CHARLOTTE DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP
OVERVIEW
The Charlotte Doubles Championship is a unique event featuring a 2 vs 2 team format and a $1000 prize fund. The event is 6 rounds at a rapid time control.
WHEN
June 17
WHERE
10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E
Charlotte, NC 28226
REGISTRATION
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Teams must submit registration in one transaction – no individual registration by player.
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Registration is online only – use the link at the bottom of the page.
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All players must be members of the US Chess Federation
TIME CONTROL
G/10; increment 5
Each player receives 10 minutes plus a 5 second increment to complete each game.
ROUND TIMES
Round 1: 10:30am
Round 2: 11:15am
Round 3: 12:00pm
Round 4: 1:30pm
Round 5: 2:15pm
Round 6: 3:00pm
FORMAT
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One open section with overall and class prizes
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Team vs team format – board 1 vs board 1, board 2 vs board 2
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Pairings and prizes are based on team average rating.
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Teams may have a maximum of one player rated above 2000.
BYES
If your team needs to skip rounds, you can request up to 3 half-point byes. Byes must be requested at registration or via email before the tournament starts. Once the tournament begins, all requested byes are 0 points.
$1,000 GUARANTEED IN PRIZES
Team Prizes
1st Place: $200
2nd Place: $100
3rd Place: $60
Top Under 1800 (Average) Team: $80
Top Under 1500 (Average) Team: $80
Top Under 1200 (Average) Team: $80
Board Prizes
Top Board 1: $100
Top Board 2: $100
Special Team Prizes
Can be won in addition to other prizes
Top “Mixed Doubles” Team (1 male / 1 female): $100 +plaque
Top Family Team: $100 + plaque
ENTRY FEE
$70.00 per team
No individual entry – must register as a team in 1 transaction
RULES
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Limited to the first 30 teams (60 players). No exceptions.
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Registration closes at 10:00am or when the capacity limit is reached.
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Teams are exactly 2 players – no alternates.
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Players must play in rating order – equally rated teammates may choose board order.
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Pairings and prizes are based on team average rating.
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Unrated players may be assigned a tournament rating of 500-1000 for pairing/prize purposes.
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Rating Cap: Teams may have a maximum of one player rated above 2000.
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Match points are used for team standings and pairings.
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Game points are used for board prizes.
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No tiebreaks – all prize money is split equally between tied teams (and between teammates for team prizes).
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June 2023 US Chess ratings used for pairings and prizes.
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FIDE Rapid rules apply.
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US Chess Quick rated and FIDE Rapid rated.
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US Chess membership required.
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Players without a FIDE ID number will be assigned one at no cost.
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Boards, sets, clocks provided – must use our equipment.
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Plaques to first place team, based on US Chess tiebreaks if necessary.
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Refunds: $10 fee for refunds requested by June 15. 50% refunds after June 15 until 1 hour before round 1. No refunds once event begins.
CONTACT
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For questions, concerns, and withdrawals prior to the event email: events@charlottechesscenter.org
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For contact during the event email (above) or call 980-265-1156
Registration and Entry List Here