OVERVIEW
The Carolinas Classic Scholastic is a 5 round K-8 tournament held alongside the Carolinas Classic. It is open to all players aged 13 or younger with a rating under 700 (or unrated).
Participants may enjoy free game analysis, lectures, and blitz challenges with VIP IM John Bartholomew!
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
SCHEDULE
Round 1: 10:30am
Round 2: 11:30am
Round 3: 1:00pm
Round 4: 2:00pm
Round 5: 3:00pm
Awards: 4:00pm
WHERE
Hilton Charlotte University Place – Official Venue
8629 J M Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
$129/Night - Free Internet, Parking
Booking Link - Reserve by May 10
REGISTRATION
Online registration (link below) is strongly recommended.
On-Site Registration: Saturday 9:00-9:30am
All registration closes Saturday 9:30am
ELIGIBILITY
K-8 players only (age 13 and under)
Players must be unrated or rated under 700 based on the June 2024 US Chess rating supplement.
TIME CONTROL
G/20, inc/10
Each player begins with 20 minutes and receives a 10 second bonus per move.
PRIZES
Trophies to top 10, based on US Chess standard tiebreaks
SIDE EVENTS
Special Guest VIP IM John Bartholomew
Saturday, June 8
Open Lecture: 9:30-10:30am
"Play the Master" Blitz: 11:30am-12:30pm
Player Game Analysis: 1:30-2:30pm
Scholastic Awards Ceremony Presentation: 3:45-4:15pm
Player Game Analysis: 5:00-6:00pm
"Play the Master" Blitz: 7:00-8:00pm
Carolinas Classic Blitz tournament: 8:30pm
Free $1,500 Blitz - Saturday, June 8
ENTRY FEE
$40 by June 4
$50 after June 4
CONTACT
For questions, concerns, and withdrawals prior to the event email: events@charlottechesscenter.org
Parents and spectators are not permitted in the playing area and nearby hallways.
Please read Terms and Conditions.
Withdrawals / Refunds:
Scholastic: $5 transaction fee until June 5.
50% refunds after June 5 until 1 hour before round 1.
Byes:
Up to 2 optional half-point byes, request before round 1.
All byes requested during tournament are zero points.
Boards, sets, clocks provided (must use our equipment).
June 2024 US Chess (OTB) ratings used for pairings and eligibility.
This event is US Chess rated. US Chess membership is required.
All registration (online and on-site) closes 1 hour before round.
Trophies to top 10, based on US Chess standard tiebreaks.
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.