OVERVIEW
Rated Scholastic-North is a 4-round US Chess-rated tournament for players in grades K-8 rated under 1500. It’s also suitable for unrated players looking to establish a US Chess rating. The event features three sections: Under 1500, Under 1000, and Under 500/Unrated.
This event is a Tournament of Champions qualifier, see more below.
WHERE
Charlotte Chess Center - North
10211 Prosperity Park Drive
Suite 230 (floor 2)
Charlotte, NC 28269
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Players must be rated under 1500 or unrated - players over 1500 see events schedule for other opportunities.
Participants must be members of US Chess.
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Open to K-8 participants (ages 13 and under)
Limited to first 42 to register.
Online registration only.
Registration closes 30 minutes prior to round 1 if not already full.
SECTIONS
Under 1500
Under 1000
Under 500/Unrated
100 Point Rule for playing up applies (see special notes)
TIME CONTROL
G/20; inc/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 1-5
Under 1000
Trophies to places 1-5
Medal to top girl
Under 500
Trophies to places 1-5
Medal to top girl
This is a CCC Grand Prix event!
TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS
Players who finish with a score of 2.5/4 or higher qualify to play the Tournament of Champions.
ENTRY FEE
CCC Members: $32.50
Non-Members: $37.50
CONTACT
events@charlottechesscenter.org
For contact during the event email (above) or call 980-265-1156
Use this link to withdraw from this event. Withdrawals close 30 minutes prior to round 1.
Limited to the first 42 entries.
Registration closes at 9:30am or when the capacity limit is reached.
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 U1000 section but not a player rated 399.
US Chess live ratings used for pairings and sections.
US Chess Standard Tiebreaks used for prize distribution.
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.
All equipment provided.
Refunds: $5 fee for refunds before the event; $10 fee for same-day; no refund after event begins