Event Overview
The 9th Annual Carolinas Classic is a 5 round event featuring a $15,000 guaranteed prize fund in 7 sections and a FREE $1,000 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 VIPs who will lead Q&A's, blitz challenges, game analysis, and more!
Organized just prior to the Charlotte Chess Center's 8th Annual Elite Camp held from June 16-20 at the same venue.
WHEN
June 13-15, 2025
Various playing schedules available
WHERE
Hilton Charlotte University Place – Official Venue
8629 J M Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
HOTEL BOOKING
$132/Night - Free Internet, Parking
REGISTRATION
- Players are strongly recommended to register online.
- On-site check-in not necessary for online registered players.
- US Chess membership required for all players, including Blitz
- All registration closes 1 hour before round.
- On-site registration:
- 3-day Schedule - Friday 5:00-5:30pm
- Scholastic Event - Saturday 9:00-9:30am
- 2-day Schedule / Re-Entry - Saturday 9:00-9:30am
- Blitz registration: (on-site only) Saturday 4:00-8:15pm
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
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 - 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
$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.
SIDE EVENTS
Get books/boards/apparel signed by GM Judit Polgar, GM Peter Leko, GM Boris Gelfand and GM Daniel Naroditsky
Other VIP activities TBD
K-8 U700 Scholastic - Saturday, June 14, 10:30am-4:00pm
FREE $1,000 Blitz - Saturday, June 14, 8:30pm-10:30pm
ENTRY FEES
Main Event
$140 by June 1
$155 by June 8
$170 after June 8 or on-site at least 1 hour before round.
GMs, IMs, WGMs Free Entry! No deduction from prize if registered by May 15, otherwise $140 deducted from prize.
See K-8 U700 Scholastic Info and Registration Here
See FREE $1,000 Blitz Info and Registration Here
8629 J M Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
United States