2022 US MASTERS

The 2022 US Masters will be held over Thanksgiving Weekend from November 23-27, 2022.

The USM is an official US Chess National Championship event features a $18,000 guaranteed prize fund. 

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The event runs alongside the 2022 NC Open, an open event with sections for players of all ratings.

 

Enjoy your stay at the lakeside Hilton Charlotte University Place. Take a walk on the lake, shop, dine and more.

9 Round Swiss - US Chess and FIDE Rated - GM, IM, WGM, WIM Norms Possible

 

When

November 23-27, 2022

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Where

Hilton Charlotte University Place

8629 J M Keynes Drive

Charlotte, NC 28262

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Hotel Rates

$101/Night - Free Internet, Parking

Booking Link Coming Soon

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Registration

Online registration until November 22 - Use link below

On-Site Registration: November 23, 4-4:30pm, registrations after this period will result in round 1 bye.

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Eligibility

Players rated or once rated at least 2200 USCF or FIDE

Players with the NM, FM, and WFM titles

Juniors (under 20) rated or once rated 2000+ USCF or 2000+ FIDE**

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**additional fee applies

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$18,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund!

Prize fund increase from 2021

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$5000* - $2500 - $1800 - $1500 - $1200 - $1000 - $800 - $600

*$300 bonus prize for clear first or playoff winner

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Top U2400 FIDE: $1200  - $600

Top U2250 FIDE: $1000 - $500

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GM, IM, WGM, WIM Norms Possible - Norm Super Swiss

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Side Event

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Free $1,000 Blitz

7 Rounds - US Chess Blitz Rated

Section and Prize Breakdown TBD

FREE to players in the U.S. Masters and NC Open, $30 for others

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Schedule

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Main Event

Wednesday: 6:30pm

Thursday: 11:00am & 5:00pm

Friday: 11:00am & 5:00pm

Saturday: 11:00am & 5:00pm

Sunday: 11:00am & 5:00pm

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$1,000 Blitz 

Saturday: Round 1 at 9:30pm then rounds ASAP

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Time Control

G/90; +30

90 minutes plus a 30 second increment from move 1

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Entry Fees

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GM, Foreign IMs, Foreign WGMs: Free, no deduction from prize

U.S. IMs, and WGMs: $199 by November 1, $219 by November 15, $249 after

Regular Entry: $249 by November 1, $269 by November 15, $299 after

Junior (U20) with Peak Ratings Under 2200: $150 more than regular entry

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Refunds: Withdrawals are subject to a 5% transaction fee by November 22, no refunds after November 22.

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 Conditions

  • 2675+ FIDE GMs are eligible for 5 nights shared hotel plus a $1000 minimum prize OR 5 nights single hotel plus a $500 minimum prize.

  • 2600+ FIDE GMs are eligible for 5 nights shared hotel plus a $500 minimum prize or 5 nights single hotel.

  • All GMs, Foreign IMs, and Foreign WGMs are eligible for 5 nights shared hotel or $250 in conditions.

  • Conditions must be arranged in advance. Contact Dr. Walter High (contacts below) as early as possible.

  • Players receiving conditions may not take byes or withdraw without the expressed permission of the organizers.

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Registration

Registration and Pre-Reg List Coming Soon

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Special Notes​​:

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Rules:

  • Up to 3 optional half-point byes which must be requested at least 90 minutes before round one begins.

    • Norms not possible if taking a bye.

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

    • All byes requested after the the start of round one are zero point byes

  • In case of a tie for first place, the top two players on "average rating of opposition, cut one" tiebreak will play a blitz playoff of two G/5; +2 games, followed by an Armageddon game as specified by the Chief Arbiter.

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

  • November FIDE ratings used for pairings and prizes.

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Organizer Contacts:

•    Dr. Walter High, wmhigh@nc.rr.com
•    Grant Oen, grant@charlottechesscenter.org
•    Peter Giannatos, peter.giannatos@charlottechesscenter.org

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