Event Overview
2023 Carolinas Classic - MORE INFORMATION HERE
FORMAT
The 7th Annual Carolinas Classic features an increased $15,000 guaranteed prize fund in 10 sections and a FREE $1,000 Blitz Tournament for all participants! Enjoy your stay at the lakeside Hilton Charlotte University Place. Take a walk on the lake, shop, dine and more.
Organized just prior to the Charlotte Chess Center's Elite Camp (June 12-16 at the same hotel venue)
WHEN
June 9-11, 2023
Various playing schedules available
WHERE
Hilton Charlotte University Place
8629 J M Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
HOTEL BOOKING
$115/Night - Free Internet, Parking
Booking Link - Reserve by May 20
$15,000 GUARANTEED IN PRIZES
Championship Section (2000+) - FIDE Rated - 80 Grand Prix Points
$1600 + plaque – $800 – $500 – $300 - $200
Top u2400: $500 – $300
Top u2200: $400 – $200
Under 2100 Section - FIDE Rated
$1000 + plaque – $500 – $300 - $200
Under 1900 Section - FIDE Rated
$800 + plaque – $400 – $200 - $100
Under 1700 Section
$800 + plaque – $400 – $200 - $100
Under 1500 Section
$700 + plaque – $400 – $200 - $100
Under 1300 Section
$700 + plaque – $400 – $200 - $100
Under 1100 Section
$600 + plaque – $300 – $200 - $100
Under 900 Section
$600 + plaque – $300 – $200 - $100
SCHEDULE
3-Day Schedule - 5 Rounds
Friday: 6:30pm
Saturday: 11:00am & 4:30pm
Sunday: 10:00am & 3:00pm
2-Day Schedule - 5 Rounds
Saturday: 11:00am, 1:30pm, 4:30pm (merge with 3-day schedule)
Sunday: 10:00am & 3:00pm
TIME CONTROL
Championship Section: G/115, increment 5
U2000 through U900 Sections: G/100, increment 5
Scholastic U600 and U300 Sections: G/25;increment 5
Rounds 1 and 2 of Two-Day Schedule: G/40, increment 5
SIDE EVENTS
Special Guest Grandmaster (TBD)
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Game analysis/review sessions
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"Play the Master" blitz challenges
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Open Lectures and Book Signings
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Free for players participating in the Carolinas Classic main event and scholastic side event.
FREE $1000 Blitz
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Blitz Registration On-site only, Saturday 4:30-8:45pm (no online blitz registration)
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Blitz Saturday Night 9:00-11:00pm
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6 (single) Rounds – USCF regular ratings used for pairings/prizes
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$1,000 in prizes, two sections (Championship & U1600)
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Championship Section is FIDE Blitz-rated, both sections USCF-blitz rated.
Saturday Scholastic - 5 Rounds
Sections: Under 600 & Under 300
Time Control: G/25;increment 5
Prizes: Trophies to top 10 in each section
Round Times: 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, Awards at 4:00pm
ENTRY FEES
Main Event
$130 by May 30
$145 by June 6
$160 after June 6 or on-site
GMs, IMs, WGMs Free Entry! No deduction from prize if registered by May 30, otherwise $130 deducted from prize.
Scholastic Side Event
$40 by June 6
$50 after June 6
$1000 Blitz Side Event
Free for particpants in the Carolinas Classic and Scholastic Events
$30 for others, on-site registration only
CONDITIONS
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A limited number of conditions are available for GMs, IMs, and WGMs, inquire early.
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All conditions must be arranged early through Dr. Walter High.
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Conditioned players may not take byes or withdraw without the expressed permission of the organizers.
ORGANIZER CONTACT
Conditions and Invitations - Dr. Walter High, Click here to show mail address
Other inquiries - events@charlottechesscenter.org
MORE INFORMATION HERE
8629 JM Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
United States