REVERSE ANGLE
FORMAT
Reverse Angle is a 3 round tournament the CCC has been conducting for over 10 years. Reverse Angle has become one of the largest and most successful one-day tournaments in North Carolina History.
WHEN
January 28
February 18
WHERE
10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E
Charlotte, NC 28226
REGISTRATION
Players must be completed online ahead of the event. Link to register at the bottom of the page.
REQUIREMENTS
Participants must be members of the US Chess Federation
All K-12 Participants Must be Rated 700 or Above to Play
TIME CONTROL
G/75; increment 5
Each player receives 75 minutes plus a 5 second increment to complete each game.
ROUND TIMES
Round 1: 10:30am
Round 2: 1:30pm
Round 3: 4:30pm
SECTIONS
Top (1800+)
Under 1800
Under 1400
100 Point Rule: Players may only play up if their rating is within 100 points of the section limit. Example: A 1700 may play in the top section but not a 1699.
BYES
Can't make it to all of the rounds? You may take a half point bye (1) in any round
1/2 point byes must be requested before the the tournaments starts.
Byes allow a player to skip a round they can not otherwise attend.
$1,000 GUARANTEED IN PRIZES
Top Section
1st Place: $200
2nd Place: $100
Top U2000: $60
U1800 Section
1st Place: $160
2nd Place: $100
Top U1600: $60
U1400 Section
1st Place: $160
2nd Place: $100
Top U1200: $60
ENTRY FEE
Players Rated 2200+: Free Entry ($35 Deducted from Prize)
CCC Members: $35.00
Non-Members: $40.00
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RULES
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Limited to the first 64 entries. No exceptions.
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K-12 participants must be rated 700+
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US Chess rules apply - updated monthly rating supplement used
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Two optional half-point bye available, request at registration.
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Weighted wooden sets, digital clocks provided for all sections.
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Players may only play up if within 100 points of next section cutoff.
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Accelerated pairings may be used at the director's discretion.
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Refunds: $5 fee for refunds before the event; $10 fee for same-day; no refund after event begins
CONTACT
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For questions, concerns, and withdrawals prior to the event email: events@charlottechesscenter.org
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Fur contact during the event email (above) or call 980-265-1156
Registration and Entry List Here
Registration Open for Next Event ONLY - For Future Events Please Wait