Charlotte Chess Center Friday Action Quads

OVERVIEW

Friday Action Quads

A 3 round "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! 

FAQ is a qualifier event to the Tournament of Champions on May 4.

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WHEN

Every Friday Night!

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WHERE

Charlotte Chess Center - Main/South Campus

10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E

Charlotte, NC 28226

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CCC HOURS

6:00pm - 10:00pm

 

REQUIREMENTS

• Participants must be members of the US Chess Federation

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ROUND TIMES

Round 1: 7:00pm

Round 2: ASAP

Round 3: ASAP

End Time: Between 9:00pm depending on quad.

 

HOW IT WORKS

• Players must register weekly and in advance 

• 3 US Chess regular and quick rated games every Friday night

• Quad format - students placed into groups of 4 by their most current "live" US Chess regular rating to ensure closer matchups.

• Each evening will be limited to the first 62 players to register 

• Entries are first registered, first served

• Quads are for students (K-12) only

• IMPROVE - Game Analysis and Blitz with CCC Head Coach, WFM Uthra Pakkiriswamy

 

WHEN

Every Friday Evening! Can't make Friday evenings? Great alternatives are:

• Monday Action Quads (CCC North)

• Sunday Action Quads (CCC Main/South)

 

TIME CONTROL

G/20; Increment 10

Each player receives 20 minutes plus a 10 second bonus each move to complete each game

 

ENTRY FEE

Players currently rated 1200+: FREE Entry (see special notes for details)

CCC Members: $17.50

Non-Members: $22.50

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The Charlotte Chess Center’s Main/South Location is conveniently located off of I-485 and Pineville-Matthews Road. CCC’s Main/South Branch serves both North Carolina and South Carolina, with regulars coming from Lake Wylie, Ballantyne, Pineville, SouthPark, Matthews, Mint Hill, Waxhaw, Weddington, Steele Creek, Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Rock Hill, and South Charlotte.