Event Overview
https://www.charlottechesscenter.org/events/alto
OVERVIEW
ALTO, which stands for "At Least Twenty-One," is a special 5-round event open to players age 21 and older. There is a guaranteed prize fund of $5,000.
On Saturday evening, participants are invited to a social gathering and are given a free drink ticket. Join us for a weekend of competitive fun.
WHEN
April 10-12, 2026
WHERE
Great Venue in Southpark Charlotte! Walk to Starbucks, Whole Foods, and restaurants!
Hilton Garden Inn - Southpark
4808 Sharon Road
Charlotte, NC 28210
(704) 362-5080
Free internet, free parking
Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte SouthPark
$134/Night - King; $149/Night - Two Queens
Homewood Suites Charlotte SouthPark (conjoined hotel)
$152/Night - King Suite
Free Breakfast
REGISTRATION
- Online registration only - no on-site registration.
- All registration closes 75 minutes before round 1.
- On-site check-in is not necessary.
TIME CONTROL
G/110; inc/10
1 hour and 50 minutes per player with a 10 second increment
PRIZES & SECTIONS
$5,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund in 3 Sections
Championship Section - FIDE Rated
$1000 – $500 – $300 - $200
Top U2150: $350
Under 1900 Section - FIDE Rated
$600 – $300 – $200
Top U1650: $250
Under 1400 Section
$600 – $300 – $200
Top U1100: $200
100-point Rule applies for "playing up" - see Special Notes below.
Plaques to first place in all sections, using Cumulative tiebreak.
SCHEDULE
Friday, April 10
Round 1: 6:30pm
Saturday, April 11
Round 2: 10:30am
Round 3: 4:00pm
Player Social: 7:30pm
Sunday, April 12
Round 4: 10:00am
Round 5: 3:00pm
ENTRY FEE
$139 by March 30
$155 after March 30
GMs, IMs, WGMs: Free online entry, no deduction from prize by March 20, otherwise $130 deducted.
CONTACT
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https://www.charlottechesscenter.org/events/alto
4808 Sharon Road
Charlotte, NC 28210
United States