2022 NC Open

2022 NC OPEN

WHEN

November 25-27, 2022

Various playing schedules available

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 - SOLD OUT

Holiday Inn Charlotte University (flowever hotel)

$105/Night - Free Internet, Parking

Booking Link - Doubles Available

REGISTRATION

All Registration closed 1 hour before round 1 start time - Use link below

On-Site Registration: Friday 10:00am-10:30am, Saturday 10:00am-10:30am

$11,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND

Championship (FIDE Rated)

$1000 + plaque – 500 – 300 – 200, top U2050 $400 – 200

Under 1900

$800 + plaque – 400 – 300 - 200 - 100

Under 1700

$800 + plaque – 400 – 300 - 200 - 100

Under 1500

$600 + plaque – 400 – 300 - 200 - 100

Under 1300

$600 + plaque – 400 – 300 - 200 - 100

Under 1100

$600 + plaque – 400 – 300 - 200 - 100

SIDE EVENTS

Special Guest IM John Bartholomew

IM Bartholomew will host game analysis/review sessions, blitz challenges, and open lectures.

Friday - Sunday - Exact schedule to TBD

K-12 Under 800 (Saturday)

Trophies to top 10

K-12 Under 400 (Saturday)

Trophies to top 10

Free $1,000 Blitz (Saturday)

6 Rounds - US Chess Blitz Rated

FREE to players in the U.S. Masters and NC Open, $30 for others

Section and Prize Breakdown TBD

SCHEDULE

3-Day Schedule - 6 Rounds

Friday: 11:30am & 5:00pm

Saturday: 11:30am & 5:00pm

Sunday: 10:30am & 3:30pm

2-Day Schedule - 6 Rounds

Rounds 1-3 at 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:00pm on Saturday then merge with 3-day schedule Saturday at 5:00pm

K-12 Scholastic Schedule - 4 Rounds

Saturday: 11:00am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:45pm

Saturday Night $1,000 Blitz - 6 Rounds

Saturday: Round 1 at 9:30pm then rounds ASAP

TIME CONTROL

All NC Open 3-Day Sections: G/120, increment 5

2-Day Rounds 1-3: G/30, increment 5

K-12 Sections: G/30, increment 5

ENTRY FEES

Main Event

$110 by November 9

$125 by November 23

$140 after November 23 or on-site

Re-Entry from 3-day into 2-day: $40

K-12 Side Events

$35 by November 23

$45 after November 23 or on-site

Registration Link and Entry Lists Here

IMPORTANT NOTES

Parents and spectators are not permitted in the playing area and nearby hallways.
Byes: Up to 3 optional half-point byes which must be requested at least 90 minutes before round one begins.
- Byes not available to conditioned players without expressed permission of the organizers.
- All byes requested after the the start of round one are zero point byes
100 Point Rule: Must be within 100 points of next section to play up (i.e. 1800+ to enter Championship).
Refunds: Withdrawals are subject to a 5% transaction fee by November 24, no refunds after November 24.
All sections are US Chess rated. The Championship section is also FIDE rated and uses FIDE rules.
Boards, sets, clocks provided (must use our equipment)
Plaques and trophies distributed using US Chess standard tiebreaks
November US Chess (OTB) ratings used for pairings and prizes in all sections.
Unrated players must play in the Under 1300 or Under 1100 sections (or scholastics) and are only eligible for prizes.
- Unrated players with foreign ratings or ratings from a different rating system should report to the organizer immediately.
Masks Optional

CCC FAIR PLAY MEASURES

Parents and spectators are not permitted in the playing area and nearby hallways.
Read CCC Electronic Device Policy
Live game broadcasts will be on a delay.
Tournament staff will be equipped with wands and other anti-cheating equipment.
Stronger quality and quantity of tournament directors, arbiters, and organizers than other events.
Games may be submitted for thorough review by Dr. Ken Regan's FIDE-approved algorithm prior to submitting the event for rating.

ORGANIZER CONTACTS
CCC Events Team - events@charlottechesscenter.org

Dr. Walter High - wmhigh@nc.rr.com