Event Overview
FIDE Saturdays is a US Chess and FIDE rated tournament with an $750 guaranteed prize fund. FIDE Saturdays is open to all players, but there is a registration cap of 42 players.
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
- Players must be members of US Chess.
- Open to all participants - no age or rating restrictions.
- Entries limited to first 42 players.
- Online registration only.
- Registration closes 30 minutes prior to round 1 if not already full.
FORMAT
Top Section
G/80; inc/10
3 rounds
US Chess Regular Rated and FIDE Classical Rated
Under 1700 Section
G/50; inc/10
4 rounds
US Chess Regular Rated and FIDE Classical Rated
ROUND TIMES
Top Section
Round 1: 10:30am
Round 2: 1:45pm
Round 3: 5:00pm
Under 1700 Section
Round 1: 10:30am
Round 2: 1:00pm
Round 3: 3:00pm
Round 4: 5:00pm
PRIZES AND SECTIONS
$750 Guaranteed Prize Fund in 2 Sections.
Top Section
1st Place: $250
2nd Place: $120
Top U2000: $80
Under 1700
1st Place: $160
2nd Place: $80
Top U1400: $60
Live Ratings Used: Up to date US Chess "live ratings" used for pairings and prizes.
100-Point Rule applies for playing up a section. See Special Notes below.
This is a CCC Grand Prix event!
ENTRY FEE
Players Rated 2200+: Free Entry ($45 Deducted from Prize)
CCC Members: $45
Non-Members: $50
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The Charlotte Chess Center’s North Branch is conveniently located off of I-485 and Benfield Road. Opened in September of 2023, the CCC’s North Branch serves North Charlotte, University City, Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Lake Norman, and Mooresville. Regulars visit from both North Carolina and South Carolina.
10211 Prosperity Park Drive
Ste 230 (floor 2)
Charlotte, NC 28269
United States