OVERVIEW
WAQ is a 3-round US Chess-rated tournament open to all players. Quads, which group players in sections of 4 by their rating level, are a great way for players to get closer matchups for a fun and competitive challenge, and a great opportunity to play 3 rated games in one night!
WHEN
Every Wednesday, 7:00 - 9:00pm
WHERE
Charlotte Chess Center - Main/South
10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E
Charlotte, NC 28226
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Participants must be members of US Chess.
Open to all participants - no age or rating restrictions.
Limited to the first 60 players to register.
Online registration only.
Registration closes 15 minutes prior to round 1 if not already full.
HOW IT WORKS
3 US Chess rated games every Wednesday night
The top 7 quads (A-G) are also submitted for FIDE rapid rating
Quad format - players are placed into groups of 4 by their current "live" US chess rating to ensure close matchups
*Minor roster shifts to avoid family member pairings may be possible
ROUND TIMES
Round 1: 7:00pm
Round 2: ASAP
Round 3: ASAP
End Time: Between 9:00-10:00pm depending on quad level.
TIME CONTROL
G/20; inc/10
20 minutes per player plus a 10 second increment per move
PRIZES
$50 to the winner of each quad; $60 for perfect 3-0 score
This is a CCC Grand Prix event!
ENTRY FEE
Players Rated 2000+: Free Entry ($25 deducted from prize)
CCC Members: $25
Non-Members: $30
CONTACT
events@charlottechesscenter.org
For contact during the event email (above) or call 980-265-1156
Use this link to withdraw from this event. Withdrawals close 30 minutes prior to round 1.
All players must be members of US Chess.
Quad players are not permitted to withdraw mid-event. Forfeiters will not be able to enter future CCC events.
Refunds: $3 transaction fee until Tuesday (one day before the event), $5 transaction fee for same-day cancellations until 6:30pm.
Players must withdraw by 6:30 if they are not going to play - no refund for cancellations after 6:30pm.
All registration closes at 6:45pm.