OVERVIEW
The CCC Blitz - North is a 9-round US Chess and FIDE rated blitz tournament, featuring a $375 prize fund. To make the most of your day, you can pair this tournament with the CCC Rapid - North held earlier in the afternoon for a complete day of fast chess.
WHERE
Charlotte Chess Center - North
10211 Prosperity Park Drive, Suite 230
Charlotte, NC 28269
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Participants must be US Chess members.
Limited to the first 42 to register.
Online registration only.
Registration for each event closes 15 minutes prior to round 1 if not already full.
BLITZ SCHEDULE
Registration closes 4:45pm.
Rounds: 5:00pm then ASAP, Blitz ends ~7:15pm.
BLITZ FORMAT
Time Control: G/3; inc/2
9 games (Swiss, single rounds)
1 open section with class prizes
Live US Chess Regular Ratings used for pairings and prizes
TD may use US Chess or FIDE Blitz ratings if higher
US Chess and FIDE Blitz rated
BLITZ PRIZES
$375 Guaranteed in 1 Section.
$125 - $80 - $50
Top U1900: $40
Top U1600: $40
Top U1300 or Unrated: $40
This is a CCC Grand Prix event!
ENTRY FEES
Players rated 2200+: Free entry ($25 deduction from prize per event - no deduction for GMs, IMs, 2400+)
CCC Members: $25
Non-Members: $30
CONTACT
events@charlottechesscenter.org
For contact during the event email (above) or call 980-265-1156
Read CCC Terms and Conditions.
All equipment provided - must use our equipment.
Event is US Chess and FIDE Blitz rated
US Chess membership required; FIDE membership (no cost) will be created for new members.
Live US Chess regular OTB ratings used for pairings and prizes. At the TD's discretion, USCF Blitz, Quick or FIDE ratings may be used if higher than USCF regular.
Accelerated pairings are possible.
Refunds: $5 fee for refunds before the event; $10 fee for same-day; no refund after event begins
Byes: Players may take up to 2 optional half-point byes in either tournament, must request before round 1. Byes allow a player to skip a round they cannot otherwise attend. All byes requested during the tournament are zero points.