2019 NC CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIP
The 2019 North Carolina Closed Championship will take place November 22 - 24, 2019 in Charlotte, NC. The NC Closed determines the overall State Champion as well as Class Champions from class A - E. The NC Closed is restricted to participants who reside in North Carolina.
November 22, 2019 - November 24, 2019
Charlotte, North Carolina
5 Round Swiss; USCF Rated; $4,000 Guaranteed
The Official State Championship of North Carolina
Where:
Hilton University Place
8629 JM Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 547-7444
Must book by November 1 to receive discount
$101 per night Single or Double - FREE Internet, FREE Parking
$10 Discount on Total Entry Fee if Staying at Sponsor Hotel (up to two discounts per room)
When:
November 22-24, 2019
Registration:
Players may register ahead of time using the form below
Players may also register on site:
Friday, November 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday, November 23, 8:45am - 9:30am
Requirements:
Participants must be members of the US Chess Federation
Participants must be members of the North Carolina Chess Association
NCCA Membership Required for those 18 Years and Older
Time Control:
G/120; delay 5
Round 1 of Two Day Schedule is played at G/90; delay 5
Round Times:
3 Day Schedule
Friday: 7:30pm
Saturday: 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
2 Day Schedule
Saturday: 10:00am
Then schedule merges with 3-Day
Sections:
Championship
Under 1800
Under 1400
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.
Byes:
You may take up to 2 half point byes.
1/2 point byes may be taken in any round but must be requested before round 2.
Byes allow a player to skip a round they can not otherwise attend.
Prizes:
$4,000 Guaranteed in Prizes
Trophies provided by the NCCA
Championship Section (1800+)
1st Place: $700 + Trophy
2nd Place: $350
3rd Place: $200
Top U2200: $200 - $100
Top U2000: $200 + Trophy - $100
U1800 Section
1st Place: $500 + Trophy
2nd Place: $250
3rd Place: $100
Top U1600: $200 + Trophy - $100
U1400 Section
1st Place: $400 + Trophy
2nd Place: $200
3rd Place: $100
Top U1200: $200 + Trophy - $100
Entry Fee:
IM/GM: Free Entry ($75 Deducted from Prize)
Players Staying at Hotel: $70.00 before November 15; $80 After
(as long as rooms available)
All Others: $80.00 before November 15; $90 After
Special Notes
$10 Discount on total entry fee if staying at sponsored hotel
USCF Rules Apply; November 2019 USCF Supplement Will Be Used
Cell Phone Penalty = 1.) 10 Minute Time Penalty; 2.) Forfeit of Round
No Smoking; No E-Cigarettes
No Computers
No Electronics Use Permitted During Game
