OVERVIEW

The Carolinas Classic Blitz is a 6 round blitz event held alongside the Carolinas Classic, featuring a $1,500 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 8

WHERE

Hilton Charlotte University Place – Official Venue

8629 J M Keynes Drive

Charlotte, NC 28262

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$129/Night - Free Internet, Parking

Booking Link - Reserve by May 10

SCHEDULE

• Saturday, June 8​

• 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 8.

  • $30 for others.  Register in person, 4:00-8:15pm on Saturday June 8.

• 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

$1,500 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND

Blitz Championship (1700+) – FIDE Blitz Rated

$400 - $200 - $120 - $80

Top U2300 USCF: $60

Top U2100 USCF: $60

Top U1900 USCF: $60

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Under 1700 Section – FIDE Blitz Rated

$200 - $100 - $60 - $40

Top U1400 USCF: $40

Top U1200 USCF: $40

Top U1000 USCF or Unrated: $40

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ENTRY FEE

Free Entry for players in the Carolinas Classic or Scholastic

Other Players: $30

CONTACT

General inquiries – events@charlottechesscenter.org