PAIRINGS, STANDINGS, LIVE GAMES
OVERVIEW
The 2024 Charlotte Open is a 6 round tournament which features a $20,000 guaranteed prize fund in 8 US Chess-rated sections. Alongside the main events are a free $2,500 blitz and a one-day scholastic K-8 tournament.
In addition to the main events and side events, participants may engage with GM Yasser Seirawan who will lead Q&A's, blitz challenges, game analysis, and more! In addition, the Botez Sisters will be hosting a meet and greet on Sunday evening!
Enjoy your stay at the UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center on UNC Charlotte's beautiful university campus. Plenty of restaurants and shops in walking distance.
WHEN
January 13-15, 2024
MLK Weekend
WHERE
UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
9041 Robert D Snyder Road
Charlotte, NC 28262
HOTEL BOOKING
Host Hotel:
$122 per night - king bed (available Saturday and Sunday nights)
$132 per night - two queen beds
Booking Link - LIKELY SOLD OUT
Overflow Hotel (1.8 miles from venue):
SpringHill Suites by Marriott - Charlotte University Research Park
8700 Research Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
Booking Link - Book ASAP
PARKING
$6 Daily Parking (self)
Each entry/exit requires payment
REGISTRATION
Online registration (link below) is strongly recommended. All registration closes 1 hour before round.
On-site Registration
Saturday 9:15am - 9:30am (3-day or Scholastic)
Sunday 8:45am - 9:00am (2-day or re-entry)
Blitz Registration: On-site only, Sunday 4:30 - 8:30pm.
TIME CONTROLS
Championship Section, 3-Day Schedule: G/110, inc/10
Under Sections, 3-Day Schedule: G/100, inc/10
All Sections, 2-Day Schedule: Rounds 1-3: G/20, inc/10, then merge with above
$20,000 GUARANTEED IN PRIZES
Championship (2000+) – FIDE-rated - 100 Grand Prix Points
$2000 - $1000 - $600 - $400 - $300
Top U2400 USCF: $600 - $300
Top U2250 USCF: $600 – $300
Under 2100 – FIDE-rated
$1500 + plaque – $800 – $400 - $300
Under 1900 – FIDE-rated
$1200 + plaque – $600 – $300 - $200
Under 1700 – FIDE-rated
$1000 + plaque – $500 – $300 - $200
Under 1500
$800 + plaque – $400 – $300 - $200
Under 1300
$800 + plaque – $400 – $300 - $200
Under 1100
$700 + plaque – $400 – $300 - $200
Under 900
$700 + plaque – $400 – $300 - $200
100-point rule applies for "playing up" a section - see Special Notes at bottom of page.
SCHEDULE
3-Day Schedule - 6 Rounds
Saturday: 10:30am & 4:00pm
Sunday: 10:30am & 4:00pm
Monday: 10:00am & 3:00pm
2-Day Schedule - 6 Rounds
Sunday: 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm (merge with 3-day schedule in round 4)
Monday: 10:00am & 3:00pm
SIDE EVENTS
Special Guest - GM Yasser Seirawan
Saturday January 13
Q&A or Commentary: 11:30am-1:00pm
Player Game Analysis: 2:00-3:30pm and 4:30-6:00pm
"Play the Master" Blitz: 7:00-8:30pm
Sunday January 14
Q&A or Commentary: 11:00am-12:00pm
Player Game Analysis: 1:30-3:00pm
Photo/Autograph Session: 3:30-4:00pm
"Play the Master" Blitz: 6:00-7:30pm
Monday January 15
Open Lecture: 9:00-10:00am
Q&A or Commentary: 11:00am-12:30pm
Player Game Analysis: 2:00-3:30pm
Player Game Analysis or "Play the Master" Blitz: 5:00-6:30pm
K-8 Under 600 Scholastic
Saturday, January 13
Starts at 10:30am - see all details here
FREE $2,500 Blitz (INCREASED!)
Sunday, January 14
Starts at 8:45pm - see all details here
BOTEZLIVE Meet & Greet
Sunday, January 14
After $1,500 Blitz, around 10:30pm
MAIN EVENT ENTRY FEE
$140 by January 3
$155 by January 10
$170 after January 10
GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs Free Entry, no deduction from prize if registered by December 29, otherwise $140 deducted from prize
Conditions are possible for GMs in the 3-day schedule, inquire by December 15.
CONTACT
For questions, concerns, and withdrawals prior to the event email: events@charlottechesscenter.org
Titled Player Conditions - wmhigh@nc.rr.com
RULES AND NOTES
Please read Terms and Conditions.
100-Point Rule: Must be within 100 points of next section to play up (e.g. 2000+ to enter Championship). Players may use any of the following to qualify for the 100-point rule. No exceptions.
current rating at the time of registration
January 2024 supplement rating
live rating achieved thereafter
Re-Entry:
If players have an undesirable start to the event, they may wish to re-enter the event, for example re-entering from the 3-day to the 2-day schedule.
Players may re-enter for a $60 fee.
Online re-entry link coming soon.
Re-entry closes Sunday 9:00am.
Withdrawals / Refunds:
Withdrawals by January 11 in main event will incur a $10 transaction fee and $5 fee for scholastic side event.
50% refunds after January 11 until 1 hour before round 1.
No refunds once event begins.
All withdrawals during the event must be submitted at least 1 hour before the affected round.
Failure to notify us of a pending withdrawal or zero-point bye which leads to a forfeit by “no-show” will incur a fine of $100.
OTHER NOTES
Up to 3 optional half-point byes, request before round 1. All byes requested during tournament are zero points.
Unrated players must enter U1300, U1100, or U900 Sections or K-8 Scholastic U600. Unrated players are eligible for prizes in these sections.
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 one or both players are not present.
January 2024 US Chess (OTB) ratings used for pairings and prizes in all sections,
All sections are US Chess-rated. Championship, U2100, U1900, and U1700 are also FIDE-rated and use FIDE rules except for 2-day schedule games., rounds 1-3, which are US Chess-rated only and use US Chess rules.
All registration (online and on-site) closes 1 hour before round.
Plaques based on the following tiebreaks: Cumulative, Average Opposition cut one.
Trophies to top 10 in scholastic sections, based on US Chess standard tiebreaks if necessary.
CCC FAIR PLAY MEASURES
No spectators are allowed in the playing area.
Read CCC Electronic Device Policy
Live game broadcasts will be on a delay.
Tournament staff will be equipped with wands and other anti-cheating equipment.
Stronger quality and quantity of tournament directors, arbiters, and organizers than other events.
Games may be submitted for thorough review by Dr. Ken Regan's FIDE-approved algorithm prior to submitting the event for rating.