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Rated Scholastic - North

Nov 23, 2024

CCC (North)

Scholastic

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OVERVIEW

Rated Scholastic is 4 round tournament for players in grades K-8 and rated under 1500. This event is also suitable for players who are unrated and wish to establish a US Chess rating. There are three sections: Under 1500, Under 1000, Under 500/Unrated.


This event is a qualifier for the Tournament of Champions, an invitation only event held on December 14, 2024. Players who score 2.5/4 or higher qualify to participate in the TOC.



WHERE

Charlotte Chess Center - North

10211 Prosperity Park Drive

Suite 230 (floor 2)

Charlotte, NC 28269


REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be in grades K-8

  • All players must have a valid US Chess membership

  • Rated under 1500 or unrated - players over 1500 see events schedule for other opportunities.


SECTIONS 

Under 1500 NEW SECTION

Under 1000

Under 500/Unrated


100 Point Rule for playing up applies (see special notes)



TIME CONTROL

G/20; increment 10

Each player receives 20 minutes plus a 10 second increment to complete the game.



ROUND TIMES

Round 1: 10:00am

Round 2: 11:00am 

Round 3: 12:30pm

Round 4: 1:30pm

Approximate end time/awards: 2:45pm



PRIZES

Under 1500

Trophies to places 1-3


Under 1000

Trophies to places 1-5

Medal to top girl

Under 500

Trophies to places 1-5

Medal to top girl



TOC QUALIFIER

This event is a qualifier for the Tournament of Champions, an invitation only event to be held December 14, 2024. Students who score 2.5/4 or more in the event will get an invitation to the TOC.



ENTRY FEE

CCC Members: $30.00

Non-Members: $35.00

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CONTACT



WITHDRAWAL

Please use this link if you have registered and would like to withdraw from this event.

BYES

If you need to skip a round, you can request half-point byes for up to 2 rounds. Byes must be requested at registration or via email before the tournament starts. Once the tournament begins, all requested byes are 0 points.

If you plan to play all rounds, do not request any byes.


RULES/NOTES

  • Limited to the first 42 entries.

  • Registration closes at 9:00am or when the capacity limit is reached.

  • US Chess rules apply

  • US Chess updated live ratings used for pairings and sections.

  • Two optional half-point byes available, request at registration.

  • Weighted sets, digital clocks provided for all sections.

  • Players may only play up if within 100 points of next section cutoff.

  • 100 Point Rule: Players may only play up if their rating is within 100 points of the section limit. Example: A player rated 400 may play in the under 1000 section but not a player rated 399.

  • Refunds: $5 fee for refunds before the event; $10 fee for same-day; no refund after event begins


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