Event Overview
Event Website: https://www.charlottechesscenter.org/events/coscholastic
Online Registration: https://events.charlottechesscenter.org/charlotteopen/Register
OVERVIEW
The 2026 Charlotte Open Scholastic is a 5 round US Chess-rated tournament held alongside the 2026 Charlotte Open. It is open to all K-8 players aged 13 or younger with ratings under 700 (or unrated).
WHEN
Saturday, January 17
SCHEDULE
Round 1: 11:00am
Round 2: 12:00pm
Lunch Break: 12:45 - 1:30pm
Round 3: 1:30pm
Round 4: 2:30pm
Round 5: 3:30pm
Awards Ceremony hosted by GM Kayden Troff: 4:30pm
WHERE
UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
9041 Robert D Snyder Road
Charlotte, NC 28262
$132 per night - 2 Queen or King
PARKING
$6 Self-Parking
Each exit requires $6 payment
REGISTRATION
- Online registration (link below) is strongly recommended.
- On-Site Registration: Saturday 9:00-10:00am
- All registration closes Saturday 10:00am
ELIGIBILITY
- K-8 players only (age 13 and under)
- Players must be rated under 700 (or unrated) based on the January 2026 US Chess rating supplement.
TIME CONTROL
G/20, inc/10
Each player begins with 20 minutes and receives a 10 second increment per move.
PRIZES
Trophies to top 10, based on US Chess standard tiebreaks.
ENTRY FEE
$40 by January 13
$50 after January 13
SIDE EVENTS
GM Kayden Troff VIP Engagement Events
- Saturday, January 17
- Scholastic Awards Ceremony: 4:30-4:45pm
- Player Game Analysis: 5:00-7:00pm
- “Play the Grandmaster” Blitz: 8:00-9:30pm
CONTACT
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Event Website: https://www.charlottechesscenter.org/events/coscholastic
Online Registration: https://events.charlottechesscenter.org/charlotteopen/Register
9041 Robert D Snyder Road
Charlotte, NC 28262
United States