FORMAT

Every week students will have a chance to play one rated game. Once the rated game concludes, CCC instructors will conduct a coaching session where they review the games played in each group. 

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New players will learn the basic principles involved in chess play, while advanced players will have an opportunity to pick up tips and tricks from a professional. All students will be given access to resources and practice materials designed for their specific level. This will include a wide-range of checkmate patterns, opening preparations, thorough explanations of advanced principles, with plenty for the novice players too!

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Conveniently places right after Sunday academy classes!

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HOW IT WORKS

• Students start with one rated game at 4:30pm

• Rated games will finish to later than 5:30pm

• From 5:30pm-6:30pm instructors will conduct group game analysis with their respective students

• Each coaching group will have between 8-12 students with similar ratings

• Each Sunday will be limited to the first 40 players to register

• Once spots are filled, players may email events@charlottechesscenter.org to be placed on the waitlist.

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REQUIREMENTS​

• Players must have a US Chess membership

• Open to all players in grades K-12 ratings with under 1500

• Students must take notation so that their games can be reviewed

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WHEN

Sundays Beginning March 19

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WHERE

Charlotte Chess Center

10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E

Charlotte, NC 28226

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START TIME

4:30pm

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END TIME

6:30pm

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RATED GAMES

1 Round Weekly, Rated After 4 Rounds/Weeks

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SECTIONS 

Under 1500

Under 1000

Under 500​

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TIME CONTROL

G/25; +5

Each player receives 25 minutes plus a 5 second increment per move.

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ENTRY FEE

CCC Members: $15/week

Non-Members: $20/week

 

CCC membership only $40/year - join today and save!

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OTHER NOTES​​​

• Unrated players may use this as a first tournament and should register for the under 500 section

• Tournament Directors will accelerate pairings to pair players close in rating when possible

• Most recent "live" US Chess regular ratings used for all sections to ensure close matchups

• Games are US Chess rated and rated every 4 weeks

• All chess equipment provided

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WITHDRAWALS/CONTACT

• If you registered but cannot play, email events@charlottechesscenter.org or call 980-265-1156 by 4:00pm.

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REGISTRATION AND ENTRY LIST HERE

Registration Closes at 4:00pm Every Sunday​

See Weekly Results Here