OVERVIEW
The CCC Rapid - South is a 5-round tournament rated by both US Chess and FIDE, offering a $500 prize fund. Participants can extend their experience by entering the CCC Blitz - South immediately following the rapid event for a full day of fast-paced competition.
WHERE
Charlotte Chess Center - Main/South
10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E
Charlotte, NC 28226
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Participants must be US Chess members.
Each event (rapid, blitz) is limited to the first 62 to register.
Online registration only.
Registration for each event closes 15 minutes prior to round 1 if not already full.
RAPID SCHEDULE
Registration closes 12:45pm.
Rounds: 1:00pm, 1:40pm, 2:20pm, 3:00pm, 3:40pm
Break between Rapid and Blitz: 4:15-5:00pm
RAPID FORMAT
Time Control: G/10; inc/5
5 Games (Swiss, single rounds)
1 open section with class prizes
Live US Chess Regular Ratings used for pairings and prizes
TD may use US Chess Quick or FIDE Rapid ratings if higher
US Chess Quick and FIDE Rapid Rated
RAPID PRIZES
$400 Guaranteed in 1 Section.
$140 - $80 - $60
Top U1900: $40
Top U1600: $40
Top U1300 or Unrated: $40
This is a CCC Grand Prix event!
ENTRY FEES
Players rated 2200+: Free entry ($25 deduction from prize per event - no deduction for GMs, IMs, 2400+)
CCC Members: $25
Non-Members: $30
CONTACT
events@charlottechesscenter.org
For contact during the event email (above) or call 980-265-1156
All equipment provided - must use our equipment.
Event US Chess Quick and FIDE Rapid rated – FIDE membership (no cost) will be created for new members.
Live US Chess regular OTB ratings used for pairings and prizes. At the TD's discretion, USCF Blitz, Quick or FIDE ratings may be used if higher than USCF regular.
Accelerated pairings are possible.
Refunds: $5 fee for refunds before the event; $10 fee for same-day; no refund after event begins
Byes: Players may take up to 2 optional half-point byes, must request before round 1. Byes allow a player to skip a round they cannot otherwise attend. All byes requested during the tournament are zero points.