GM/IM NORM INVITATIONAL- SUMMER
The 2020 Summer CCCSA GM/IM Norm Invitational will take place August 19-24, 2020 for the GM section and August 19-23, 2020 for the IM section.. 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.
This particular tournament offers a "6-day" GM norm.
The CCCSA has organized 14 GM/IM Norm Invitational tournaments thus far and has produced 33 norms.
6-Day GM Norm Possible
Safety Precautions/Measures in Effect
When:
August 19-24, 2020 (GM)
August 19-23, 2020 (IM)
Where:
Charlotte Chess Center
10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E
Charlotte, NC 28226
Hotel:
Hilton Garden Inn - Pineville
425 Town Centre Blvd.
Pineville, NC 28134
$114/Night - Free Internet, Shuttle to the Center
Registration:
Invitation Only; Players May Inquire Using Form Here
Time Control:
G/90 minutes; increment 30 seconds
Schedule:
Entry Fees:
$800 for GM/IM norm hunters
$600 for foreign GM/IM norm hunters
Special Notes
SEE ALL TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS HERE
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 multiple times daily
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Players and parents who are sick will be asked to stay home 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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Multiple hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipe stations will be placed throughout the tournament hall
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Gloves and masks are recommended but not required
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Outside spectators will be encouraged to watch games online instead of on-site
Read More on our Norm Tournaments Here