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

Every Friday Night!

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WHERE

Charlotte Chess Center

10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E

Charlotte, NC 28226

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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: $15.00

Non-Members: $20.00

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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

• Sunday Action Quads is also a great alternative.

• 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