OVERVIEW
The Charlotte Chess Center is proud to host the 2025 Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Championship and US Collegiate Blitz Championship.
Collegiate chess teams from universities, colleges, community colleges, and technical colleges from the Americas and the Caribbean are welcome to join. See eligibility requirements below.
The events are both US Chess and FIDE rated.
WHEN
January 2-5, 2025
WHERE
Hilton Charlotte University Place
8629 J M Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
Free Internet, Free Parking, Plenty of Food Options in Walking Distance
HOTEL BOOKING
$134/Night - King Bed or Double Bed
Free Internet and Parking
Booking link - Reserve by December 24
ELIGIBILITY
US Chess membership is required for all players. Membership renewal is not handled by the organizers and must be done before the tournament.
All teams need to submit the Student Eligibility Form, no later than December 31.
REGISTRATION
Main event registration online – coming soon.
Onsite registration permitted until Thursday, Jan 2 at 1pm
Blitz – register for free onsite after round 3 of the main event (Friday, Jan 3)
Mailed registrations should be sent to:
Charlotte Chess Center
10700 Kettering Drive, Suite E
Charlotte, NC 28226
SECTIONS
Open and Under 1800
TIME CONTROL
G/90, inc/30
Each player receives a base time of 90 minutes. After every move, 30 seconds is added to the clock.
SCHEDULE
Day | Date | Event | Time |
---|---|---|---|
Thursday | January 2 | Team Check-In | 1:00-3:00pm |
Technical Meeting | 3:30pm | ||
Opening Remarks | 5:30pm | ||
Round 1 | 6:00pm | ||
Friday | January 3 | Round 2 | 10:00am |
Round 3 | 5:00pm | ||
Committee Meeting | 5:30pm | ||
Blitz Begins | 9:30pm | ||
Saturday | January 4 | Round 4 | 10:00am |
Round 5 | 5:00pm | ||
Sunday | January 5 | Round 6 | 9:30am |
Awards Ceremony | 2:30pm |
TEAM PRIZES
Open Section
Top 4 teams qualify for the 2025 Final Four College Chess Championship
Trophy to overall championship team
Plaques to:
Top 4 teams
Top Division II team (avg rating 2000-2199)
Top Division III team (avg rating 1800-1999)
Under 1800 Section
Cross-Section Awards
INDIVIDUAL PRIZES
Plaques in each section to:
Top individual boards 1-4
Top alternate
Top 3 female players
Top individual upset
US COLLEGIATE BLITZ
Friday, January 4 beginning at 9:30pm
2 Sections: Open, Under 1800
Time Control: G/3, inc 2
6 single rounds, US Chess and FIDE blitz rated
Free entry, register onsite after round 3 of main event
Plaques to top 8 individuals in each section
ENTRY FEES
$240/team by December 6, 2024
$260/team by December 20, 2024
$280/team after December 20, 2024
All teams must also complete the Student Eligibility Form by December 31
Registration should be completed by the team captain. Team captains will be able to use the registration portal to add members to the team and change board order.
CONTACT
For all event related inquiries email: events@charlottechesscenter.org
GENERAL RULES
Please read CCC Terms and Conditions
Read CCC Electronic Device Policy
Please read Official Pan-Am College Chess Rules
All teams must also complete the Student Eligibility Form by December 31
Event is both US Chess and FIDE Rated
January 2025 US Chess regular ratings used for team averages.
See Pan-Am College Chess Rules above for FIDE and CFC rating conversions.
FIDE rules apply, unless otherwise outlined in the Pan-Am College Chess Rules document.
Withdrawals/Refunds
$25 transaction fee until December 20
$50 transaction fee December 21 - January 1
No refunds after Jan 1
Boards, sets, and clocks are provided in all sections – must use our equipment.
All prizes must be claimed on-site. No mailed prizes
TEAM RULES
Each team must submit their roster by Jan 2, 1pm
All teams must designate a team captain/coach
Team ratings are determined by the average of the 4 highest individual ratings
For more, read the Official Pan-Am College Chess Rules