OVERVIEW
The Carolinas Classic Blitz is a 6 round blitz event held alongside the Carolinas Classic, featuring a $1,000 guaranteed prize fund! Blitz tournament entry is open to all players, but free for Carolinas Classic players.
Enjoy your stay at the newly renovated lakeside Hilton Charlotte University Place. Take a walk on the lake, shop, dine and more!
WHEN
Saturday, June 14
WHERE
Hilton Charlotte University Place – Official Venue
8629 J M Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
SCHEDULE
Saturday, June 14
Register on-site by 8:15pm. Entries after 8:15pm receive a round 1 bye.
Blitz round 1 starts 8:30pm, rounds 2-6 are ASAP.
Tournament ends around 10:30pm.
REGISTRATION
On-site blitz registration only. No online or emailed registration.
Free for players who are playing in the Carolinas Classic or Carolinas Classic Scholastic. Register in person, 4:00-8:15pm on Saturday June 14.
$30 for others. Register in person, 4:00-8:15pm on Saturday June 14.
US Chess membership required for all players.
Registration after 8:15pm will incur a round 1 bye.
TIME CONTROL
G/3, increment 2
SECTIONS AND PRIZES
$1,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND
Blitz Championship (1700+) – FIDE Blitz Rated
$300 - $150 - $100
Top U2200: $50
Top U2000: $40
Under 1700 Section
$160 - $80 - $40
Top U1400: $40
Top U1200: $40
ENTRY FEE
Free Entry for players in the Carolinas Classic or Scholastic
Other Players: $30
CONTACT
General inquiries – events@charlottechesscenter.org
SPECIAL NOTES
Please read Terms and Conditions.
2025 June Regular US Chess Supplement Rating used for pairings and prizes.
Blitz tournament is US Chess Blitz rated and FIDE Blitz rated - US Chess Membership required.
Boards, sets, clocks provided (must use our equipment)
Plaques to first place in main event sections, based on the following US Chess tiebreaks: Cumulative, Average Opposition Rating cut one.
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.