CANCELED: 2020 U.S. G/30 Championship - (Note new date)

Grand Prix, National Championship Event
Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel

Event Overview

5 rounds, G/30 d5. Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel, 8629 JM Keynes Road, Charlotte, NC – 704-547-7444 and mention chess tournament, or reserve online at www.charlottechesscenter.org/usblitzrapid. Hotel rooms $109-$109, reserve by December 1. Free parking, free internet, entry fee discount if also playing Sunday G/60. $3000 guaranteed prize fund in three sections. G/30 National Championship: $600 – 300 – 200, top Under 2000 $100. Under 1800: $500 – 250 – 150, top Under 1600 $100. Under 1400: $400 – 200 – 100, top Under 1200 $100. Under 800 Scholastic (K-12): Entry Fee $30, Trophies to top 8, same playing schedule as main tournament. Plaque and 2020 U.S. G/30 National Champion title to first place in Championship section. 2019 U.S. G/30 Champion (Charlotte): GM Alexander Ipatov (2713). Rated players may play up if within 100 points of next section, unrated players must play Under 1400 or U800 Scholastic section. Up to 2 byes available, request at registration. Rounds Saturday 10am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 3:00pm, 4:30pm. Registration: $60 online at www.charlottechesscenter.org/usblitzrapid or check mailed to Charlotte Chess Center, 10700 Kettering Drive, Suite E, Charlotte, NC 28226 by 12/15. $10 early discount if also entering G/60 Championship Sunday, $10 discount if staying at official hotel. $75 after 12/15 or on-site. U800 Scholastic $30 entry fee. GMs, IMs, WGMs free, $50 from prize. Boards and sets provided, please bring clocks. Info and registration: www.charlottechesscenter.org/usblitzrapid, grant@charlottechesscenter.org.

Address:

8629 JM Keynes Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
United States

Sections: 3
Grand Prix Points: 20
Prize Fund: $3,000
FIDE Rated: No
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Residency Restriction: No
Online Event: No

Organizer Overview

Charlotte Chess Center
Email: grant@charlottechesscenter.org
Phone: Not available