Event Overview
OVERVIEW
ALTO, ("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 and registration cap of 140 players.
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
October 23-25, 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
HOTEL BOOKING
Both hotel options attached to the playing venue.
Please email us if the booking links are not showing the correct rate.
Free internet, free parking
Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte SouthPark
$134/Night - King; $149/Night - Two Queens
Booking Link - Reserve by October 14
Homewood Suites Charlotte SouthPark
$152/Night - King Suite
Free Breakfast
Booking Link - Reserve by October 14
ELIGIBILITY
- Must be members of US Chess.
- Players must be age 21 or older as of October 23, 2026.
REGISTRATION
- Online registration only - no on-site registration.
- All registration closes 75 minutes before round 1 or when capacity is reached.
- On-site check-in is not necessary.
- Registration Cap: 140 players. The organizers reserve the right to accept entries past 140 players depending on specific space constraints.
SCHEDULE
Check out our free Adult Chess Meetup Thursday evening!
3-day Schedule Only - 5 Rounds
Friday: 6:30pm
Saturday: 10:30am & 4:00pm
Player Social: Saturday 7:30pm
Sunday: 10:00am & 3:00pm
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 – $600 – $300
Top U2150: $400
Under 1900 Section - FIDE Rated
$600 – $300 – $200
Top U1650: $300
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.
ENTRY FEE
$139 by October 13
$155 after October 13
GM/IM/WGMs: Free online entry, no deduction from prize by September 1, otherwise $130 deducted.
CONTACT
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4808 Sharon Road
Charlotte, NC 28210
United States