTE OPEN
The 2020 Charlotte Open will take place January 1-5, 2020 in Charlotte, NC. Co-organized by Carolinas Chess Initiative and the Charlotte Chess Center after the 2019 Pan-American Intercollegiate Chess Championship!
January 1-5, 2020
Charlotte, North Carolina
6 Sections, US chess Rated; Top 2 Sections FIDE Rated
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$21,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund
Largest Prize Fund in the Southeast!
Norms Possible in Championship
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Directly After the 2019 Pan-Am Intercollegiate Chess Championship
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Pairings, Standings, Games on Chessstream
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Free Guest Lectures:
Lectures in Skittles/Bookstore Room
GM Valentin Yotov Friday 1/3, 10:30am-11:30am
GM Alex Lenderman Saturday 1/4, 10:30am-11:30am
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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 December 26 to receive discount
$101 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:
January 1-5, 2020
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Registration:
Players may register ahead of time using the form below
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Players may also register on site:
Wednesday, January 1, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Friday, January 3 , 10:00am -11:15am
Saturday, January 4, 8:45am - 9:30am
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Pre-Registration List:
Requirements:
Participants must be members of the US Chess Federation
Time Control:
Championship Section: G/100 minutes; increment 30 seconds
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All Other Sections: G/120 minutes ; delay 10 seconds
2-Day Option: Rounds 1-3 played at G/40 minutes; delay 10
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Scholastic Section: G/25 minutes; delay 5 seconds
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Round Times:
Championship Section
9 Rounds
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Wednesday: 7:00pm
Thursday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Friday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 3:30pm
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All Other Sections
6 Rounds
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3-Day Schedule
Friday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 3:30pm
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2-Day Schedule
Saturday: 10:00am - 12:45pm - 3:15pm - 6:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 3:30pm
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Scholastic Section
Saturday: 10:00am - 11:15am - 12:45pm - 2:00pm
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Sections:
Championship
Under 2200
Under 1900
Under 1600
Under 1300
Scholastic (under 1000)
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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.
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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.
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Prizes:
$20,000 Guaranteed in Prizes
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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
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U1600 Section
US Chess Rated
1st Place: $1200 + Plaque
2nd - 4th: $600 - $300 - $200
Top U1450: $300
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U1300 Section
US Chess Rated
1st Place: $1200 + Plaque
2nd - 4th: $600 - $300 - $200
Top U1100: $200
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Scholastic Section (u1000)
US Chess Rated
Trophies to top 10
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Entry Fee:
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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
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All Other Sections (6 Rounds)
$140 by December 15; $170 After
Re-Entry $50
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Scholastic Section (4 Rounds)
$35 by December 29; $45 After
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Special Notes:
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$10 Discount on total entry fee if staying at sponsored hotel
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Unrated players must enter U1300 or scholastic section and are eligible for place prizes.
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Boards and sets provided, bring clocks
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Chess vendor on-site
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Electronic device penalty for all sections
1st violation time penalty – deduct half remaining time, up to 10 minutes, 2nd violation forfeit of game.
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January 2020 FIDE ratings used in Championship,
January 2020 USCF ratings used in other sections.
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