OVERVIEW

A three round US Chess-rated tournament open to all scholastic (K-12) players. Quads, which group students in sections of 4 by their rating level, are a great way for students to get closer matchups for a more fun and competitive challenge.

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WHEN

Every Sunday!

Friday Action Quads is also a great alternative.

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WHERE

Charlotte Chess Center - Main/South Campus

10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E

Charlotte, NC 28226

REGISTRATION

Limited to first 62 to register. Registration must be completed online ahead of the event.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ages 17 and under

• Participants must be members of the US Chess

• US Chess is the governing body of chess in the US and conducts all of the rating calculations for players. Need a US Chess Membership? Purchase through the CCC and save!

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ROUND TIMES

Round 1: 4:30pm 

Round 2: ASAP

Round 3: ASAP

Approximate End Time: 6:30pm

HOW IT WORKS

• Players must register weekly and in advance 

• 3 US Chess regular and quick rated games every Sunday

• Quad format - students placed into groups of 4 by their most current "live" US Chess regular rating to ensure closer matchups.

• Each evening will be limited to the first 60 players to register 

• Entries are first registered, first served

• Quads are for students (K-12) only

• IMPROVE - Game Analysis and Blitz with CCC Head Coach, FM Uthra Pakkiriswamy

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PRIZES

Medal to winner of each quad

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TIME CONTROL

G/25; Increment 5

Each player receives 25 minutes plus a 5 second bonus each move to complete each game

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ENTRY FEE

CCC Members: $15.00

Non-Members: $20.00

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Join the CCC and Save - Only $40 a Year - Save on Camps, Classes, Tournaments and more!

CONTACT

• For questions, concerns, and withdrawals prior to the event email: events@charlottechesscenter.org

• For contact during the event email (above) or call 980-265-1156

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