Event Overview
OVERVIEW
The Charlotte Fall Open is a classical event with a $8,000 total prize fund split over 2 weekends. The first weekend, September 19-21, hosts the U1800, U1500, and U1200 sections. Players rated over 1800 should enroll in the Top Sections, September 26-28.
WHEN
September 19-21, 2025
3-day and 2-day schedules available
ELIGIBILITY (UNDER SECTIONS)
- Open to all players rated under 1800. Players rated 1600+ should also check out the Charlotte Fall Open Top Sections, September 26-28.
- Unrated players must enter U1200 section and are eligible for prizes in that section.
- See events schedule for other options this weekend
TIME CONTROLS
3-Day Schedule: G/90; inc/10
Rounds 1-2 of 2-day Schedule: G/30, inc/10
Under 1800 Section - FIDE Rated
$600 - $300 - $200
Top U1600: $300
Under 1500 Section
$600 - $300 - $200
Top U1300: $300
Under 1200 Section
$500 - $300 - $200
Top U900/Unrated: $200
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 & 3:30pm
Sunday: 10:00am & 2:30pm
2-Day Schedule - 5 Rounds
Saturday: 10:30am*, 1:00pm*, 3:30pm
Sunday: 10:00am & 2:30pm
* Rounds 1-2 of 2-Day Schedule played at G/30; inc/10 time control, then merge with 3-day schedule, Saturday 3:30pm
ENTRY FEE
$125 by September 10, $140 after
4808 Sharon Road
Charlotte, NC 28210
United States