OVERVIEW
The Charlotte Senior Open is a 1-day event for all players ages 50+. There is a guaranteed prize fund of $1,000 across 2 sections.
WHERE
Charlotte Chess Center - North
10211 Prosperity Park Drive
Suite 230 (Floor 2)
Charlotte, NC 28211
Building has elevator access
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Participants must be members of US Chess.
Must be at least 50 years old as of December 6, 2025.
Online registration only.
Registration closes 30 minutes prior to round 1 if not already full.
TIME CONTROL
G/75; inc/10
Each player receives 75 minutes plus a 10 second increment to complete each game.
ROUND TIMES
Round 1: 10:30am
Round 2: 1:45pm
Round 3: 5:00pm
PRIZES AND SECTIONS
$1,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund in 2 Sections.
Championship
1st Place: $300 + Plaque (Lasker Prize)
2nd Place: $150
3rd Place: $100
Top U1600: $80
Under 1300
1st Place: $120 + Plaque
2nd Place: $60
3rd Place: $40
Top U900 / Unrated: $50
Cross-Section Bonus Prizes
Top "Super Senior" (65+): $50
Top Woman: $50
This is a CCC Grand Prix event!
Live Ratings Used: Up to date US Chess "live ratings" used for all players - not the monthly supplement rating.
100-Point Rule applies for playing up a section. See Special Notes below.
ENTRY FEE
National Masters: Free Entry ($40 Deducted from Prize)
CCC Members: $40
Non-Members: $45
CONTACT
events@charlottechesscenter.org
For contact during the event email (above) or call 980-265-1156
Use this link to withdraw from the event. Withdrawals close 30 minutes prior to round 1.
Please read CCC Terms and Conditions.
Byes: If you need to skip a round, you can request (1) half-point bye for a specific round. Byes must be requested at registration or via email before the tournament starts. Once the tournament begins, all requested byes are 0 points.
Limited to the first 42 entries.
Registration closes at 10:00am or when the capacity limit is reached.
US Chess live ratings used for pairings and prizes.
All equipment provided (must use our equipment).
Accelerated pairings may be used at the director's discretion.
Plaques awarded to first place in each section based on the following tiebreaks: Cumulative, Average Opposition cut one.
Refunds: $5 fee for refunds before the event; $10 fee for same-day; no refund after event begins




