IM NORM QUALIFIER

When:​

Friday, May 21, 2021

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Tournament Begin at 6:30 pm Eastern / 3:30 pm Pacific

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Requirements:

• This is a completely open tournament – both adults and scholastic players from any state may play

• All players must have a lichess account – all lichess accounts are free

• Players must play from a computer (desktop or laptop). Tablets and cell phones not permitted.

• US Chess membership required

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Format:

• 6 round Swiss tournament based on USCF regular ratings 

• Standard US Chess pairing system will be used. 

• Pairings will be uploaded to Chessstream and players can join their game at the right time with just one click!

• This tournament is US Chess online quick rated – brand new USCF online rating system

Prizes:

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1st Place - Free entry into future CCCSA IM Norm Invitational ($800 value!) 

In case a player does not want the spot, they may choose to accept a prize of $500.

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2nd-3rd Place - based on USCF tiebreaks - place gets free entry into next qualifier AND eligibility for paid entry into an IM norm tournament

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The qualifier spot is not transferable to another player. 

Tiebreak:

In the case of a tie for first place, the top 2 players on USCF tiebreaks will play pairs of blitz games (G/3+2) until there is a clear winner.

Tiebreak games will also be rated (blitz).

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Round Times:

Eastern Daylight Time

6:30pm

7:00pm

7:30pm

8:00pm

8:30pm

9:00pm

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Time Control:

G/10 Minutes; Increment 2 seconds

Each player receives 10 minutes plus a 2 second bonus each move to complete each game. 

Entry Fee:

$65.00 by Wednesday before the tournament

$80.00 After

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REGISTRATION, PAIRINGS, ENTRY LISTS

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PLEASE READ - CCCSA TAKES FAIR PLAY VERY SERIOUSLY

The CCCSA, along with the help of online chess servers fair-play algorithm, has reported and banned over 75 player accounts in our online tournaments. Please read these conditions carefully.

Our principal goal with online events is to ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all. 

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• By registering, all players agree not to use outside assistance of any kind.

• This is a US Chess online rated tournament.  Players found to be using outside assistance will be reported to US Chess and restricted from future Charlotte Chess Center events.

• Players found or believed to be using outside assistance will be ineligible for a prize.

• All games will be reviewed by lichess and tournament staff during and after the event.

• Tournament staff may expel a player from the tournament, make a player ineligible for a prize, or adjust the standings even if lichess does not close the account.

• Players may not listen to music, wear headphones, or have another electronic device near them while playing.

• We will remove cheaters from the tournament during and/or after the tournament and adjust tournament results and standings accordingly.

• All fair play adjustments made by tournament staff are final and are not appealable.

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NEW ZOOM MEETING REQUIREMENTS

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•    To be eligible for a prize, players must be in the tournament Zoom meeting using their real name for the duration of the tournament with a side or rear camera angle (see picture below).
•    You may not join the Zoom meeting using a front-facing webcam view from the playing computer, you must have a side or rear angle showing the player and the computer screen.
•    While they are playing, players must always have video enabled in the Zoom meeting. 
•    Players must agree to Zoom requests by tournament staff, including turning on audio, giving a scan of the area around a player, adjusting the camera angle, etc.

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