CHARLOTTE FAIR PLAY G/25
The CCCSA Online Fair Play G/25 Has a Guaranteed Prize Fund of $1800. This event is open to all players with a US Chess Membership.
When:​
Saturday, October 10
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All Tournaments Begin at 12:00 pm Eastern / 9:00 am Pacific
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Requirements:
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This is a completely open tournament – both adults and scholastic players from any state may play
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All players must have a lichess account – all lichess accounts are free
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Players must play from a computer (desktop or laptop). Tablets and cell phones not permitted.
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US Chess membership required
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Format:
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5 round Swiss tournament based on USCF regular ratings (October)
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Standard US Chess pairing system will be used. Accelerated Pairings May Be Used If Needed
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Pairings will be uploaded to Chessstream and players can join their game at the right time with just one click!
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This tournament is US Chess online regular rated – brand new USCF online rating system
Prizes/Sections:
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$1,800 Guaranteed in Prizes
Championship Section (Must be Rated 1900+ to Play)
$300-150-75, top U2200 150-75
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Under 2000 Section
$200-100-50, top U1800 $125-75
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Under 1600 Section
$200-100-50, top U1400 $100, top U1200 $50
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Round Times:
Eastern Time
12:00pm
1:15pm
2:30pm
3:45pm
5:00pm
Please by on time to every round. If players have not started games within 5 minutes, they will be marked as a no-show.
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Time Control:
G/25 Minutes; Increment 5 seconds
Each player receives 25 minutes plus a 5 second bonus each move to complete each game.
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Byes:
Can't make it to all of the rounds? You may take a (2) half point byes in any round
1/2 point byes must be requested before the the tournaments starts.
Byes allow a player to skip a round they can not otherwise attend.
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Entry Fee:
$35.00 by Tuesday, October 6
$45.00 by Thursday, October 8
$55.00 after Thursday, October 8
GM/IM Free Entry - $30 from Prize
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10% Discount to CCCSA Members
Join the CCCSA and Save - Only $40 a Year for Locals and $25/Year for Travelers
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REGISTRATION, PAIRINGS, ENTRY LISTS
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PLEASE READ - CCCSA TAKES FAIR PLAY VERY SERIOUSLY
The CCCSA, along with the help of online chess servers fair-play algorithm, has reported and banned over 75 player accounts in our online tournaments. Please read these conditions carefully.
Our principal goal with online events is to ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all.
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By registering, all players agree not to use outside assistance of any kind.
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This is a US Chess online rated tournament. Players found to be using outside assistance will be reported to US Chess and restricted from future Charlotte Chess Center events.
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Players found or believed to be using outside assistance will be ineligible for a prize.
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All games will be reviewed by lichess and tournament staff during and after the event.
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Tournament staff may expel a player from the tournament, make a player ineligible for a prize, or adjust the standings even if lichess does not close the account.
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Players may not listen to music, wear headphones, or have another electronic device near them while playing.
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We will remove cheaters from the tournament during and/or after the tournament and adjust tournament results and standings accordingly.
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All fair play adjustments made by tournament staff are final and are not appealable.
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Zoom Meeting
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To be eligible for a prize, players must be in the tournament Zoom meeting using their real name for the duration of the tournament.
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While they are playing, players must always have video enabled in the Zoom meeting. Players without webcam capabilities are not eligible for a prize.
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Players must agree to Zoom requests by tournament staff, including turning on audio, giving a scan of the area around a player, adjusting the camera angle, etc.
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