*** Please note new format changes effective for WAQ beginning March 15, 2023 ***

 

QUAD FORMAT

The CCC will conduct a "quad" US Chess rated tournament open to all adult players and youth.  Quads, which group players by their skill level, are a great way to ensure closer matchups for a more fun and competitive challenge. Opportunity to play 3 regular rated games in one night!

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HOW IT WORKS

• Players must register weekly and in advance 

• 3 rated games every Wednesday night

• Each evening will be limited to the first 60 players to register 

• Entries are first registered, first served​

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WHEN

Every Wednesday Night!

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WHERE

Charlotte Chess Center

10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E

Charlotte, NC 28226

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CCC HOURS

6:00pm - 10:00pm

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ROUND TIMES

Round 1: 7:00pm

Round 2: ASAP

Round 3: ASAP

End Time: Between 8:30pm-10:00pm depending on quad.

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FORMAT

Quads - players are placed into groups of 4 by their most recent "live" US Chess regular rating to help ensure that students get close matchups. The top 3 quads are FIDE Rapid Rated.

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PRIZES

$30 to the winner of each quad; $35 for perfect 3-0 score

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TIME CONTROL

G/25; Increment 5

US Chess Regular Rated - Top 3 quads are also FIDE Rated Rated

Each player receives 25 minutes plus a 5 second bonus each move to complete each game

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ENTRY FEE

CCC Members Rated 2000+: Free Entry (must commit by 12pm the day of - $15 deducted from any prize)

CCC Members: $15.00

Non-Members: $20.00

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Join the CCC and Save - Only $40 a Year - Save on Camps, Classes, Tournaments and more!

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OTHER NOTES

• All players must be members of US Chess​

• Must register weekly - first registered, first served

• Quad players are not permitted to withdraw mid-event.  Forfeiters will not be able to enter future CCC events.

• For more events including online options, please take a look at our event schedule

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WITHDRAWALS/CONTACT

• If you cannot make it to the tournament, and have to withdraw, email: events@charlottechesscenter.org

• For contact during the event email (above) or call 980-265-1156

• Refund policy

  • $3 transaction fee until Tuesday (one day before the event)

  • $5 transaction fee for same-day cancellations until 6:00pm

  • Players must withdraw by 6:00 if they are not going to play - no refund for cancellations after 6:00pm

  • All registration closes at 6:45pm

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Registration and Entry List Here

Registration closes at 6:45pm every Wednesday​ or when capacity limit reached