OVERVIEW
The 2023 NC Open Blitz is a 6 round US Chess and FIDE Blitz-rated event held alongside the US Masters and NC Open. This event is open to everyone.
Before the blitz event, participants may engage with GM Ben Finegold who will lead Q&A's, blitz challenges, game analysis, and more!
WHEN
Saturday, November 25
WHERE
Hilton Charlotte University Place
8629 J M Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 547-7444
SCHEDULE
Register on-site by 8:45pm. Entries after 8:45 receive a round 1 bye.
Blitz round 1 starts 9:00pm, rounds 2-6 are ASAP.
Tournament ends around 11pm.
REGISTRATION
Open to all players.
On-Site Registration Only, Saturday 4:00-8:45pm.
No online or emailed registration.
HOTEL BOOKING
Hilton Charlotte University Place - Host Hotel
$109/Night - Free Internet, Parking
Double beds sold out - See Holiday Inn below
King room still available
Holiday Inn Charlotte University - Flowover Hotel
0.5 miles from the host hotel
$109/Night - Free Internet, Parking
Double and King rooms available
TIME CONTROL
G/3, increment 2
SECTIONS AND PRIZES
$2,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND
Blitz Championship (2000+) - FIDE Blitz Rated
$600 – $300 – $160 – $100
Top U2450 USCF: $80
Top U2300 USCF: $60
Top U2150 USCF: $60
Under 2000 Section – FIDE Blitz Rated
$250 – $150 – $80
Top U1700: $40
Top U1500: $40
Top U1300: $40
Top U1100 or Unrated: $40
ENTRY FEE
Free Entry for players in the US Masters, NC Open, or NC Scholastic.
Other Players: $40
CONTACT
General inquiries – events@charlottechesscenter.org
SPECIAL NOTES
Blitz tournament is US Chess Blitz rated and FIDE Blitz rated - US Chess Membership required.
Boards, sets, clocks provided (must use our equipment)
Plaques to first place in main event sections, based on the following US Chess tiebreaks: Cumulative, Average Opposition Rating cut one.
November US Chess (OTB) ratings used for pairings and prizes in all sections.
By registering for or attending this event, players and guests grant permission to CCC to take and use photographs and video for purposes related to the event.