OVERVIEW
The 2023 NC Open Scholastic is a 5 round K-8 tournament held alongside the NC Open. It is open to all players aged 13 or younger with a rating under 600 (or unrated).
WHEN
Saturday, November 25
SCHEDULE
Round 1 | 10:45am |
Round 2 | 11:45am |
Round 3 | 1:30pm |
Round 4 | 2:30pm |
Round 5 | 3:30pm |
Awards | 4:30pm |
WHERE
Hilton Charlotte University Place – Official Venue
8629 J M Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
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: Saturday 9:00-9:30am
ELIGIBILITY
K-8 players only (age 13 and under)
Players must be unrated or rated under 600 based on the November 2023 US Chess rating supplement.
TIME CONTROL
G/25, inc/5
Each player begins with 25 minutes and receives a 5 second bonus per move.
PRIZES
Trophies to top 10, based on US Chess standard tiebreaks
SIDE EVENTS
Special Guest GM Ben Finegold
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: 6:30-8:00pm
FREE $2,000 Blitz
Saturday, November 25
Blitz round 1 starts 9:00pm, ends around 11pm
6 Rounds, 2 sections – Championship and Under 2000
On-site registration by 8:45pm required for blitz – no online blitz entry
Both sections US Chess and FIDE blitz-rated
Free Blitz Entry to players in the U.S. Masters, NC Open, and Scholastic, $40 for others
ENTRY FEE
$40 by November 21
$50 after November 21
CONTACT
For questions, concerns, and withdrawals prior to the event email: events@charlottechesscenter.org
Parents and spectators are not permitted in the playing area and nearby hallways.
Byes: Up to 2 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.
Withdrawals/Refunds:
$5 transaction fee for cancellations 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.
US Chess rated - current US Chess Membership is required.
Boards, sets, clocks provided (must use our equipment)
November US Chess (OTB) ratings used for pairings and prizes.
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.