OVERVIEW
The 2026 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 800 (or unrated).
WHEN
Saturday, June 13
SCHEDULE
Round 1: 11:00am
Round 2: 12:00pm
Lunch Break: 12:45 - 1:30pm
Round 3: 1:30pm
Round 4: 2:30pm
Round 5: 3:30pm
Awards Ceremony: 4:30pm
WHERE
Hilton Charlotte University Place
8629 JM Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
$139/Night - Free Internet, Parking
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$6 Self-Parking
Each exit requires $6 payment
Validate your ticket on-site
REGISTRATION
Online registration is strongly recommended.
On-Site Registration: Saturday 8:30-9:45am
All registration closes Saturday 9:45am
ELIGIBILITY
K-8 players only (age 13 and under)
Players must be unrated or rated under 800 based on the June US Chess rating supplement - not live ratings.
TIME CONTROL
G/20, inc/10
Each player begins with 20 minutes and receives a 10 second increment per move.
PRIZES
Trophies to top 10, based on US Chess standard tiebreaks
ENTRY FEE
$40 by June 9
$50 after June 9
CONTACT
events@charlottechesscenter.org
For withdrawals, use this form
Read CCC's Terms and Conditions and Fair Play Policy.
No spectators. Parents and spectators are not allowed in the playing area or nearby hallways or restrooms.
Withdrawals / Refunds:
Scholastic: $10 transaction fee until June 10.
50% refunds after June 10 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.
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).
In all sections, White's clock will be started at the start of the round, even if players are not present.
June 2025 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.