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.
WHERE
Charlotte Chess Center - Main/South
10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E
Charlotte, NC 28226
Also offered on October 7 at CCC North - See Details Here
REQUIREMENTS
Must be in Pre K - 8th Grade
SECTIONS
Grades PK-2
Grades 3-8
TIME CONTROL
G/10
Players receive 10 minutes each to complete the game.
ROUND TIMES
Round 1: 10:30 am
Round 2: ASAP
Round 3: ASAP
Approximate end time: 11:45am - 12:00pm
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 a FREE US Chess membership*
ENTRY FEE
CCC members and students in CCC school programs: $20.00
Non-members: $25.00
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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
Each event is limited to the first 50 entries, no exceptions.
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.
Refunds: $5 fee for refunds before the event; $10 fee for same-day; no refund after event begins