2021 North American Junior (U20) Championships

December 19-23 - 2021 North American Junior (U20) Championships

An official FIDE Continental Championship offering IM, FM, WIM, WFM FIDE titles and GM, IM,
WGM, WIM norms for winners! 2020 North American Junior, held in Charlotte, had a record 95
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 Dr., Charlotte, NC 28262. Hotel: $105/night (single/double), free
internet, free parking, many restaurants and shops in walking distance. Eligibility: Open to all
players from USA, Canada, and Mexico who are under 20 (19 & younger) as of 1/1/2021 (born
2001 or after). This is a completely open event for those who meet the age and eligibility
requirements. Awards/Direct FIDE Titles: Medals to top 3 in each section (on tiebreaks if
necessary). 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 medal = FM title and IM norm. Bronze
medal = FM title and IM norm. Girls section – Gold medal = WIM title and WGM norm; if tie for
first, top 3 on tiebreaks receive WIM title, gold medalist also earns WGM norm. Silver medal =
WFM title and WIM norm. Bronze medal = WFM title and WIM norm. Schedule: suggested
arrival Saturday 12/18. Players meeting (required) Sunday 12/19 11:30am, Rounds Sunday
12/19-Wed 12/22 each 12pm and 6pm, Round 9 Thu 12/23, 11am. Registration: Players should
register directly with the organizers online at www.charlottechesscenter.org/najunior. Entry
Fee: $260 by 11/20, $280 between 11/21–12/10, $300 between 12/11–18, no registration after
12/18. Refunds will incur 5% service fee. No half-point byes. All equipment provided! FIDE
Rules, December FIDE ratings used for pairings. COVID Policy – will be posted on website by
11/15 based on CDC and local guidelines at the time. Organizer: Charlotte Chess Center,
contact: grant@charlottechesscenter.org. Info, invitation, regulations, registration:
www.charlottechesscenter.org/najunior