2023 NC OPEN
SPONSORS
FORMAT
The 2023 NC Open will be held over Thanksgiving Weekend. The NCO features an increased $13,000 guaranteed prize fund in 10 US Chess rated sections (top 3 FIDE-rated). The event runs alongside the 2023 US Masters, a premier national event.
Alongside the main events are side events which include the free $2000 blitz, and a single day scholastic (K-8) tournament. In addition, participants may enjoy free game analysis, lectures, and blitz challenges with special guests!
Enjoy your stay at the lakeside Hilton Charlotte University Place. Take a walk on the lake, shop, dine and more.
WHEN
Main Event: November 24-26, 2023
Various playing schedules available
Blitz and K-8 Scholastic: Saturday November 25
WHERE
Hilton Charlotte University Place
8629 J M Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
HOTEL BOOKING
Hilton Charlotte University Place (host hotel)
$105/Night - Free Internet, Parking
Booking Link - Coming Soon
REGISTRATION
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Online registration strongly recommended
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All Registration closes 1 hour before round 1 start time - Use link below
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On-Site Registration
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3-Day Schedule Registration: Friday 9:00-9:30am
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2-Day, Re-Entry, Scholastic Registration: Saturday 9:00-9:30am
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Blitz Registration: Saturday 4:00-8:30pm
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$13,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND - 40 US Chess Grand Prix Points
Championship (FIDE Rated)
$1000 + plaque – 500 – 300 – 200
Under 2000 (FIDE Rated)
$800 + plaque – 400 – 300 – 200
Under 1800 (FIDE Rated)
$800 + plaque – 400 – 300 – 200
Under 1600
$800 + plaque – 400 – 300 – 200
Under 1400
$600 + plaque – 400 – 300 – 200
Under 1200
$600 + plaque – 400 – 300 – 200
Under 1000
$600 + plaque – 400 – 300 – 200
Under 800
$600 + plaque – 400 – 250 – 150
SIDE EVENTS
Special Guest TBD
K-8 Under 600 Scholastic (Saturday)
Trophies to top 10
K-8 Under 300 Scholastic (Saturday)
Trophies to top 10
FREE $2,000 Blitz
Saturday 8:45-11:00pm
6 Rounds, 2 sections – Championship and Under 2000
On-site registration by 8:30pm required for blitz – no online blitz entry
Blitz round 1 starts 8:45pm, ends around 11pm
Both sections US Chess Blitz-rated, Championship also FIDE Blitz-rated
Free Blitz Entry to players in the U.S. Masters, NC Open, and Scholastic, $40 for others
SCHEDULE
3-Day Schedule - 6 Rounds
Friday: 10:30am & 4:00pm
Saturday: 10:30am & 4:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am & 3:00pm
2-Day Schedule - 6 Rounds
Saturday: 10:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, then merge with 3-day schedule Saturday at 4:00pm for round 4
Sunday: 10:00am & 3:00pm
K-8 Scholastic Schedule - 5 Rounds
Saturday: 10:45am, 11:45am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, Awards at 4:30pm
TIME CONTROL
3-Day Schedule: G/100, inc/10
2-Day Schedule Rounds 1-3 at G/25, inc/5, then merge with 3-Day
K-8 Sections: G/25, inc/5
ENTRY FEES
Main Event
$135 by November 15
$150 by November 21
$165 after November 21
K-8 Side Events
$40 by November 21
$50 after November 21
Registration Link and Entry Lists Coming Soon
NOTES AND RULES
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Parents and spectators are not permitted in the playing area and nearby hallways.
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Byes: Up to 3 optional half-point byes which must be requested at least 1 hour before round one begins.
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All byes requested after the the start of round one are zero-point byes.
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Any zero-point byes or withdrawals during the event must be submitted at least 1 hour before the round.
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Players who forfeit a round (no show) or do not provide 1-hour notice to withdrawing will incur a $100 fine.
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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:
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Current rating at the time of registration
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November 2023 US Chess supplement rating
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Live rating achieved thereafter
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Withdrawals/Refunds:
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Main Event: $10 transaction fee until November 22.
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Scholastic $5 transaction fee until November 22.
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50% refunds after November 22 until 1 hour before round 1
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All withdrawals during the event must be submitted at least 1 hour before the round.
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Re-Entry:
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If players have an undesirable start to the event, they may wish to re-enter the event.
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Players may re-enter for a $60 fee
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Unrated Players:
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must enter Under 1200, Under 1000, Under 800 sections or Scholastic U300 if K-8.
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are eligible for prizes in those sections.
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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.
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All sections are US Chess rated and require current US Chess Membership
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The Championship, Under 2000, and Under 1800 sections are also FIDE rated and uses FIDE rules. 2-day schedule games are not FIDE-rated.
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Per FIDE rules at this time control, games involving a player rated 2400+ FIDE are not FIDE-rated.
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Boards, sets, clocks provided (must use our equipment)
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Plaques to first place in main event sections, based on the following US Chess tiebreaks: Cumulative, Average Opposition Rating cut one.
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Trophies to top 10 in scholastic sections, based on US Chess standard tiebreaks.
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November US Chess (OTB) ratings used for pairings and prizes in all sections.
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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.
CCC FAIR PLAY MEASURES
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Parents and spectators are not permitted in the playing area and nearby hallways.
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Live game broadcasts will be on a delay.
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Tournament staff will be equipped with wands and other anti-cheating equipment.
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Stronger quality and quantity of tournament directors, arbiters, and organizers than other events.
ORGANIZER CONTACTS
CCC Events Team - events@charlottechesscenter.org
Dr. Walter High - wmhigh@nc.rr.com