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U800 Wednesdays

Feb 18, 2026

CCC North

K-8 U800



OVERVIEW

Under 800 Wednesdays is a free, 1 round per week, US Chess rated tournament for K-8 players (13 and under) currently rated under 800 or unrated. U800 Wednesdays is held every Wednesday at CCC North.



WHEN

Every Wednesday, 7:00 - 8:15pm


WHERE

Charlotte Chess Center - North

10211 Prosperity Park Drive, Suite 230

Charlotte, NC 28269



REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Open to K-8 participants (ages 13 and under)

  • Players must be rated under 800

  • Unrated players who wish to establish a rating are welcome to play.

  • Participants must be members of US Chess

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  • Participants must be members of the CCC.

  • Limited to first 44 players to register.

  • Online registration only.

  • Registration closes 30 minutes prior to round 1 if not already full.



HOW IT WORKS

  • Parents strongly encouraged to drop off.

  • Students play one rated game per week.

  • Each registration is only for the next round.

  • The event is submitted for rating monthly on the final Wednesday of the month.

  • Students may choose to get their game analyzed by a CCC coach.


SECTIONS 

Under 800

Under 400/Unrated



TIME CONTROL

G/35, inc/10

35 minutes per player plus a 10 second increment per move.



PRIZES

The top player in each section will receive a trophy!


See special notes below for tiebreak information.


This is a CCC Grand Prix event!



ENTRY FEE

FREE, must be a CCC Member



CONTACT

events@charlottechesscenter.org


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


Use this link to withdraw (cancel). Withdrawals close 30 minutes prior to each game.

REGISTER
  • 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

  • This is a monthly tournament - the rating report is submitted on the last Wednesday of the month, and a new event begins on the first Wednesday of each month. 

  • All players must use CCC equipment - weighted sets and digital clocks provided

  • Players who no-show forfeit without notice may not be permitted to play in future events.

  • Prizes are not split - they will be awarded based on tiebreaks:

    • Most games played

    • Lower rating

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