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OVERVIEW
The 2026 North American Junior (U20) Blitz Championship is a 6 round US Chess and FIDE Blitz-rated event held as a side event to the 2026 NA Junior.
The NA Junior is held just before the Winter Classic (same venue) and the Winter Elite Camp (different venue).
WHEN
Monday, December 21, 2026
11:00am
WHERE
Hilton Charlotte University Place
8629 JM Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
Free Internet, Free Parking
$139/Night
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BLITZ REGISTRATION
Registration closes December 20, 10:30am.
This event is US Chess and FIDE-rated. US Chess membership required for all players.
On-site check-in is not necessary for pre-registered players.
ELIGIBILITY
It is not required to be playing the NA Junior main event to be eligible to play the blitz.
Open to players from Canada, Mexico, and USA who are under 20 years old (19 and younger) as of 1/1/2026. All players must be born on or after 1/1/2006.
Players' FIDE federation must show CAN, MEX, or USA.
This event is US Chess and FIDE-rated. US Chess membership required for all players.
There is no rating or title minimum or maximum.
Girls may enter either section - Open U20 or Girls U20.
Erroneous registrations will be subject to the refund policy.
SECTIONS
Open U20 (open to boys and girls)
Girls U20
FORMAT
7 round Swiss
Time Control: G/3; inc/2
PRIZES
Gold, Silver, Bronze medals to top 3 per section (on tiebreaks).
TIEBREAKS
Direct Encounter (applies if all tied players have played each other)
Greater # wins
Greater # games with Black
Buchholz cut 1
Buchholz
Sonneborn-Berger
SCHEDULE
Blitz Round 1 starts 11:00am, remaining rounds ASAP.
BLITZ ENTRY FEE
$30 online by December 10
$40 after December 10 (online or on-site)
CONTACT
events@charlottechesscenter.org
Please read CCC Terms and Conditions and Fair Play Policy.
No Spectators. Parents and spectators are not permitted in the playing area and nearby hallways and restrooms.
Withdrawals/Refunds:
Withdrawals by December 16 will be refunded less a $10 transaction fee.
No refunds after December 16.
Byes:
No half-point byes.
Unlimited 0-point byes may be requested at least 10 minutes before the relevant round.
Equipment: Sets and clocks provided (must use our equipment).
US Chess and FIDE-rated. US Chess membership is required.
Highest of player's December FIDE Standard and Blitz ratings used for pairings and prizes.
By registering for or attending the NA Junior or any side events, players and guests grant permission to CCC to take and use photographs and video for purposes related to the event.