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2025 Charlotte Fall Open

Sep 26-28, 2025

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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 - we expect to sell out so please register well in advance.



WHEN

September 26-28, 2025

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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

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​HOTEL BOOKING

Both hotel options attached to the playing venue.


Hilton Garden Inn - Southpark

$128 per night single or $138 for double 

Free internet and parking

Booking Link - Book Soon


Homewood Suites - Southpark

$149 for King suite with pullout sofa bed

Free internet and parking

Booking Link - Book Soon



ELIGIBILITY

  • There is a strict USCF rating minimum of 1000 to enter, based on September US Chess supplement ratings or peak rating since July 16.

  • There is a registration cap of 140 players.

  • Unrated players and those rated under 1000 should email us to join the waitlist, and may be given a spot if the total attendance does not reach 110 players.

  • See events schedule for other options this weekend



TIME CONTROLS

3-Day Schedule: G/110; inc/10

Rounds 1-2 of 2-day Schedule: G/30, inc/10



PRIZE FUND AND SECTIONS

$6,000 GUARANTEED IN PRIZES


Championship Section - FIDE Rated 

$1000 – 500 – 300

Top U2200: $300

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Under 2000 Section - FIDE Rated

$700 – 400 – 200

Top U1800: $200

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Under 1700 Section - FIDE Rated

$600 – $300 – $200

Top U1500: $200

 

Under 1400 Section

$500 – $250 – $150

Top U1200: $200


Minimum rating of 1000.  No unrated players.


100-point rule applies for "playing up" a section - see Special Notes at bottom of page.



FALL OPEN BLITZ ​(Free)

  • Saturday 8:30-10:30pm

  • Blitz Registration On-site only, Saturday 4:00-8:15pm – No online blitz registration

  • Free blitz entry for players in the Charlotte Fall Open.

  • Open to all players - $30 on-site blitz entry for those not playing in the Fall Open.

  • 6 (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

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2-Day Schedule - 5 Rounds

Saturday: 10:30am, 1:00pm, 4:00pm

Sunday: 10:00am & 3:00pm

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Rounds 1-2 of 2-Day Schedule played at G/30; inc/10 time control, then merge with 3-day schedule, Saturday 4:00pm

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ENTRY FEE

$125 by September 17, $140 after 


GM/IM/WGM: Free, no deduction from prize if registered by September 1, otherwise $120 deducted from prize. Conditions are available for GMs, IMs, WGMs, inquire early.​


Online Registration only.  No on-site registration.



CONTACT



WITHDRAWAL

Use this link if you would like to withdraw from the event.


  • Please read Terms and Conditions and CCC Fair Play Policy

  • Read CCC Electronic Device Policy

  • Parents and spectators are not permitted in the playing area.

  • 100 Point Rule: Must be within 100 points of next section to play up (e.g. 1900+ to enter Championship). In addition to the September 2025 US Chess Regular Supplement Rating, we will also honor peak ratings since July 16.

  • Registration Cap: 140 players. The organizers reserve the right to accept entries past 140 players depending on 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. 

  • Unrated Players must enter U1300 Section and are eligible for prizes.

    • Unrated players in grades K-8 (age 13 or younger) are not permitted to play.

    • See events calendar for other events.

  • Refunds: all withdrawals by September 25 will be refunded minus a $10 transaction fee.  50% refunds after September 25 until 1 hour before round 1.

  • Re-Entry: 

    • If players have an undesirable start to the event, they may re-enter the event online for a $60 fee.

  • Changes to registration / mid-event withdrawals:

    • All changes to registration including schedule changes, byes, and withdrawals must be submitted at least 1 hour before the relevant round.

    • Players who forfeit (no-show) without notice will be fined $100.

  • 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, U2000, and U1700 sections are also FIDE-rated and use FIDE rules, except for 2-day schedule.

  • September 2025 US Chess ratings are 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.



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