2020 North American Junior (U20) FIDE Championships (postponed from July 15-19) Note Hotel change

An official FIDE Continental Championship offering IM, FM, WIM, WFM direct FIDE titles and GM, IM, WGM, WIM norms for winners! The 2019 North American Junior was held in Charlotte and had a record 77 players. Two sections – Open U20 and Girls U20 (girls may enter either section). 9 rounds, G/90 inc/30, USCF and FIDE-rated, FIDE norms and titles available. Venue: Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel, 8629 JM Keynes Rd., Charlotte, NC 28262. Hotel: $109/night (single/double), free breakfast, free 3-mile shuttle, free internet, free parking, fridge/microwave in every room. $15 discount off tournament entry fee if staying at official hotel. Open to all players from USA, Canada, and Mexico who are under 20 (19 & younger) as of 1/1/2020 (born 2000 or after). This is a completely open event for those who meet the age and eligibility requirements. Awards: Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals to top 3 in each section (on tiebreaks if necessary). Gold medalists win Personal Rights status at 2021 North American Junior and Pan-Am Junior Championships. Direct FIDE Titles: Open section – Gold medal = IM title and GM norm; if tie for first, top 3 on tiebreaks receive IM title, gold medalist also earns GM norm. Silver = FM title and IM norm. Bronze = FM title and IM norm. Girls section – Gold = WIM title and WGM norm; if tie for first, top 3 on tiebreaks receive WIM title, gold medalist also earns WGM norm. Silver = WFM title and WIM norm. Bronze = WFM title and WIM norm. Schedule: suggested arrival Friday 12/18. Players meeting 12/19 12:30pm, Rounds Sat 1pm, 7pm, Sun 12pm, 6pm, Mon 12pm, 6pm, Tues 12pm, 6pm, Wed 10am. Registration: Players should register directly with the organizers online, it is not necessary to go through the federation. Entry Fee: $260 paid online at www.charlottechesscenter.org/najunior until 11/20, $280 until 12/10, $300 until 12/18. No registration after 12/18. $15 off EF if staying at official hotel. Refunds before 11/20 subject to 5% service fee. No refunds for withdrawals after 11/20. No half-point byes, only zero-point byes. All equipment provided! This event takes place at the same time as the U.S. G/10, G/30, G/60 Championships (www.charlottechesscenter.org/usblitzrapid). FIDE Rules, December FIDE ratings used for pairings, USCF and FIDE-rated, all players must have US Chess membership. Organizer: Charlotte Chess Center, contact: grant@charlottechesscenter.org. Info, detailed regulations, registration: www.charlottechesscenter.org/najunior