OVERVIEW
Led by Charlotte Chess Center high school interns, the Charlotte High School Chess League (CHSCL) is a recreational league for players in grades 9-12. The league is open to all high school teams in the Charlotte Metro Area. There is no cost to join!
The league meets once a semester during the school year.
ELIGIBILITY
Players must attend school in the Charlotte Metro Area
Players must be in grades 9-12
Public, charter, and private schools welcomed
Schools in the following counties eligible: Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Union, Lancaster, York, Gaston, Lincoln, Iredell, Catawba
Schools that are not in the counties listed may request to be included, email events@charlottechesscenter.org
Entries limited to first 15 teams (60 players)
Max 4 teams per school
HOW IT WORKS
This is an unrated event, no memberships required
4 v 4 team format (Board 1 v Board 1, Board 2 v Board 2, etc)
Schools may register multiple 4 player teams (High School A, High School B, etc.)
Non-elimination - all teams play 4 rounds, see schedule below
Team captains must register a complete team of 4 using the registration form
WHERE
Charlotte Chess Center - Main/South
10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E
Charlotte, NC 28226
WHEN
Saturday, November 22
SCHEDULE
Round 1: 10:00am
Lunch Break: 12:00pm
Round 2: 12:30pm
Round 3: 2:30pm
Round 4: 4:30pm
Awards: ~6:30pm
TIME CONTROL
G/45; inc/5
Each player receives 45 minutes plus a 5 second increment to complete each game.
PRIZES
Team Prizes
Trophies to top 5 teams
Individual Prizes
Top boards 1, 2, 3, 4
Top Freshman
Top Female
ENTRY FEE
FREE
STAY CONNECTED
Join the High School Chess League Chess.com group
INTERNSHIP
Check out the CCC's Empower Internship program here
PAST RESULTS
CONTACT
For questions/concerns prior to the event email: events@charlottechesscenter.org
For contact during the event email (above) or call 980-265-1156
RULES
Limited to the first 15 team entries (60 players).
Max 4 teams per school
Captains to submit board order when registering for the event
Using US Chess rule 31B, please order by rating.
US Chess ratings used for team averages
If players have a US Chess rating, it must be disclosed at the time of registration
Unrated players will be assigned a rating of 500
This is an unrated event, US Chess membership NOT REQUIRED
OTHER NOTES
Weighted wooden sets, digital clocks provided for all sections.
Players and teams that do not show up will be penalized and not permitted to play in the league. Please notify us at least 2 days ahead of the event if you/your team cannot play.