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OVERVIEW
The 2026 North Carolina Open Scholastic is a 5-round K-8 tournament held alongside the NC Open and US Masters. It is open to K-8 players (age 13 or younger) with a rating under 800 or unrated.
WHEN
Friday, November 27, 2026
WHERE
Hilton Charlotte University Place
8629 JM Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
Free Internet, Free Parking
$139/Night
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REGISTRATION
Online registration strongly recommended.
Scholastic registration closes 1 hour before round 1 start time.
On-site registration: Friday 8:30-8:45am.
On-site check-in is not necessary for players who registered online
ELIGIBILITY
K-8 players only (age 13 and under)
Players must be unrated or rated under 800 based on the November 2026 US Chess rating supplement, not live ratings.
Players who do not meet the requirements should enter the NC Open.
FORMAT
5 rounds – no eliminations
Time Control: G/20, inc/10
November US Chess Supplement Ratings used.
US Chess Rated - US Chess Membership required.
Boards, sets, clocks provided (must use our equipment)
Byes (request to skip certain rounds):
Up to 2 optional half-point byes which must be requested at least 90 minutes before round one begins.
All byes requested after the start of round one are zero-point byes.
SCHEDULE
Round 1: 10:15am
Round 2: 11:15am
Lunch Break: 12:00 - 1:00pm
Round 3: 1:00pm
Round 4: 2:00pm
Round 5: 3:00pm
Awards Ceremony hosted by GM Yasser Seirawan: 4:00pm
PRIZES
Trophies to top 10, based on US Chess standard tiebreaks
SIDE EVENTS
Special Guest VIP GM Yasser Seirawan
Friday, November 27
Commentary / Player Game Analysis: 12:30-2:00pm
“Play the Grandmaster” Blitz: 2:30-4:00pm
Scholastic Awards Ceremony: 4:00pm
Commentary / Player Game Analysis: 6:00-8:00pm
SCHOLASTIC ENTRY FEE
$45 by November 23
$55 after November 23
CONTACT
events@charlottechesscenter.org
Please read CCC's 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:
$5 transaction fee for cancellations until November 25.
50% refunds after November 25 until 1 hour before round 1
All withdrawals during the event must be submitted at least 1 hour before the round.
Ratings Used for Pairings and Prizes:
For most players, November 2026 US Chess supplement ratings are used.
For players who would otherwise be unrated, their live US Chess tournament history rating will be used.
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.