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Online registration is now closed. On-site registration only, see details below under "registration". If you need to contact us, email events@charlottechesscenter.org
OVERVIEW
The 2024 NC Open is a 6 round tournament held over Thanksgiving Weekend. The NCO features a $13,000 guaranteed prize fund in 7 sections. The event runs alongside the 2024 US Masters, a premier national event which is headlined by GM Fabiano Caruana, the number 2 player in the world.
In addition to the main events, side events include the Free $2,000 Blitz, Free Bullet Battle, and a single-day scholastic (K-8) tournament. Throughout the weekend, participants may enjoy free game analysis, lectures, and blitz challenges with guest VIP GM Daniel Naroditsky!
Enjoy your stay at the beautiful Westin Hotel, nestled in uptown Charlotte. Great options for dining, entertainment, and much more nearby.
WHEN
Main Event
November 29 - December 1, 2024 - Various playing schedules available
Side Events
Friday - Free Bullet Battle - see details here
Saturday - 1-day K-8 scholastic (u700) - see details here
Saturday - $2,000 Blitz - see details here
VIP events held entire weekend - details below
WHERE
The Westin Charlotte
601 S College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
HOTEL BOOKING
The Westin Charlotte - Host Hotel
$129/Night - King and 2 Queen Options
Booking link - Book by November 12
Rooms have been added - book ASAP!
PARKING
Overnight Parking
Daily Parking
Note from the CCC
REGISTRATION
Online registration is now closed
All registration closes 1 hour before round 1 start time
On-Site Registration
3-Day Schedule: Friday 9:00-9:30am
2-Day and Re-Entry: Saturday 8:30am-9:00am
Registration is in Portman Boardroom (lobby level/2nd floor)
SPECTATORS/NON PLAYERS
May attend the event but are not allowed in the tournament halls or in the cooridors right outside of them.
May enjoy live commentary by GM Naroditsky and GM Troff (no cost)
May enjoy the skittles/lounge/merch area (no cost)
May join the $2,000 blitz on Saturday evening (for a fee).
TIME CONTROLS
3-Day Schedule: G/100, inc/10
2-Day Schedule Rounds 1-3 at G/20, inc/10, then merge with 3-day
$13,000 GUARANTEED IN PRIZES
Championship - FIDE Rated - 40 Grand Prix Points
$1200 + plaque – 600 – 400 – 200
Under 2000 - FIDE Rated
$1000 + plaque – 500 – 300 – 200
Under 1800 - FIDE Rated
$1000 + plaque – 500 – 300 – 200
Under 1600
$800 + plaque – 400 – 300 – 200
Under 1400
$800 + plaque – 400 – 300 – 200
Under 1200
$700 + plaque – 400 – 300 – 200
Under 1000
$700 + plaque – 400 – 300 – 200
100-point rule applies for "playing up" a section - see Special Notes at bottom of page.
SCHEDULE
3-Day Schedule - 6 Rounds
Friday: 11:00am & 4:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am & 4:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am & 2:30pm
2-Day Schedule - 6 Rounds
Saturday: 11:00am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm, then merge with 3-day schedule Saturday at 4:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am & 2:30pm
SIDE EVENTS
Live US Masters Commentary
GM Daniel Naroditsky and GM Kayden Troff will be hosting live commentary of the games. Fans are welcome to sit in the commentary room but must remain quiet. GM Naroditsky will cover the evening rounds and GM Troff will cover the morning rounds.
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VIP - GM Daniel Naroditsky
Friday from 2:00pm - 3:30pm - Play the Master Blitz
Saturday from 2:00pm - 3:30pm - Play the Master Blitz
Sunday from 1:00pm - 2:00pm - Lecture
FREE Bullet Battle
Friday, November 29
Starts at 9:30pm
K-8 Under 700 Scholastic
Saturday, November 30
Starts at 10:15am
FREE $2,000 Blitz
Saturday, November 30
Starts at 9:30pm
ENTRY FEES
$140 by November 12
$155 by November 21
$170 after November 21
Online registration is now closed. On-site registration only, see details above under "registration". If you need to contact us, email events@charlottechesscenter.org
CONTACT
For questions/concerns prior to the event: events@charlottechesscenter.org
For withdrawals, use this form
SPECIAL NOTES
Please read Terms and Conditions and Fair Play Policy
No Spectator Policy: Parents and spectators are not permitted in the playing area and immediate halls.
Byes: Up to 3 optional half-point byes which must be requested at least 1 hour before round one begins.
All byes requested after the start of round one are zero-point byes.
Any zero-point byes or withdrawals during the event must be submitted at least 1 hour before the round.
Players who forfeit a round (no show) or do not provide 1-hour notice to withdrawing will incur a $100 fine.
100 Point Rule: Must be within 100 points of next section to play up (i.e. 1900+ to enter Championship). Players may use any of the following to qualify for the 100 point rule:
Current rating at the time of registration
November 2024 or December 2024 US Chess regular supplement rating
Live rating achieved thereafter
Withdrawals/Refunds:
$10 transaction fee until November 27.
50% refunds after November 27 until 1 hour before round 1
All withdrawals during the event must be submitted at least 1 hour before the round.
Re-Entry:
If players have an undesirable start to the event, they may wish to re-enter the event.
Players may re-enter for a $60 fee
Unrated Players:
Must enter Under 1200 or Under 1000, or Friday Scholastic U700 if K-8.
Are eligible for prizes in the sections above.
Unrated players with foreign ratings or ratings from a different rating system are not considered unrated, and must report any foreign OTB ratings to the organizers.
All sections are US Chess rated and require current US Chess Membership
Championship, Under 2000, and Under 1800 are also FIDE rated and uses FIDE rules. 2-day schedule games are not FIDE-rated.
Per FIDE rules at this time control, games involving a player rated 2400+ FIDE are not FIDE-rated.
Boards, sets, clocks provided (must use our equipment)
In all sections, White's clock will be started at the start of the round, even if one or both players are not present.
Plaques to first place in main event sections, based on the following US Chess tiebreaks: Cumulative, Average Opposition Rating cut one.
Trophies to top 10 in scholastic sections, based on US Chess standard tiebreaks.
November US Chess regular 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.