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2024 NCO K-8 Scholastic

Nov 29, 2024

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Scholastic

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OVERVIEW

The 2024 NC Open K-8 Scholastic is a 5 round K-8 tournament held alongside the NC Open and US Masters.  It is open to all players aged 13 or younger with a rating under 700 (or unrated).



WHEN

Friday, November 29



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


PARKING​

Overnight Parking

Daily Parking

Note from the CCC


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 700 based on the November 2024 US Chess rating supplement.



SCHEDULE

Round 1: 10:15am

Round 2: 11:15am

Round 3: 1:00pm

Round 4: 2:00pm

Round 5: 3:00pm

Awards: 4:00pm



TIME CONTROL

G/20, inc/10

Each player begins with 20 minutes and receives a 10 second bonus per move.



PRIZES

Trophies to top 10, based on US Chess standard tiebreaks



ENTRY FEE

$40 by November 21

$50 after November 21



CONTACT


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 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.

  • Withdrawals/Refunds:

    • $5 transaction fee for cancellations 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.

  • US Chess rated - current US Chess membership is required.

  • Boards, sets, clocks provided (must use our equipment)

  • November US Chess regular 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.

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