Event Overview
OVERVIEW
The 2024 Charlotte Open is a 6 round tournament which features a $20,000 guaranteed prize fund in 10 US Chess-rated sections. Alongside the main events are a free $1,000 blitz and a one-day scholastic K-8 tournament.
In addition to the main events and side events, participants may engage with GM Yasser Seirawan who will lead Q&A's, blitz challenges, game analysis, and more! Enjoy your stay at the UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center on UNC Charlotte's beautiful university campus. Plenty of restaurants and shops in walking distance.
$20,000 GUARANTEED IN PRIZES
Championship (2000+) – FIDE-rated - 100 Grand Prix Points
$2000 - $1000 - $600 - $400 - $300
Top U2400 USCF: $600 - $300
Top U2250 USCF: $600 – $300
Under 2100 – FIDE-rated
$1500 + plaque – $800 – $400 - $300
Under 1900 – FIDE-rated
$1200 + plaque – $600 – $300 - $200
Under 1700 – FIDE-rated
$1000 + plaque – $500 – $300 - $200
Under 1500
$800 + plaque – $400 – $300 - $200
Under 1300
$800 + plaque – $400 – $300 - $200
Under 1100
$700 + plaque – $400 – $300 - $200
Under 900
$700 + plaque – $400 – $300 - $200
SCHEDULE
3-Day Schedule - 6 Rounds
Saturday: 10:30am & 4:00pm
Sunday: 10:30am & 4:00pm
Monday: 10:00am & 3:00pm
2-Day Schedule - 6 Rounds
Sunday: 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm (merge with 3-day schedule in round 4)
Monday: 10:00am & 3:00pm
SIDE EVENTS
Special Guest - GM Yasser Seirawan
Saturday January 13
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Q&A or Commentary: 11:30am-1:00pm
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Player Game Analysis: 2:00-3:30pm and 4:30-6:00pm
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"Play the Master" Blitz: 7:00-8:30pm
Sunday January 14
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Q&A or Commentary: 11:00am-12:00pm
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Player Game Analysis: 1:30-3:00pm
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Photo/Autograph Session: 3:30-4:00pm
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"Play the Master" Blitz: 6:00-7:30pm
Monday January 15
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Open Lecture: 9:00-10:00am
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Q&A or Commentary: 11:00am-12:30pm
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Player Game Analysis: 2:00-3:30pm
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Player Game Analysis or "Play the Master" Blitz: 5:00-6:30pm
FREE $1000 Blitz - 6 Rounds
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Sunday Night 8:45pm-10:45pm
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Blitz on-site registration: 4:30-8:30pm. No online blitz entry.
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Free Entry to Players in the Charlotte Open (still must register on-site), $30 for others
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Two Sections - Championship & Under 1600
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Both Sections are US Chess and FIDE Blitz rated.
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Free Entry to Players in the Charlotte Open, $30 for others
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Register on-site for blitz by 8:45pm - no online blitz entry.
Saturday K-8 Scholastic - 5 Rounds
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1 Section: Under 600
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Time Control: G/25; increment 5
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Prizes: Trophies to top 10 in each section
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Round Times: 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, Awards at 4:00pm
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Entry Fee: $40 by January 10, $50 after
MAIN EVENT ENTRY FEE
$140 by January 3
$155 by January 10
$170 after January 10
GMs, IMs, WGMs Free Entry, no deduction from prize if registered by December 29, otherwise $140 deducted from prize
Conditions are possible for GMs in the 3-day schedule, inquire by December 15.
9041 Robert D Snyder Road
Charlotte, NC 28262
United States