OVERVIEW
The CCC's 38th GM/IM Norm Invitational will take place September 3-7, 2026, over Labor Day Weekend, alongside the Fall Southeastern FIDE.
WHEN
September 3-7, 2026
Labor Day Weekend
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
Free internet, free parking
HOTEL BOOKING
Both hotel options attached to the playing venue.
Please email us if the booking links are not showing the correct rate.
Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte SouthPark
$134/Night - King; $149/Night - Two Queens
Free Parking, Free Internet
Homewood Suites Charlotte SouthPark (conjoined hotel)
$152/Night - King Suite
Free Parking, Free Internet, Free Breakfast
REGISTRATION
For all other inquiries: email grant@charlottechesscenter.org
SCHEDULE
Wed, 9/2 | Arrival | |
|---|---|---|
Thu, 9/3 | Round 1 | 6:00pm |
Fri, 9/4 | Round 2 | 12:00pm |
Round 3 | 6:00pm | |
Sat, 9/5 | Round 4 | 12:00pm |
Round 5 | 6:00pm | |
Sun, 9/6 | Round 6 | 10:30am |
Round 7 | 4:30pm | |
Free Blitz | 9:00pm | |
Mon, 9/7 | Round 8 | 10:00am |
Round 9 | 3:30pm |
TIME CONTROL
G/90 minutes; inc/30 seconds
FREE FALL FIDE BLITZ
Sunday, 9/6, 9:00pm
Blitz Registration On-site only, Sunday 4:30-8:45pm
No online or emailed blitz registration
Free blitz entry for players in the Southeastern FIDE or Norm Invitational
Open to all players - $30 on-site blitz entry for those not in either event
6 (single) Rounds – US Chess regular ratings used for pairings/prizes.
US Chess and FIDE blitz rated. US Chess membership required.
$500 guaranteed prize fund in one section:
$200 - $100 - $60. Top U2250: $80, Top U1950: $60.
ENTRY FEE
GM Sections: $1350
IM Sections: $1150
$200 discount for first 2 foreign federation players per section
Please read CCC's Terms and Conditions, GM/IM Norm Invitational Regulations, and Fair Play Policy.
Pairings will be sent out no later than 10 days prior to round 1.
Fields and section assignments are subject to change at any time.