ENTRY FEE

• GMs, IMs, WGMs: Free Entry, no deduction if registered by June 26.

  •  $200 deducted from prize if registered after June 26.

• Foreign FM/WIMs rated 2150+: $199 by June 26, $229 after June 26.

• 2150+ FIDE Entry: $349 by June 26, $379 after June 26.

• 2000-2149 FIDE Entry: $449 by June 26, $479 after June 26.

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Entry fees are based on FIDE ratings at the time of registration.

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REGISTRATION AND ENTRY LIST HERE

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PLAYER CONDITIONS

• Shared hotel or equivalent conditions are available for all GMs and foreign IM/WGMs rated 2300+.

• Additional cash conditions are available for foreign GMs.

• Conditioned players who play in the Charlotte Summer Open, July 14-16 at the same venue, are eligible to have their hotel conditions extended for the additional nights.

• There is a limited number of conditioned spots, which must be determined in advance as early as possible with Dr. Walter High. Conditions are subject to availability and organizer discretion.

• Confirmed conditioned players who withdraw (cancel) after June 26 may not be eligible for conditions in future CCC events.

• Conditioned players may not take byes or withdraw without the expressed permission of the organizers.

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RULES AND NOTES​

• Registration Cap: 125 players

  • Registration closes July 9 at 3:30pm or when the capacity limit is reached.

• Withdrawals/Refunds:

  • Before the event, withdrawals for paid entries will incur a $20 transaction fee until July 7.  50% refunds after July 9 until 2 hours before round 1.

  • Confirmed conditioned players who withdraw (cancel) after June 26 may not be eligible for conditions in future CCC events.

  • During the event, withdrawals must be submitted at least 90 minutes before the round.

  • Players who forfeit a round (no show) or do not provide 90-minute notice to withdrawing will incur a $200 fine.

• Byes:

  • Up to 4 optional half-point byes which must be requested before round 1.

  • Norms and conditions not possible if taking a bye.

  • Byes not available to conditioned players without expressed permission of the organizers.

  • Byes requested after the start of round one are zero-point byes.

  • Any zero-point byes or withdrawals during the event must be submitted at least 90 minutes before the round in question.

• In case of a tie for first place, the top player based on “average rating of opposition, cut one” tiebreak will earn the title and plaque.

• Boards, sets, clocks provided (must use our equipment).

• US Chess and FIDE-rated.  US Chess membership is required.

• FIDE Rules in effect.

• Boards, sets, clocks provided (must use our equipment).

• By registering for or attending this event, players and guests grant permission to CCC to take and use photographs and video for purposes related to the event.

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CCC FAIR PLAY MEASURES

• No spectators are allowed in the playing area.

• Read CCC Electronic Device Policy 

• Game broadcasts will be on a delay.

• Staff will be equipped with wands and other anti-cheating equipment.

• Stronger quality and quantity of TDs, arbiters, and organizers than other events.

• Games will be submitted for thorough review by Dr. Ken Regan's US Chess and FIDE-approved algorithm prior to submitting the event for rating and norms.

CONTACT

CCC Events Team - events@charlottechesscenter.org

Titled Player Conditions - wmhigh@nc.rr.com

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