FAQ DOCUMENT - PLEASE READ PRIOR TO ATTENDING

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FIND YOUR PAIRINGS HERE

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OVERVIEW

The Charlotte Team K-8 Challenge is a great way for K-8 students of all levels to get involved in tournament competition.  This is a low stress event awarding individual and team prizes. There are both rated and unrated sections which allows students of all skill levels to participate.

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End the school year strong by showing up and representing your school!

 

There are team awards for those who have more than 2 players from their school, but all students compete for individual prizes even if there is no one else from their school.

 

WHEN​

Saturday, May 6

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WHERE

Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel

5501 Carnegie Blvd

Charlotte, NC 28209

 

REGISTRATION

Players may register ahead of time using the registration link below - no onsite registration

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REQUIREMENTS

Must be in Pre K - 8th Grade

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TIME CONTROL

G/10, increment 2

Each player receives 10 minutes per game plus a 2 second increment per move.

 

SECTIONS

Grades K-3 Rated (morning schedule)

Grades K-3 Unrated  (morning schedule)

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Grades 4-5 Rated (afternoon schedule)

Grades 4-5 Unrated (afternoon schedule)

Grades 6-8 Unrated (afternoon schedule)

 

ROUND TIMES / SCHEDULES

Morning Schedule (Grades K-3)

Arrival: 9:45am

Round 1: 10:00am

Round 2: 10:45am

Round 3: 11:30am

Round 4: 12:15pm

Awards Approx 1:00pm

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Afternoon Schedule (Grades 4-5 and 6-8)

Arrival: 1:30pm

Round 1: 1:45pm

Round 2: 2:30pm

Round 3: 3:15pm

Round 4: 4:00pm

Awards Approx 4:45pm

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PRIZES

Unrated Sections

• Individual Awards:

  • Perfect score trophies for 4/4 scores

  • “Top Scorer” trophies for 3/4 or 3.5/4 scores

  • Medals to all players

  • All unrated players who earn a trophy (3 points or more) will receive a FREE US Chess membership* and are encouraged to play in rated events.  Students who are currently US Chess members are not eligible for the voucher.

• Team Awards:

  • Trophies to Top 5 Schools in grades K-3, and grades 4-5

  • Trophies to Top 3 Schools in grades 6-8

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Rated Sections

• Individual Awards:

  • Perfect score trophies for 4/4 scores

  • “Top Scorer” trophies for 3/4 or 3.5/4 scores

  • Medals to all players

• Team Awards: Trophies to Top 5 Schools

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ENTRY FEE

CCC members and students in CCC school programs: $35.00

Non-members: $45.00

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NOTES

• Tournament FAQ Document

• Each schedule (morning and afternoon) limited to 200 players.

• Registration closes at 9:00am or when the capacity limit is reached.

• Any players in grades PK-8 may participate.

• Unrated sections – no memberships required.

• Rated sections – US Chess membership required.

  • US Chess Quick Rated

  • Update live ratings will be used for pairings

• Top 4 scorers from the same school and in the same section contribute to the team score - minimum 2 players same school/section to form a team.

• Non-Elimination – all students play all 4 rounds of their schedule.

• Students may play even if no other students from their school play, they are just not eligible for team awards.

• All equipment provided.

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CONTACT​

• For questions, concerns, and withdrawals email: events@charlottechesscenter.org

• Refunds: $5 fee for cancellations/refunds by Thursday 5/4; $10 fee on Friday 5/5; no same day refunds

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Registration and Entry Lists Here

Note: Students who are not yet US Chess rated should sign up for the unrated sections.

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