We have reached our registration cap. Email events@charlottechesscenter.org to join the waitlist in case spots open up.
OVERVIEW
The Charlotte Fall Open is a classical event with a guaranteed prize fund of $6,000 plus a $500 Saturday evening blitz. There is a registration cap of 140 players.
WHEN
September 29-October 1, 2023
WHERE
Beautiful Venue in the Heart of Southpark! Walk to Starbucks, Whole Foods and more!
Hilton Garden Inn - Southpark
4808 Sharon Road
Charlotte, NC 28210
(704) 362-5080
HOTEL BOOKING
Hilton Garden Inn - Southpark
Double rooms may be sold out
$119 per night single or $129 for double
Free internet and parking
Booking Link - Book by August 29
Homewood Suites - Southpark (overflow hotel)
King suites available - attached to official venue
$139 for King suite with pullout sofa bed
Free internet and parking
TIME CONTROLS
3-Day Schedule: G/110; inc/10
Rounds 1-2 of 2-day Schedule: G/30, inc/10
$6,000 GUARANTEED IN PRIZES
Championship Section - FIDE Rated
$1000 – 500 – 300
Top U2100: $300
Under 1900 Section - FIDE Rated
$600 – 300 – 200
Top U1750: $250
Under 1600 Section
$600 – $300 – $200
Top U1450: $250
Under 1300 Section
$500 – $300 – $200
Top U1100: $200
SIDE EVENTS
FREE $500 Blitz
Saturday 8:30-10:30pm
Blitz Registration On-site only, Saturday 4:30-8:15pm – No online blitz registration
Free blitz entry for players in the Charlotte Fall Open, $20 for others.
7 (single) Rounds – USCF regular ratings used for pairings/prizes.
$500 guaranteed prize fund in one section with class prizes.
US Chess and FIDE blitz rated. US Chess membership required.
SCHEDULE
3-Day Schedule - 5 Rounds
Friday: 6:30pm
Saturday: 10:30am & 4:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am & 3:00pm
2-Day Schedule - 5 Rounds
Saturday: 10:30am, 1:00pm, 4:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am & 3:00pm
Rounds 1-2 of 2-Day Schedule played at G/30; inc/10 time control, then merge with 3-day schedule, Saturday 4:00pm
ENTRY FEE
$115 by September 22, $130 after
GM/IM/WGMs: Free, no deduction from prize if registered by September 15, otherwise $100 deducted from prize. Conditions are available for GMs, IMs, WGMs, inquire early.
CONTACT
For questions, concerns, and withdrawals prior to the event email: events@charlottechesscenter.org
Titled Player Conditions - wmhigh@nc.rr.com
We have reached our registration cap. Email events@charlottechesscenter.org to join the waitlist in case spots open up.
100 Point Rule: Must be within 100 points of next section to play up (e.g. 1900+ to enter Championship). Players may use any of the following to qualify for the 100 point rule:
current rating at the time of registration
September or October 2023 US Chess supplement rating
live rating achieved thereafter
Registration Cap: 140 players.
Registration closes 90 minutes before round 1 or when the capacity limit is reached.
The organizers reserve the right to accept entries past 140 players depending on specific space constraints.
Byes: Players may take up to 2 optional half-point byes, request before round 1. All byes requested during the tournament are zero points.
Rating Minimum for K-8 players: For players in grades K-8 (age 13 or younger), there is a minimum US Chess rating of 1000. Players rated under 1000 should see our Rated Scholastic option.
Unrated Players must enter U1200 Section and are eligible for prizes.
Unrated players in grades K-8 (age 13 or younger) are not permitted to play – see Rated Scholastic option.
Refunds: all withdrawals by September 27 will be refunded minus a $10 transaction fee. 50% refunds after September 27 until 1 hour before round 1.
Re-Entry:
If players have an undesirable start to the event, they may wish to re-enter the event.
Players may re-enter for a $60 fee
Parents and spectators are not permitted in the playing area and nearby hallways.
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.
All sections are US Chess-rated. US Chess membership is required.
Championship and U2000 sections are also FIDE-rated and use FIDE rules, except for 2-day schedule.
October 2023 US Chess ratings used for pairings and prizes in all sections.
Plaque to first place in each section, based on US Chess cumulative tiebreak and "average opposition rating, drop one" tiebreak if necessary.
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.
CCC FAIR PLAY MEASURES
Parents and spectators are not permitted in the playing area and nearby hallways.
Live game broadcasts will be on a delay.
Staff will be equipped with wands and anti-cheating equipment.
Stronger quality and quantity of TDs, arbiters, and organizers than other events.