OVERVIEW
SAC offers one US Chess and FIDE-rated game every Sunday afternoon, completely free for CCC members. This is a great way for players to get weekly rated practice.
WHEN
Every Sunday, 3:30pm
Can't make Sunday afternoons? Check out our events schedule for more options!
WHERE
Charlotte Chess Center - North
10211 Prosperity Park Drive, Suite 230
Charlotte, NC 28269
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Participants must be US Chess members.
Participants must be CCC Members.
Players in grades K-8 must be rated over 800.
K-8 players rated under 800 (or unrated) - See Wednesday U800 event.
Online registration only. Each registration is only for the next round.
Registration closes 30 minutes prior to round 1 if not already full.
SECTIONS AND TIME CONTROL
Top: G/80, inc/10 - US Chess and FIDE Rated
Under 1500: G/60, inc/10 - US Chess and FIDE Rated
Under 1200: G/45, inc/10 - US Chess and FIDE Rapid Rated
No playing up.
MONTHLY PRIZES
The top adult (18 or older) in each section wins a $25 gift card to USCF Sales.
The top junior (under 18) in each section wins a $25 gift card to USCF Sales.
All perfect scores (must play all games) will receive a 3-month CCC membership extension.
See special notes below for tiebreak rules.
This is a CCC Grand Prix event!
ENTRY FEE
Free, must be a CCC Member.
CONTACT
events@charlottechesscenter.org
For contact during the event email (above) or call 980-265-1156
Use this link to withdraw. Withdrawals close 30 minutes prior to each game.
Event is FIDE-rated. FIDE rules apply, except for US Chess penalties for cell phone infractions.
Players who no-show forfeit without notice may not be permitted to play in future events.
TDs will accelerate pairings to pair players close in rating when possible.
Most recent "live" US Chess regular ratings used for all sections to ensure close matchups.
SAC is a monthly tournament - the rating report is submitted on the last Sunday of the month, and a new event begins on the first Sunday of each month. SAC may be 4 or 5 rounds depending on the month.
All equipment provided.
Prizes are not split - they will be awarded based on tiebreaks:
Most games played
Lower rating