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2025 US Masters

Nov 26-30, 2025

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Ratings 2200+

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OVERVIEW

The 2025 US Masters will be held over Thanksgiving Weekend, November 26 – November 30, 2025. The USM is an official US Chess National Championship and part of the FIDE circuit, a leg of the World Championship/Candidates cycle. This 9 round event is both US Chess and FIDE-rated featuring a $25,000 guaranteed prize fund in one section.


The Masters is held just after the 2025 GM/IM Fall Invitational and runs alongside the 2025 NC Open, an open event for players of all ratings with $13,000 in prizes.



WHEN

November 26 - November 30, 2025 ​



WHERE

Hilton Charlotte University Place

8629 J M Keynes Drive

Charlotte, NC 28262

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​HOTEL BOOKING

$132/Night - King and 2 Queen Options

FREE Internet, FREE Parking

Booking link - Coming Soon



REGISTRATION

  • Players are strongly recommended to register online (registration form below)

  • Online registration until November 26, 4:00pm

  • On-Site Registration: November 26, 3:00-4:00pm

  • All registrations after Wednesday November 26, 4:00pm will result in round 1 bye.



ELIGIBILITY

  • Players rated or once rated at least 2200 USCF or FIDE based on an established rating of at least 26 games.

  • Players with the NM, FM, WFM, or higher titles regardless of rating.

  • Untitled juniors (born 2006 or after) must be rated 2000+ FIDE or 2100+ USCF at the time of registration (or thereafter, but no peak ratings) to play – additional fee applies.

  • No exceptions to eligibility rules.  Players who do not qualify for the US Masters may enter the NC Open.

  • Entry fees are based on the title and rating at the time of registration.

  • CFC and other foreign national masters accepted.

  • CM and WCM titles are not considered.

  • Peak ratings are not considered for untitled juniors.



SPECTATORS/NON PLAYERS

  • May attend the event but are not allowed in the tournament halls or in the corridors right outside of them.

  • May enjoy the skittles/lounge/merch area (no cost)



TIME CONTROL

G/90; +30

90 minutes plus a 30 second increment from move 1



$25,000 GUARANTEED IN PRIZES

200 US Chess Grand Prix Points


$7000 - $3500 - $2000 - $1500 - $1400 - $1200 - $1000

Top U2500 FIDE: $1400 - $700

Top U2350 FIDE: $1200 - $600

Top U2200 FIDE: $1000 - $500


Bonus Prizes (can be won in addition to other prizes)

  • $500 + US Masters trophy and title for clear first or playoff winner

  • Top Female: $600 – $300

  • Top Senior (born 1975 or earlier): $600



NORMS

  • GM, IM, WGM, WIM norms available

  • Norm “Super Swiss” – normal federation requirement waived

  • FIDE requires at least one Swiss norm to obtain GM/IM/WGM/WIM titles



SCHEDULE


Day

Date

Round

Time

Wednesday

November 26

1

6:00pm

Thursday

November 27

2

10:30am



3

4:30pm

Friday

November 28

4

10:30am



5

4:30pm

Saturday

November 29

6

10:30am



7

4:30pm



$2000 Blitz

9:30pm

Sunday

November 30

8

10:00am



9

4:00pm


​SIDE EVENTS


FREE $2,000 Blitz

  • Saturday, November 29

  • Starts at 9:30pm

  • 6 Rounds, 2 sections – Championship and Under 2000

  • More details here



ENTRY FEES


  • All GMs, IMs, WGMs: Free Entry with no deduction if registered by October 10.  $200 deducted from prize if registered after October 10.

  • Titled Player Entry (FM, WIM, WFM, NM): $309 by November 1, $339 by November 15, $379 after November 15.

  • Untitled Juniors (born 2006 or after) with Peak Ratings Under 2200: Must be rated 2000+ FIDE or 2100+ USCF at the time of registration: $200 more than Titled Player Entry.


Entry fees based on the title/status at the time of registration. 



CONTACT

SPECIAL NOTES

  • REGULATIONS DOCUMENT

  • Please read Terms and Conditions and Fair Play Policy

  • No Spectator Policy: Parents and spectators are not permitted in the playing area and immediate halls.

  • Registration and bye request window closes November 26 at 4:00pm

  • Withdrawals/Refunds:

    • Before the event, withdrawals for paid entries will incur a $25 transaction fee until November 25.  50% refunds after November 24 until 2 hours before round 1.

    • Conditioned players who withdraw (cancel) after November 1 may not be eligible for conditions in future CCC events.

    • All withdrawals during the event must be submitted at least 90 minutes before the round.

  • Byes:

    • Up to 4 optional half-point byes which must be requested by 4:00pm on November 26.

    • Norms not possible if taking a bye.

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

    • All 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.

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

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

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

  • November FIDE ratings used for pairings and prizes.

  • 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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