Event Overview
The 2024 US Masters will be held over Thanksgiving Weekend, November 27 – December 1, 2024. The USM is an official US Chess National Championship and FIDE-rated event which features a greatly increased $28,000 guaranteed prize fund.
This event is held just after the 2024 GM/IM Fall Invitational and runs alongside the 2024 NC Open, an open event for players of all ratings and $13,000 in prizes. All US Masters players receive free entry into the $2,000 Blitz.
The US Masters is part of the 2024 FIDE Circuit, a leg of the World Championship/Candidates cycle. The tournament is partially supported by the FIDE Open Aid Project.
New this year:
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Increased prize fund from $22,000 to $28,000
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New women's and senior's prizes
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Free entry to WIMs (in addition to GMs, IMs, WGMs)
ELIGIBILITY
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Players rated or once rated at least 2200 USCF or FIDE based on an established rating of at least 26 games.
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Players with the NM, FM, WFM, or higher titles regardless of rating.
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Untitled juniors (born 2005 or after) must be rated 2000+ FIDE or 2100+ USCF at the time of registration (or thereafter, but no peak ratings) to play – additional fee applies.
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No exceptions to eligibility rules. Players who do not qualify for the US Masters may enter the NC Open.
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Entry fees are based on the title and rating at the time of registration.
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CFC and other foreign national masters accepted.
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CM and WCM titles are not considered.
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Peak ratings are not considered for untitled juniors.
TIME CONTROL
G/90; +30
90 minutes plus a 30 second increment from move 1
$28,000 GUARANTEED IN PRIZES
200 US Chess Grand Prix Points
$7000 - $3500 - $2000 - $1500 - $1400 - $1200 - $1000
Top U2500 FIDE: $1600 - $800
Top U2350 FIDE: $1200 - $600
Top U2200 FIDE: $1000 - $500
Bonus Prizes (can be won in addition to other prizes)
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$500+ US Masters trophy and title for clear first or playoff winner
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Top Women’s Prizes: $1600 – $800 – $400
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Top Senior’s Prizes (born 1974 or earlier): $1000 – $400
NORMS
GM, IM, WGM, WIM norms available
Norm “Super Swiss” – normal federation requirement waived
FIDE requires at least one Swiss norm to obtain GM/IM/WGM/WIM titles
SIDE EVENTS
FREE $2,000 Blitz
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Saturday 9:00-11:00pm
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6 Rounds, 2 sections – Championship and Under 2000
ENTRY FEES
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All GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs: Free Entry with no deduction if registered by October 23. $200 deducted from prize if registered after October 23.
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Titled Player Entry (FM, WFM, NM): $299 by November 1, $319 by November 15, $349 after November 15.
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Untitled Juniors (born 2005 or after) with Peak Ratings Under 2200: Must be rated 2000+ FIDE or 2100+ USCF at the time of registration: $200 more than Regular entry.
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Entry fees based on the title/status at the time of registration.
CONTACT
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For questions/concerns prior to the event email: Click here to show mail address
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Titled player conditions/withdrawals - Click here to show mail address
601 S College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
United States