OVERVIEW
The Charlotte Open Scholastic is a 5 round K-8 tournament held alongside the Charlotte Open. It is open to all players aged 13 or younger with a rating under 600 (or unrated).
Participants may engage with GM Yasser Seirawan who will lead Q&A's, blitz challenges, game analysis, and more!
WHEN
Saturday, January 13
MLK Weekend
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
UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
9041 Robert D Snyder Road
Charlotte, NC 28262
HOTEL BOOKING
$122 per night
Booking Link - Book by January 2
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 9:15-9:30am
ELIGIBILITY
K-8 players only (age 13 and under)
Players must be unrated or rated under 600 based on the January 2024 US Chess rating supplement.
TIME CONTROL
G/25, inc/5
Each player begins with 25 minutes and receives a 5 second bonus per move.
PRIZES
Trophies to top 10, based on US Chess standard tiebreaks
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
ENTRY FEE
$40 by January 10
$50 after January 10
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:
Withdrawals by January 11 will incur a $5 transaction fee.
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.
Up to 2 optional half-point byes, request before round 1. All byes requested during tournament are zero points.
January 2024 US Chess (OTB) ratings used for pairings and prizes in all sections.