FORMAT

G/60 Action is 4 round tournament with $1,000 guaranteed in prizes. This tournament is open to all players.

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NEXT EVENT​

August 26 - Registration is live for this date ONLY

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FUTURE DATES

TBD

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WHERE

Charlotte Chess Center

10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E

Charlotte, NC 28226

 

REGISTRATION

Players may register ahead of time using the form below. Limited to first 64 to register.

Registration must be completed online ahead of the event.

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REQUIREMENTS

Participants must be members of the US Chess Federation

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TIME CONTROL

G/60; increment 5

 

ROUND TIMES

Round 1: 10:00am

Round 2: 12:30pm 

Round 3: 3:00pm

Round 4: 5:30pm

 

SECTIONS

Top 

Under 1800

Under 1400

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100 Point Rule: Players may only play up if their rating is within 100 points of the section limit. Example: A 1700 may play in the top section but not a 1699.

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BYES

If you need to skip a round, you can request half-point byes for up to 2 rounds. Byes must be requested at registration or via email before the tournament starts. Once the tournament begins, all requested byes are 0 points.

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$1,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND

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TOP

1st Place: $200

2nd Place: $100

Best U2000: $60

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U1800

1st Place: $160

2nd Place: $100

Best U1600: $60

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U1400

1st Place: $160

2nd Place: $100

Best U1200: $60

 

ENTRY FEE​

Players Rated 2200+: Free Entry ($35 Deducted from Prize)

CCC Members: $35.00

Non-Members: $40.00

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RULES

• Limited to the first 64 entries.

• Registration closes at 9:30am or when the capacity limit is reached.

• US Chess rules apply.

• Current official US Chess monthly rating supplement used.

• Two optional half-point byes available, request at registration.

• Weighted wooden sets, digital clocks provided for all sections.

• Players may only play up if within 100 points of next section cutoff

  • live ratings may be used for play-up eligibility ​

• Refunds: $5 fee for refunds before the event; $10 fee for same-day; no refund after event begins

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CONTACT

• For questions, concerns, and withdrawals prior to the event email: events@charlottechesscenter.org

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

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Registration and Entry Lists Here

Registration Open for Next Event ONLY - For Future Events Please Wait

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