Event Overview
OVERVIEW
The 8th Annual Carolinas Classic is a 5 round event featuring a $15,000 guaranteed prize fund in 7 sections and a FREE $1,500 Blitz tournament! Enjoy your stay at the newly renovated lakeside Hilton Charlotte University Place. Take a walk on the lake, shop, dine and more.
In addition to the main events and side events, participants may engage with special VIP IM John Bartholomew who will lead Q&A's, blitz challenges, game analysis, and more! Former World Champion GM Veselin Topalov, and world-renowned trainers GM RB Ramesh and GM Daniel Naroditsky will also be present and hold a book signing/autograph session on Sunday of the event.
Organized just prior to the Charlotte Chess Center's Elite Camp (June 10-14 at the same venue)
Single-day side events on Saturday, June 8 listed below.
HOTEL BOOKING
$129/Night - Free Internet, Parking
Booking Link - Reserve by May 10
REGISTRATION
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Players are strongly recommended to register online.
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On-site check-in not necessary for online registered players.
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US Chess membership required for all players, including Blitz
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All registration closes 1 hour before round.
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On-site registration:
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3-day Schedule - Friday 5:00-5:30pm
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Scholastic Event - Saturday 9:00-9:30am
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2-day Schedule / Re-Entry - Saturday 9:00-9:30am
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Blitz registration: (on-site only) Saturday 4:00-8:15pm
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TIME CONTROLS
Championship Section: G/110, inc/10
U2100 through U1100 Sections: G/100, inc/10
Rounds 1-2 of 2-Day Schedule: G/45, inc/10
$15,000 GUARANTEED IN PRIZES
Championship Section (2000+) - FIDE Rated - 80 Grand Prix Points
$1600 + plaque – $800 – $600 – $300
Top U2400: $600 – $300
Top U2250: $400 – $200
Under 2100 Section - FIDE Rated
$1000 + plaque – $500 – $300 - $200
Under 1900 Section - FIDE Rated
$800 + plaque – $400 – $300 - $200
Under 1700 Section - FIDE Rated
$800 + plaque – $400 – $300 - $200
Under 1500 Section
$800 + plaque – $400 – $300 - $200
Under 1300 Section
$800 + plaque – $400 – $300 - $200
Under 1100 Section
$700 + plaque – $400 – $200 - $100
100-point rule applies for "playing up" a section - see Special Notes at bottom of page.
SCHEDULE
3-Day Schedule - 5 Rounds
Friday: 6:30pm
Saturday: 10:30am & 4:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am & 3:00pm
2-Day Schedule - 5 Rounds
Saturday: 10:00am*, 1:00pm*, 4:00pm (merge with 3-day schedule)
Sunday: 10:00am & 3:00pm
* Rounds 1 & 2 of 2-Day played at G/45; inc/10 time control
SIDE EVENTS
Special Guests GMs Veselin Topalov, RB Ramesh, Daniel Naroditsky
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Book signing/autograph session on Sunday, June 9 from 1:30-2:30pm.
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A fantastic opportunity to meet a World Champion and world-renowned trainers/Grandmasters!
Special Guest VIP IM John Bartholomew
Saturday, June 8
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Open Lecture: 9:30-10:30am
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"Play the Master" Blitz: 11:30am-12:30pm
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Player Game Analysis: 1:30-2:30pm
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Scholastic Awards Ceremony Presentation: 3:45-4:15pm
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Player Game Analysis: 5:00-6:00pm
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"Play the Master" Blitz: 7:00-8:00pm
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Carolinas Classic Blitz tournament: 8:30pm
Sunday, June 9
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Q&A and Commentary: 10:30-11:30am
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"Play the Master" Blitz: 12:00-1:00pm
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Player Game Analysis: 2:00-3:00pm
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"Play the Master" Blitz: 4:00-5:00pm
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Player Game Analysis: 6:00-7:00pm
K-8 U700 Scholastic - Saturday, June 8, 10:30am-4:00pm
FREE $1,500 Blitz - Saturday, June 8, 8:30pm-10:30pm
ENTRY FEES
Main Event
$140 by May 28
$155 by June 4
$170 after June 4 or on-site at least 1 hour before round.
GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs Free Entry! No deduction from prize if registered by May 15, otherwise $140 deducted from prize.
8629 J M Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
United States