OVERVIEW
ALTO is a special 5-round event open to players aged 21 and older. There is a registration cap of 140 players, and a guaranteed prize fund of $5,000.
WHEN
November 1-3, 2024
WHERE
Beautiful Venue in the Heart of Southpark Charlotte! Walk to Starbucks, Whole Foods, dozens of restaurants!
Hilton Garden Inn – Southpark (Official Venue)
4808 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28210
$124 per night single or $134 for double
Free internet and parking
Homewood Suites – Southpark (Overflow Hotel)
King Suites only – larger rooms with pullout sofa bed
$149 for King Suite
Free internet, parking, and breakfast
TIME CONTROL
G/110; increment 10
1 hour and 50 minutes per player with a 10 second increment
$5,000 GUARANTEED IN PRIZES
Championship Section - FIDE Rated
$800 – 500 – 300
Top U2200: $250 -100
Top U2000: $250 -100
Under 1800 Section - FIDE Rated
$500 – 300 – 200
Top U1600: $200 - 150
Under 1400 Section
$500 – $300 – $200
Top U1200: $200
Top U1000: $150
100-point rule applies for "playing up" a section - see Special Notes at bottom of page.
SCHEDULE
5 Rounds - 3-Day Schedule Only
Day | Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Friday | November 1 | Round 1 | 6:30pm |
Saturday | November 2 | Round 2 | 10:30am |
Round 3 | 4:00pm | ||
Sunday | November 3 | Round 4 | 10:00am |
Round 5 | 3:00pm |
ENTRY FEE
Standard Entry: $125 by October 20, $140 after
GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs: Free, no deduction from prize if registered by October 1, otherwise $100 deducted.
Online Registration only. No on-site registration.
CONTACT
General inquiries – events@charlottechesscenter.org
Titled Player Conditions - wmhigh@nc.rr.com
WITHDRAWALS
Use this link if you would like to withdraw from the event.
SPECIAL NOTES
Please read Terms and Conditions.
Read CCC Electronic Device Policy
ALTO is only open to players age 21+ as of November 1, 2024.
Only players allowed in playing hall.
100 Point Rule: Players may play up if their rating is within 100 points of the section limit. Example: 1700+ to enter Championship Section. Players may use any of the following to qualify for the 100 point rule:
November 2024 US Chess supplement rating
Peak rating within 2 months of the event.
Byes:
Any changes (registration, byes, withdrawals) must be submitted at least 1 hour before the round in question.
Half-point byes allow a player to skip a round they cannot otherwise attend.
Players may take up to 3 optional half-point byes, request before round 1.
All byes requested during the tournament are zero points. Half-point byes must be requested before round 1.
Refunds – all withdrawals by October 31 will be refunded minus a $10 transaction fee. 50% withdrawals after October 31 until 1 hour before round 1.
Unrated players must enter the Under 1400 Section and are eligible for place prizes (1st-3rd).
Boards, sets, clocks provided (must use our equipment).
In all sections, White's clock will be started at the start of the round, even if players are not present.
All sections are US Chess rated. US Chess membership is required. The Championship and Under 1800 sections are also FIDE-rated and uses FIDE rules.
November 2024 US Chess regular rating supplement used for pairings and prizes in all sections.
Plaque to first place in each section, based on US Chess cumulative tiebreak and "average opposition rating, drop one" tiebreak if necessary.
By registering for or attending this event, players and guests grant permission to CCC to take and use photographs and video for purposes related to the event.