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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
$129/Night - Free Internet, Parking
Booking Link - Some rooms may be available, most days sold out
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
Under 1700 Section – FIDE Blitz Rated
$200 - $100 - $60 - $40
Top U1400 USCF: $40
Top U1200 USCF: $40
Top U1000 USCF or Unrated: $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.
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.