OVERVIEW
The 2024 NC Open is a 6 round tournament held over Thanksgiving Weekend. The NCO features an increased $13,000 guaranteed prize fund in 7 US Chess rated sections (top 3 FIDE-rated). The event runs alongside the 2024 US Masters, a premier national event.
Alongside the main events are side events which include the free $2,000 blitz, and a single day scholastic (K-8) tournament. In addition, participants may enjoy free game analysis, lectures, and blitz challenges with a special VIP!
Enjoy your stay at the beautiful Westin nestled in uptown Charlotte. Great options for dining, entertainment, and much more nearby.
WHEN
Main Event
November 29 - December 1, 2024 - Various playing schedules available
Side Events
Friday - 1-day K-8 scholastic (u700) - see details here
Saturday - $2,000 Blitz - see details here
VIP events held entire weekend - details below
WHERE
The Westin Charlotte
601 S College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
HOTEL BOOKING
The Westin Charlotte - Host Hotel
$129/Night - King and 2 Queen Options
Booking link - Book by November 12
PARKING
$45 overnight valet, $35 overnight self
The CCC is working on nearby parking options, more to be posted soon.
REGISTRATION
Online registration strongly recommended
All registration closes 1 hour before round 1 start time
On-Site Registration
3-Day Schedule: Friday 9:00-9:30am
2-Day and Re-Entry: Saturday 8:30am-9:00am
TIME CONTROLS
3-Day Schedule: G/100, inc/10
2-Day Schedule Rounds 1-3 at G/20, inc/10, then merge with 3-day
$13,000 GUARANTEED IN PRIZES
Championship - FIDE Rated
$1200 + plaque – 600 – 400 – 200
Under 2000 - FIDE Rated
$1000 + plaque – 500 – 300 – 200
Under 1800 - FIDE Rated
$1000 + plaque – 500 – 300 – 200
Under 1600
$800 + plaque – 400 – 300 – 200
Under 1400
$800 + plaque – 400 – 300 – 200
Under 1200
$700 + plaque – 400 – 300 – 200
Under 1000
$700 + plaque – 400 – 300 – 200
100-point rule applies for "playing up" a section - see Special Notes at bottom of page.
SCHEDULE
3-Day Schedule - 6 Rounds
Friday: 10:45am & 4:00pm
Saturday: 10:45am & 4:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am & 2:30pm
2-Day Schedule - 6 Rounds
Saturday: 10:45am, 12:15pm, 1:45pm, then merge with 3-day schedule Saturday at 4:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am & 2:30pm
VIP SIDE EVENTS
Special Guest TBD
Activities and timings TBD
K-8 Under 700 Scholastic
Friday, November 29
Starts at 10:15pm
FREE $2,000 Blitz
Saturday, November 30
Starts at 9:00pm
ENTRY FEES
$140 by November 12
$155 by November 21
$170 after November 21
CONTACT
For questions/concerns prior to the event: events@charlottechesscenter.org
For withdrawals, use this form
SPECIAL NOTES
Please read Terms and Conditions and Fair Play Policy
No Spectator Policy: Parents and spectators are not permitted in the playing area and immediate halls.
Byes: Up to 3 optional half-point byes which must be requested at least 1 hour before round one begins.
All byes requested after the start of round one are zero-point byes.
Any zero-point byes or withdrawals during the event must be submitted at least 1 hour before the round.
Players who forfeit a round (no show) or do not provide 1-hour notice to withdrawing will incur a $100 fine.
100 Point Rule: Must be within 100 points of next section to play up (i.e. 1900+ to enter Championship). Players may use any of the following to qualify for the 100 point rule:
Current rating at the time of registration
November 2024 or December 2024 US Chess regular supplement rating
Live rating achieved thereafter
Withdrawals/Refunds:
$10 transaction fee until November 27.
50% refunds after November 27 until 1 hour before round 1
All withdrawals during the event must be submitted at least 1 hour before the round.
Re-Entry:
If players have an undesirable start to the event, they may wish to re-enter the event.
Players may re-enter for a $60 fee
Unrated Players:
Must enter Under 1200 or Under 1000, or Friday Scholastic U700 if K-8.
Are eligible for prizes in the sections above.
Unrated players with foreign ratings or ratings from a different rating system are not considered unrated, and must report any foreign OTB ratings to the organizers.
All sections are US Chess rated and require current US Chess Membership
Championship, Under 2000, and Under 1800 are also FIDE rated and uses FIDE rules. 2-day schedule games are not FIDE-rated.
Per FIDE rules at this time control, games involving a player rated 2400+ FIDE are not FIDE-rated.
Boards, sets, clocks provided (must use our equipment)
In all sections, White's clock will be started at the start of the round, even if one or both players are not present.
Plaques to first place in main event sections, based on the following US Chess tiebreaks: Cumulative, Average Opposition Rating cut one.
Trophies to top 10 in scholastic sections, based on US Chess standard tiebreaks.
November US Chess regular ratings used for pairings and prizes in all sections.
By registering for or attending this event, players and guests grant permission to CCC to take and use photographs and video for purposes related to the event.