G/45 ACTION
FORMAT
G/45 Action is 4 round tournament with $825 guaranteed in prizes. This tournament is open to all players with a US Chess membership and best for those rated 500 and above.
WHEN
TBD
WHERE
10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E
Charlotte, NC 28226
REGISTRATION
Players may register ahead of time using the form below. Limited to first 62 to register.
Registration must be completed online ahead of the event.
REQUIREMENTS
Participants must be members of the US Chess Federation
TIME CONTROL
G/45; increment 5
Each player receives 45 minutes plus a 5 second increment to complete the game.
ROUND TIMES
Round 1: 10:30am
Round 2: 12:45pm
Round 3: 2:30pm
Round 4: 4:15pm
SECTIONS
Top (1700+)
Under 1700
Under 1300
100 Point Rule: Players may only play up if their rating is within 100 points of the section limit. Example: A 1600 may play in the top section but not a 1599.
BYES
Can't make it to all of the rounds? You may take up to two 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.
$825 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND
TOP
1st Place: $150
2nd Place: $75
Best U1900: $50
U1700
1st Place: $150
2nd Place: $75
Best U1500: $50
U1300
1st Place: $150
2nd Place: $75
Best U1100: $50
ENTRY FEE
Players Rated 2200+: Free Entry ($30 Deducted from Prize)
CCC Members: $30.00
Non-Members: $35.00
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RULES
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Limited to the first 62 entries.
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US Chess rules apply - updated monthly rating supplement used.
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Two optional half-point byes available, request at registration.
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Weighted wooden sets, digital clocks provided for all sections.
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Players may only play up if within 100 points of next section cutoff.
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Juniors must be rated at least 500 to play
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Refunds: $5 fee for refunds before the event; $10 fee for same-day; no refund after event begins
CONTACT
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For questions, concerns, and withdrawals prior to the event email: events@charlottechesscenter.org
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For contact during the event email (above) or call 980-265-1156
Registration and Entry Lists Here
Registration Open for Next Event ONLY - For Future Events Please Wait