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Friday Pizza Quads - North

Dec 06, 2024

CCC (North)

Scholastic

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OVERVIEW

A three round US Chess-rated tournament open to all scholastic (K-12) players. Quads, which group students in sections of 4 by their rating level, are a great way for students to get closer matchups for a more fun and competitive challenge. The best part, pizza!


This event is a qualifier for the Tournament of Champions, an invitation only event held on December 14, 2024. Players who score 3/3 in their quad qualify to participate in the TOC.


WHEN

Every Friday Night!


Can't make Friday evenings? Great alternatives are:


Friday Pizza Quads is also offered at our South Location - Info Here



WHERE

Charlotte Chess Center - North

10211 Prosperity Park Drive

Suite 230 (Floor 2)

Charlotte, NC 28269



REGISTRATION

Limited to first 42 to register. Registration must be completed online ahead of the event.



REQUIREMENTS

  • Ages 17 and under

  • Participants must be members of the US Chess Federation

  • US Chess is the governing body of chess in the US and conducts all of the rating calculations for players. Need a US Chess Membership? Purchase through the CCC and save!

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ROUND TIMES

Round 1: 7:00pm 

Round 2: ASAP

Round 3: ASAP

Approximate End Time: 9:00pm


Pizza served after students finish their first round game.



HOW IT WORKS

  • Players must register weekly and in advance 

  • 3 US Chess regular and quick rated games every Friday night

  • Quad format - students placed into groups of 4 by their most current "live" US Chess regular rating to ensure closer matchups.

  • Each evening will be limited to the first 42 players to register 

  • Entries are first registered, first served

  • Quads are for students (K-12) only


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PRIZES

Medal to winner of each quad



TOC QUALIFIER

This event is a qualifier for the Tournament of Champions, an invitation only event to be held December 14, 2024. Students who score 3/3 in their quad will get an invitation to the TOC.

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TIME CONTROL

G/20; Increment 10

Each player receives 20 minutes plus a 10 second bonus each move to complete each game


ENTRY FEE

Players currently rated 1200+: FREE Entry (see special notes for details)

CCC Members: $22.50

Non-Members: $27.50

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CONTACT


WITHDRAWAL

Please use this link if you have registered and would like to withdraw from this event.

SPECIAL NOTES

  • Must register weekly - first registered, first served

  • Great for students playing their first rated games

  • For more events including online options, please take a look at our event schedule

  • Quad players are not permitted to withdraw mid-event.  Forfeiters will not be able to enter future CCC events.

  • Free Entry Policy

    • Free entry is offered to players who have a current live USCF rating of 1200+. No exceptions.

    • To take advantage of free entry, register online by the day before the event (Thursday evening).

    • If you register for free but must cancel, email us to withdraw by 6:00pm - 1 hour before game.

  • Refund policy

    • $3 transaction fee until Thursday (one day before the event)

    • $5 transaction fee for same-day cancellations until 6:00pm

    • No refund for cancellations after 6:00pm

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