OVERVIEW
One US Chess-rated game every Tuesday night, completely free for CCC members. This is a great way for players to get weekly rated practice. The Top and U1600 Sections are also FIDE-rated - offering the only free weekly FIDE-rated game in the country! In addition, there is a free lecture before the games begin.
WHEN
Every Tuesday Evening!
Can't make Tuesdays? Try Sunday Afternoon Classical at CCC North
WHERE
Charlotte Chess Center - Main/South
10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E
Charlotte, NC 28226
CCC HOURS
5:45pm - 11:00pm
EVENT TIMES
Lecture: 6:00pm
Game: 7:00pm
REQUIREMENTS
Participants must be members of US Chess
Participants must be members of the CCC
Open to all players in grades 9-12 and adults
Students in grades K-8 must be rated over 900
K-8 players rated under 900 - See Events Schedule for other options.
HOW IT WORKS
Lecture with FM Peter Giannatos prior to rated games from 6:00pm-6:45pm
Players must register weekly and in advance using the online registration system
Each Tuesday evening will be limited to the first 62 players to register
TNA registration will close at 6:30pm if not already full
Once spots are filled, players may email events@charlottechesscenter.org to be placed on the waitlist.
SECTIONS
TOP (1600+)
Under 1600
Under 1300
TIME CONTROL
Top Section: G/80, inc/10 - FIDE and US Chess Rated
U1600 Section: G/60, inc/10 - FIDE and US Chess Rated
U1300 Section: G/60, inc/10 - US Chess Rated
PRIZES
The top adult (18 or older) in each section will win a $25 gift card to USCF Sales.
The top junior (under 18) in each section will win a $25 gift card to USCF Sales.
All perfect 4-0 scores will receive a 3-month CCC membership extension.
See special notes below for tiebreak rules.
ENTRY FEE
Free, must be a CCC Member - CCC membership only $50/year - join today!
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
NOTES
Top and U1600 sections are FIDE-rated - FIDE rules apply, except for US Chess penalties for cell phone infractions.
Tournament Directors 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
TNA is a monthly tournament - the rating report is submitted on the last Tuesday of the month, and a new event begins on the first Tuesday of each month. TNA events may be 4 or 5 rounds depending on the month.
Open to high schoolers and adults of any rating, including unrated
Students in grades K-8 must be rated 900+
For all CCC events, bookmark our events calendar
All players must use CCC equipment - wooden sets and digital clocks provided
Prizes:
Are not split but rather use the tie breaks:
Most games played
Lower rating