Event Overview
Website: https://www.charlottechesscenter.org/events/ncoblitz
OVERVIEW
The 2025 FREE $2,000 Blitz is a 6 round US Chess and FIDE Blitz-rated event held alongside the US Masters and NC Open. This event is open to everyone but is free for those playing in the US Masters or NC Open.
WHEN
Saturday, November 29
Start: 9:30pm
WHERE
Hilton Charlotte University Place
8629 J M Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
Free Internet, Free Parking
HOTEL BOOKING
$132/Night - King and 2 Queen Options
Click “edit stay” at the top of the booking page to select your exact dates
SCHEDULE
- Register on-site by 9:15pm. Entries after 9:15 receive a round 1 bye.
- Blitz round 1 starts 9:30pm, rounds 2-6 are ASAP.
REGISTRATION
- Open to all players.
- On-Site Registration Only, Saturday 4:00-9:15pm.
- No online or emailed registration.
FORMAT
- 6 single rounds
- 2 sections (Championship and Under 2000)
- No playing up – players must be rated 2000+ to play in Championship.
- November US Chess Regular Ratings are used for pairings and prizes.
- At the Chief Arbiter’s discretion, live ratings, US Chess Blitz, FIDE Classical or Blitz ratings, or other ratings may be used if higher than US Chess regular ratings.
- US Chess Blitz and FIDE Blitz rated - US Chess Membership required.
- Boards, sets, clocks provided (must use our equipment)
TIME CONTROL
G/3, increment 2
SECTIONS AND PRIZES
$2,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund in 2 Sections
Championship (2000+) - FIDE Blitz Rated
$600 – $300 – $150 – $100
Top U2500 USCF: $100
Top U2250 USCF: $100
Under 2000 Section – FIDE Blitz Rated
$250 – $150 – $100
Top U1750: $60
Top U1500: $50
Top U1250 or Unrated: $40
ENTRY FEE
Free Entry for players in the US Masters, NC Open, or NCO K-8 Scholastic.
Other Players: $40
CONTACT
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Website: https://www.charlottechesscenter.org/events/ncoblitz
8629 JM Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
United States