FAIR PLAY OPEN 4
The CCCSA Online Fair Play Open has a guaranteed $3000 in cash prizes.
Fair Play/Anti-Cheating measures will be taken very seriously as to make for a more enjoyable tournament for all.
When:
TBD
See 2021 Charlotte Open - January 9-10, 2020
All Tournaments Begin at 12:00 pm Eastern / 9:00 am Pacific
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
Format:
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4 round Swiss tournament based on USCF regular ratings (December)
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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
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New – Higher of USCF regular OTB rating and USCF Online Regular Rating used for pairings, section placement and prizes.
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Players must be within 100 points of next section cutoff to play up (i.e. 1900+ to play Championship)
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Players will automatically be moved to appropriate section if they are not eligible
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Prizes/Sections:
$3,000 Guaranteed in Prizes
Championship Section
$500-250-150, top U2200 $150
Under 2000 Section
$300-150-100, top U1800 $100
Under 1700 Section
$300-150-100, top U1500 $100
Under 1400 Section
$300-150-100, top U1200 $100
Separate Scholastic Tournament Option for Students Under 1200 - More Details Here
Round Times:
Eastern Time
12:00pm
2:00pm
4:00pm
6:00pm
Time Control:
G/45 Minutes; Increment 5 seconds
Each player receives 45 minutes plus a 5 second bonus each move to complete each game.
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.
Entry Fee:
$49.00 by Tuesday, December 1
$59.00 by Thursday, December 3
$65.00 after Thursday, December 3
GM/IM Free Entry - $45 from Prize
Registration Closes at 11 am EDT the Day of the Event
10% Discount to CCCSA Members
Join the CCCSA and Save - Only $40 a Year for Locals and $25/Year for Travelers
REGISTRATION, PAIRINGS, ENTRY LISTS
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.
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.