GM/IM NORM INVITATIONAL- MEMORIAL DAY
The 2021 Memorial Day CCCSA GM/IM Norm Invitational will take place May 27-31, 2021. There will be 1 GM group and 1 IM group where participants will be looking to score their norms or even get their IM/GM titles! Each group will feature 10 players.
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The CCCSA has organized 20 GM/IM Norm Invitational tournaments thus far and has produced 53 norms and 26 titles!
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Safety Precautions/Measures in Effect
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When:
May 27 - 31, 2021
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Where:
Charlotte Chess Center
10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E
Charlotte, NC 28226
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Hotel:
Hilton Garden Inn - Pineville
425 Towne Centre Blvd.
Pineville, NC 28134
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$99/Night - Free Internet, Free Hot Breakfast, Shuttle to the Center
BOOKING LINK​
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Registration:
If you would like to be considered for a norm event, please email
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Time Control:
G/90 minutes; increment 30 seconds
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Schedule:
Entry Fees:
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$800 for GM/IM norm hunters
$600 for foreign GM/IM norm hunters
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If you would like to be considered for a norm event, please email
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Players may also qualify into our events by winning the Online Qualifiers or Charlotte Masters
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Special Notes
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SEE ALL TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS HERE
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COVID-19 Measures
We will almost certainly not cancel or postpone this event due to COVID-19. Restaurants, business, and travel have been open in North Carolina since May 20. We will be taking many preventative measures to ensure the safety of our players:
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Venue facilities (tournament hall) and all chess equipment will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected daily
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Players and parents who are sick will be asked to stay home
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One board per table, promoting social distancing
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Players are not required to shake hands before and after games
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Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipe stations will be placed throughout the tournament hall
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Masks or face shield required, gloves recommended
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Spectators will be encouraged to watch games online instead of on-site
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Read More on our Norm Tournaments Here
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