OVERVIEW
Rated Scholastic is 4 round tournament for players in grades K-8 and rated under 1500. This event is also suitable for players who are unrated and wish to establish a US Chess rating. There are three sections: Under 1500, Under 1000, Under 500/Unrated.
WHERE
Charlotte Chess Center - Main/South
10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E
Charlotte, NC 28226
REQUIREMENTS
Players must be rated under 1500 or unrated - players over 1500 see events schedule for other opportunities.
Participants must be members of US Chess
US Chess is the governing body of chess in the US and conducts all of the rating calculations for players. Need a US Chess Membership? Purchase through the CCC and save!
Open to K-8 participants (ages 13 and under)
Limited to first 62 to register.
Online registration only.
Registration closes 30 minutes prior to round 1 if not already full.
SECTIONS
Under 1500
Under 1000
Under 500
100-Point Rule applies to playing up a section - see Special Notes below.
US Chess live ratings used.
TIME CONTROL
G/20; inc/10
Each player receives 20 minutes plus a 10 second increment to complete the game.
ROUND TIMES
Round 1: 10:00am
Round 2: 11:00am
Round 3: 12:30pm
Round 4: 1:30pm
Approximate end time/awards: 2:45pm
PRIZES
Under 1500
Trophies to places 1-5
Medal to top girl
Under 1000
Trophies to places 1-5
Medal to top girl
Under 500
Trophies to places 1-5
Medal to top girl
This is a CCC Grand Prix event!
ENTRY FEE
CCC Members: $30
Non-Members: $35
CONTACT
For questions/concerns prior to the event email: events@charlottechesscenter.org
For contact during the event email (above) or call 980-265-1156
WITHDRAWAL
Use this link to withdraw from this event. Withdrawals close 30 minutes prior to round 1.
Limited to the first 62 entries.
Registration closes at 9:30am or when the capacity limit is reached.
100-Point Rule: Players may only play up if their rating is within 100 points of the section limit. Example: A player rated 400 may play in the U1000 section but not a player rated 399.
US Chess live ratings used for pairings and sections.
Byes: If you need to skip a round, you can request half-point byes for up to 2 rounds. Byes must be requested at registration or via email before the tournament starts. Once the tournament begins, all requested byes are 0 points. If you plan to play all rounds, do not request any byes.
All equipment provided.
Refunds: $5 fee for refunds before the event; $10 fee for same-day; no refund after event begins




