2021 NC OPEN
The 2021 NC Open will be held over Thanksgiving Weekend. The NCO features a $10,000 guaranteed prize fund in 5 sections.
The event runs alongside the 2021 US Masters, a national event featuring the top players in the Americas.
Enjoy your stay at the lakeside Hilton Charlotte University Place. Take a walk on the lake, shop, dine and more.
6 Round Swiss - US Chess Rated - Top Section FIDE and US Chess Rated
When
November 26-28, 2021
Where
Hilton Charlotte University Place
8629 J M Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
Hotel Rates
$101/Night - Free Internet, Parking
Registration
Online registration until November 25 - Use link below
On-Site Registration: Friday 9:30am-10:00am, Saturday 9:30am-10:00am
Main Event
$10,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund!
Championship
(FIDE Rated)
$1000 + plaque – 500 – 300 – 200, top U2050 $400 – 200
Under 1900
$800 + plaque – 400 – 300 - 200 - 150
Under 1700
$800 + plaque – 400 – 300 - 200 - 150
Under 1500
$800 + plaque – 400 – 300 - 200 - 150
Under 1300
$700 + plaque – 400 – 300 - 150, top U1100 $200 - 100
Side Events
K-12 Under 1000
(Saturday Only)
Trophies to top 10
K-12 Under 700
(Saturday Only)
Trophies to top 10
Free $1,000 Blitz
7 Rounds - US Chess Blitz Rated
Section and Prize Breakdown TBD
FREE to players in the U.S. Masters and NC Open, $30 for others
Schedule
3-Day Schedule
Friday: 11:00am & 5:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am & 5:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am & 3:30pm
2-Day Schedule
Rounds 1-3 at 11:00am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm on Saturday then merge with 3-day schedule at 5:00pm
K-12 Side Events Schedule
Saturday: 11:00am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:45pm
$1,000 Blitz Schedule
Saturday: Round 1 at 9:15pm then rounds ASAP
Time Control
All Main Event Sections: G/120, increment 5
2-Day Rounds 1-3: G/30, increment 5
K-12 Sections: G/30, increment 5
Blitz Event: G/3, increment 2
Entry Fees
Main Event
$99 by November 9, 2021
$109 by November 23, 2021
$125 after November 23 or on-site
Re-Entry from 3-day into 2-day: $40
K-12 Side Events
$29 by November 23, 2021
$39 after November 23 or on-site
Refunds: Withdrawals are subject to a 5% transaction fee by November 25, no refunds after November 25.
Registration and Pre-Registration List
Special Notes:
Rules:
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Up to 3 optional half-point byes, request at registration.
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Must be within 100 points of next section to play up (i.e. 1800+ to enter Championship).
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Plaques and trophies distributed using US Chess standard tiebreaks
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Boards, sets, clocks provided (must use our equipment)
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November US Chess (OTB) ratings used for pairings and prizes in all sections.
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Unrated players must play in the Under 1300 section and are only eligible for place prizes.
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Unrated players with foreign ratings or ratings from a different rating system should report to the organizer immediately.
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COVID-19 Measures
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The chess chess equipment will be disinfected and thoroughly cleaned several times daily.
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Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipe stations will be placed throughout the chess hotel.
COVID POLICY (UPDATED October 1)
Masks are required for players and spectators.