IM NORM QUALIFIER
An Online Qualifier with a Guaranteed Spot in Any 2021 CCCSA IM Norm Invitational ($800 value)!
The CCCSA has organized 16 GM/IM Norm Invitational tournaments thus far and has produced 43 norms and 21 titles!
When:
Friday, April 2, 2021
Tournament Begin at 6:30 pm Eastern / 3:30 pm Pacific
Requirements:
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This is a completely open tournament – both adults and scholastic players from any state may play
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All players must have a lichess account – all lichess accounts are free
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Players must play from a computer (desktop or laptop). Tablets and cell phones not permitted.
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US Chess membership required
Format:
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5 round Swiss tournament based on USCF regular ratings
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Standard US Chess pairing system will be used.
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Pairings will be uploaded to Chessstream and players can join their game at the right time with just one click!
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This tournament is US Chess online quick rated – brand new USCF online rating system
Prizes:
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.
2nd-4th Place - based on USCF tiebreaks - free entry into next online IM norm qualifier
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).
Round Times:
Eastern Standard Time
6:30pm
7:00pm
7:30pm
8:00pm
8:30pm
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:
$80.00 by Tuesday before the tournament
$100.00 After
REGISTRATION, PAIRINGS, ENTRY LISTS
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.
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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.
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Players found or believed to be using outside assistance will be ineligible for a prize.
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All games will be reviewed by lichess and tournament staff during and after the event.
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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.
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Players may not listen to music, wear headphones, or have another electronic device near them while playing.
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We will remove cheaters from the tournament during and/or after the tournament and adjust tournament results and standings accordingly.
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All fair play adjustments made by tournament staff are final and are not appealable.
NEW ZOOM MEETING REQUIREMENTS
• 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.