OVERVIEW
The Charlotte Chess Center’s 2026 Club Rapid Championship takes place on Memorial Day with a $650 guaranteed prize fund. It is followed by the Club Blitz Championship, bringing the total prize fund for the day to $1,500.
WHEN
Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day)
Held a day after the Club Classical Championship (May 24-25, 2026)
WHERE
Charlotte Chess Center Main/South
10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E
Charlotte, NC 28226
REQUIREMENTS
Participants must be members of the US Chess Federation
RAPID FORMAT
$650 Guaranteed Prize Fund
Time Control: G/10; inc/5 - 10 mins per player with a 5 second increment
5 Rounds
1 open section with class prizes
Live US Chess Regular Ratings used for pairings and prizes
US Chess Quick Rated and FIDE Rapid Rated
RAPID SCHEDULE
Rapid Registration closes 10:15am.
Rounds: 10:30am, 11:15am, 12:00pm, 12:45pm, 1:30pm.
Short break between Rapid and Blitz: 2:00-3:00pm.
RAPID PRIZES
$200 – $100 – $60 - $40
Top Under 1800: $50
Top Under 1500: $50
Top Under 1200 or Unrated: $50
Plaque and Club Champion Title to 1st place, on cumulative and "average rating cut one" tiebreak if necessary.
Bonus Prizes (can be won in addition to above prizes):
Top Female: $50
Top Senior (50+): $50
ENTRY FEES
Players rated 2200+: Free entry ($35 deduction from prize per event - no deduction for GMs, IMs, USCF 2400+)
CCC Members: $35.00
Non-Members: $40.00
CONTACT
For questions, concerns, and withdrawals prior to the event email: events@charlottechesscenter.org
For contact during the event email (above) or call 980-265-1156
Read CCC's Terms and Conditions.
Limited to the first 62 entries.
Refunds – all withdrawals by May 24 will be refunded minus a $10 transaction fee. 50% refunds after May 24 until 1 hour before round 1.
Boards, sets, clocks provided (must use our equipment).
USCF-rated and FIDE-rated.
Live US Chess ratings used for pairings and prizes.
CCC Rapid Club Champion title awarded to first place (co-champions if tied).
Plaque to first place in each event, based on US Chess cumulative tiebreak and "average opposition rating, drop one" tiebreak if necessary.