2022 NC OPEN
FORMAT
The 2022 NC Open will be held over Thanksgiving Weekend. The NCO features a $11,000 guaranteed prize fund in 8 US Chess rated sections. The event runs alongside the 2022 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.
WHEN
November 25-27, 2022
Various playing schedules available
WHERE
Hilton Charlotte University Place
8629 J M Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
HOTEL BOOKING
$105/Night - Free Internet, Parking
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
K-12 Under 800 (Saturday Only)
Trophies to top 10
K-12 Under 400 (Saturday Only)
Trophies to top 10
Free $1,000 Blitz
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
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Byes: Up to 3 optional half-point byes which must be requested at least 90 minutes before round one begins.
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Byes not available to conditioned players without expressed permission of the organizers.
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All byes requested after the the start of round one are zero point byes
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100 Point Rule: Must be within 100 points of next section to play up (i.e. 1800+ to enter Championship).
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Refunds: Withdrawals are subject to a 5% transaction fee by November 24, no refunds after November 24.
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All sections are US Chess rated. The Championship section is also FIDE rated and uses FIDE rules.
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Boards, sets, clocks provided (must use our equipment)
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Plaques and trophies distributed using 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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Unrated players must play in the Under 1300 or Under 1100 sections (or scholastics) and are only eligible for 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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Masks Optional
ORGANIZER CONTACTS
CCC Events Team - events@charlottechesscenter.org
Dr. Walter High - wmhigh@nc.rr.com