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Practice Tournament - South

Nov 09, 2024

CCC (Main/South)

Scholastic

REGISTER

OVERVIEW

Unrated Practice Tournaments are a great way for students to get involved in tournament competition. These are low stress events where CCC staff replicate the tournament setting for students. There is no better place to start competing than our unrated tournaments. 


This event is a qualifier for the Tournament of Champions, an invitation only event held on December 14, 2024. See more below.



WHERE

Charlotte Chess Center - Main/South

10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E

Charlotte, NC 28226


BASICS

  • Must be in Pre K - 8th Grade

  • This event is primarily for unrated players.

  • Players with US Chess ratings under 300 may compete

  • Players with US Chess ratings 300+ should enter rated events

  • Students may compete in both morning and afternoon schedules. Separate registrations required.


SCHEDULE

Morning Schedule

Suggested Arrival Time: 9:45am

Round 1: 10:00 am

Round 2: ASAP

Round 3: ASAP

Approximate end time: 11:30am - 11:45am


Afternoon Schedule

Suggested Arrival Time: 12:45pm

Round 1: 1:00 pm

Round 2: ASAP

Round 3: ASAP

Approximate end time: 2:30pm - 2:45pm



SECTIONS 

Morning Grades K-2

Morning Grades 3-8

Afternoon Grades K-2

Afternoon Grades 3-8


TIME CONTROL

G/10

Players receive 10 minutes each to complete the game.



PRIZES

All Students Receive a Medal. Medals Distributed Based on Score in the Tournament:

  • Gold Medal: 2.5 - 3.0 points

  • Silver Medal: 1.5 - 2.0 points

  • Bronze Medal: 0.0 - 0.5, or 1 point


All Gold Medalists Receive:

  • FREE US Chess membership

  • FREE CCC Rated Quad Entry



ENTRY FEE

CCC members and students in CCC school programs*: $25.00

Non-members: $30.00

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*For students in our school programs, please check email for discount code.



CONTACT


WITHDRAWAL

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

NOTES

  • Each event is limited to the first 42 entries.

  • Registration closes at 10:00am or when the capacity limit is reached.

  • All equipment provided.

  • Non-elimination - students play 3 games regardless of the outcome.

  • Great option for students easing their way into formal play.

  • Prize Criteria:

    • Free US Chess membership only given to students who are not already registered with US Chess.

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


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