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OVERVIEW
The 2023 NC Open is a 6 round tournament held over Thanksgiving Weekend. The NCO features an increased $13,000 guaranteed prize fund in 10 US Chess rated sections (top 3 FIDE-rated). The event runs alongside the 2023 US Masters, a premier national event.
Alongside the main events are side events which include the free $2000 blitz, and a single day scholastic (K-8) tournament. In addition, participants may enjoy free game analysis, lectures, and blitz challenges with GM Ben Finegold!
Enjoy your stay at the lakeside Hilton Charlotte University Place. Take a walk on the lake, shop, dine and more.
WHEN
Main Event
November 24-26, 2023 - Various playing schedules available
Side Events
Saturday - 1-day scholastic (u600) - see details here
Saturday - $2000 Blitz - see details here
WHERE
Hilton Charlotte University Place
8629 J M Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 547-7444
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
REGISTRATION
Online registration strongly recommended
All Registration closes 1 hour before round 1 start time - Use link below
On-Site Registration
3-Day Schedule Registration: Friday 9:00-9:30am
2-Day, Re-Entry, Scholastic Registration: Saturday 9:00-9:30am
Blitz Registration: Saturday 4:00-8:45pm
TIME CONTROLS
3-Day Schedule: G/100, inc/10
2-Day Schedule Rounds 1-3 at G/25, inc/5, then merge with 3-Day
K-8 Sections: G/25, inc/5
$13,000 GUARANTEED IN PRIZES
Championship - FIDE Rated
$1000 + plaque – 500 – 300 – 200
Under 2000 - FIDE Rated
$800 + plaque – 400 – 300 – 200
Under 1800 - FIDE Rated
$800 + plaque – 400 – 300 – 200
Under 1600
$800 + plaque – 400 – 300 – 200
Under 1400
$600 + plaque – 400 – 300 – 200
Under 1200
$600 + plaque – 400 – 300 – 200
Under 1000
$600 + plaque – 400 – 300 – 200
Under 800
$600 + plaque – 400 – 250 – 150
100-point rule applies for "playing up" a section - see Special Notes at bottom of page.
SIDE EVENTS
Special Guest GM Ben Finegold
Friday, November 24
Q&A or Commentary: 1:00-2:00pm
Play the Master Blitz: 3:00-4:00pm
Player Game Analysis and Commentary: 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday, November 25
Open Lecture: 9:30-10:30am
Player Game Analysis: 12:30-2:30pm
Commentary: 4:45-5:45pm
Play the Master Blitz: 6:30-8:30pm
Sunday, November 26
Player Game Analysis: 11:30am-1:00pm
Play the Master Blitz: 2:00-3:30pm
Commentary: 5:30-7:00pm
K-8 Under 600 Scholastic
Saturday, November 25
Starts at 10:45am - see all details here
FREE $2,000 Blitz
Saturday, November 25
Starts at 9:00pm - see all details here
SCHEDULE
3-Day Schedule - 6 Rounds
Friday: 10:30am & 4:00pm
Saturday: 10:30am & 4:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am & 3:00pm
2-Day Schedule - 6 Rounds
Saturday: 10:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, then merge with 3-day schedule Saturday at 4:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am & 3:00pm
ENTRY FEES
$135 by November 15
$150 by November 21
$165 after November 21
CONTACT
For questions, concerns, and withdrawals prior to the event email: events@charlottechesscenter.org
Titled Player Conditions - wmhigh@nc.rr.com
NOTES AND RULES
Parents and spectators are not permitted in the playing area and nearby hallways.
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 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 2023 US Chess supplement rating
Live rating achieved thereafter
Withdrawals/Refunds:
Main Event: $10 transaction fee until November 22.
Scholastic $5 transaction fee until November 22.
50% refunds after November 22 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, Under 1000, Under 800 sections or Scholastic U600 if K-8.
are eligible for prizes in those sections.
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
The Championship, Under 2000, and Under 1800 sections 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 (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.
CCC FAIR PLAY MEASURES
Parents and spectators are not permitted in the playing area and nearby hallways.
Live game broadcasts will be on a delay.
Tournament staff will be equipped with wands and other anti-cheating equipment.
Stronger quality and quantity of tournament directors, arbiters, and organizers than other events.