FRIDAY ACTION QUADS

QUAD FORMAT

The CCC conducts a regular "quad" US Chess rated tournament open to all scholastic (K-12) players. Quads, which group students by their skill level, are a great way for students to get closer matchups for a more fun and competitive challenge.

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HOW IT WORKS

  • Players must register weekly and in advance 

  • 3 rated games every Friday night

  • Each evening will be limited to the first 60 players to register 

  • Entries are first registered, first served

  • Quads are for students (K-12) only

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WHEN

December 2

December 9

December 16

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The CCC will be closed for the holidays from December 21 - January 2. 

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WHERE

Charlotte Chess Center

10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E

Charlotte, NC 28226

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CCC HOURS

6:30pm - 9:30pm

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ROUND TIMES

Round 1: 7:00pm 

Round 2: ASAP

Round 3: ASAP

Approximate End Time: 9:00pm

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FORMAT

Quads - Students are placed into groups of 4 by their most recent "live" US Chess regular rating to help ensure that students get close matchups.

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PRIZES

Medal to winner of each quad

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TIME CONTROL

G/25; Increment 5

US Chess Regular Rated

Each player receives 25 minutes plus a 5 second bonus each move to complete each game

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ENTRY FEE

CCC Members: $12.50

Non-Members: $15.00

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Join the CCC and Save - Only $40 a Year - Save on Camps, Classes, Tournaments and more!

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OTHER NOTES

  • Students must be members of US Chess

    • US Chess is the governing body of chess in the US and conducts all of the rating calculations for players.

    • Need a US Chess Membership? Purchase through the CCC and save

  • Must register weekly - first registered, first served

  • Great for students playing their first rated games

  • Best for players rated under 1500. Higher rated players see Tuesday Night Action and Wednesday Action Quads

  • For more events including online options, please take a look at our event schedule

  • Quad players are not permitted to withdraw mid-event.  Forfeiters will not be able to enter future CCC events.

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WITHDRAWALS/CONTACT

  • If you cannot make it to the tournament, and have to withdraw, email: events@charlottechesscenter.org

  • For contact during the event email (above) or call 980-265-1156

  • Refund policy

    • $3 transaction fee until Thursday (one day before the event)

    • $5 transaction fee for same-day cancellations until 6:00pm

    • No refund for cancellations after 6:00pm

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REGISTRATION AND ENTRY LIST HERE

Registration closes at 6:45pm every Friday​ or when capacity limit reached