Charlotte Chess Center Sunday Afternoon Classical

OVERVIEW

One US Chess-rated game every Sunday afternoon, completely free for CCC members. This is a great way for players to get weekly rated practice. 

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HOW IT WORKS

• Players must register weekly and in advance using the online registration system

• Each Sunday will be limited to the first 42 players to register

• SAC registration will close at 3:00pm if not already full

• Once spots are filled, players may email Click here to show mail address to be placed on the waitlist.

WHEN

Every Sunday!

Can't make Sunday afternoons? Try:

• Tuesday Night Action

SECTIONS 

TOP (1300+) 

Under 1300

TIME CONTROL

G/60 + 10

Each player receives 60 minutes plus a 10 second increment to complete the game.

EVENT TIME

Game Begins: 3:30pm

REQUIREMENTS

• Participants must be members of the US Chess Federation

• Participants must be members of the CCC

• Players in grades K-8 must be rated over 500

• K-8 players rated under 500 (or unrated) - See Monday Action Quads event

ENTRY FEE

Free, must be a CCC Member​ - CCC membership only $50/year - join today!​

NOTES​​

• Tournament Directors will accelerate pairings to pair players close in rating when possible

• Most recent "live" US Chess regular ratings used for all sections to ensure close matchups

• SAC is a monthly tournament - the rating report is submitted on the last Sunday of the month, and a new event begins on the first Sunday of each month. 

• All players must use CCC equipment - weighted sets and digital clocks provided

• Players who no-show forfeit without notice may not be permitted to play in future events.

• Prizes:

  • 2.5/3 score required for SAC tournaments with 3 weeks or 4.0/5 score required for TNA tournaments with 5 weeks.

  • Free entries Must be used for Monday Action Quads, Wednesday Action Quads, Friday Action Quads, or Sunday Action Quads within 1 month.

  • Not transferrable to other events or players.

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.