2022 US MASTERS
FORMAT
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 $20,000 guaranteed prize fund. Enjoy your stay at the lakeside Hilton Charlotte University Place. Take a walk on the lake, shop, dine and more.
The event runs alongside the 2022 NC Open, an open event with sections for players of all ratings and $11,000 in prizes.
WHEN
November 23-27, 2022
WHERE
Hilton Charlotte University Place
8629 J M Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
HOTEL BOOKING
$105/Night - Free Internet, Parking
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.
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**
**additional fee applies
$20,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND
The 2022 U.S. Masters is part of the FIDE Open Tournament Aid Program
$5000* - $2500 - $1800 - $1500 - $1200 - $1000 - $800 - $600
Top U2400 FIDE: $1200 - $600
Top U2250 FIDE: $1000 - $500
Senior (50+) Bonus Prizes**: $600 – $400
Female Bonus Prizes**: $600 – $400
GM, IM, WGM, WIM Norms Possible - Norm Super Swiss
*$300 bonus prize for clear first or playoff winner
** Bonus Prizes can be won in addition to other prizes
SIDE EVENT
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
SCHEDULE
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
$1,000 Blitz
Saturday: Round 1 at 9:30pm then rounds ASAP
TIME CONTROL
G/90; +30
90 minutes plus a 30 second increment from move 1
ENTRY FEES
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
Refunds: Withdrawals are subject to a 5% transaction fee by November 22, no refunds after November 22.
CONDITIONS
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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.
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2600+ FIDE GMs are eligible for 5 nights shared hotel plus a $500 minimum prize or 5 nights single hotel.
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All GMs, Foreign IMs, and Foreign WGMs are eligible for 5 nights shared hotel or $250 in conditions.
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Conditions must be arranged in advance. Contact Dr. Walter High (contacts below) as early as possible.
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Players receiving conditions may not take byes or withdraw without the expressed permission of the organizers.
Registration and Entry Lists Here
SPECIAL NOTES
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The tournament COVID Policy will be posted by October 15
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Up to 3 optional half-point byes which must be requested at least 90 minutes before round one begins.
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Norms not possible if taking a bye.
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Byes not available to conditioned players without expressed permission of the organizers.
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All byes requested after the the start of round one are zero point byes
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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.
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Boards, sets, clocks provided (must use our equipment)
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November FIDE ratings used for pairings and prizes.
ORGANIZER CONTACTS
• Dr. Walter High, wmhigh@nc.rr.com
• Grant Oen, grant@charlottechesscenter.org
• Peter Giannatos, peter.giannatos@charlottechesscenter.org