2021 NC CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIP

October 1-3 or 2-3, 2021

Charlotte, North Carolina

5 Round Swiss; USCF Rated; $4,500 Guaranteed

The Official State Championship of North Carolina

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NCCA Business Meeting

Sunday 10/3, 9:30am

Open to All

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Where:

Hilton University Place 

8629 JM Keynes Drive

Charlotte, NC 28262

(704) 547-7444​​​​

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Hotel Booking Link

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​Must book by September 21 to receive discount

$105 per night Single or Double - FREE Internet, FREE Parking

$10 Discount on Total Entry Fee if Staying at Hotel

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When:

October 1-3, 2021

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Requirements:

Participants must be members of the US Chess Federation

Must live or attend school in North Carolina

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Time Control:

G/100; inc 5

Round 1 of Two Day Schedule is played at G/45; inc 5

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Round Times:

3 Day Schedule

Friday: 6pm

 Saturday: 1:30pm and 6pm

Sunday: 10:30am and 3pm

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2 Day Schedule

Round 1 at 11:00am, then merge with the 3-day schedule above

Time control for round 1 in 2-day is G/45, inc 5.

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Sections:

Championship

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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Prizes:

$4,500 Guaranteed in Prizes

Plaques sponsored by the NCCA

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Championship Section (1800+)

1st: $700 + Plaque + State Champion Title

2nd: $400

3rd : $200

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Top u2200: $200 + Plaque 

2nd u2200: $100

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Top u2000: $200 + Plaque

2nd u2000: $100

U1800 Section

1st: $600 + Plaque

2nd: $250

3rd: $150

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Top u1600: $200 + Plaque

2nd u1600: $100

U1400 Section

1st: $600 + Plaque

2nd: $250

3rd: $150

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Top u1200: $200 + Plaque

2nd u1200: $100

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Entry Fee:

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IM/GM: Free Entry

Players Staying at Hotel: $85.00 by September 21; $95 After

(Discount applies as long as there are rooms left in the block)

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All Others: $95.00 by September 21; $105 After

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Re-entry from 3-day into 2-day schedule: $40

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All entry fees include a one year membership or renewal to the NC Chess Association. 

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Registration:

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REGISTER AND VIEW REGISTRATION LIST HERE

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Rules

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• The NC Closed is restricted to players who reside in North Carolina. Players must be listed as “NC” on their US Chess profile.

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

• Byes: Players may take up to 2 optional half-point byes, request at registration. Byes allow a player to skip a round they cannot otherwise attend.

• Refunds – all withdrawals before the tournament will be refunded minus a 5% transaction fee.

• USCF Rated – current US Chess Membership required.

• October 2021 US Chess regular OTB ratings used for pairings and prizes.

• USCF Standard tiebreaks used for plaque distribution.

• Unrated players must enter the Under 1400 Section and are eligible for place prizes (1st-3rd).

• Unofficial tournament history or USCF online ratings may be used for otherwise unrated players.

• Boards, sets, clocks provided (players must use our equipment).

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COVID-19 Measures​

• Public surfaces and bathrooms will be cleaned by the hotel, and all chess equipment will be disinfected and thoroughly cleaned daily.

• Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipe stations will be placed throughout the tournament venue.

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COVID POLICY (UPDATED 9/19/21)

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This event will not be canceled or postponed. We have a large playing hall, and will be taking many preventative measures to ensure the safety of our players:

·    The hotel venue facilities, tournament hall, and chess equipment will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected regularly.

·    Players who are sick will be asked to stay home.

·    Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes will be placed throughout the tournament hall.

·    Masks are required for all.

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