Event Overview
Event Website: https://www.charlottechesscenter.org/events/alto
Online Registration: https://events.charlottechesscenter.org/alto/register
OVERVIEW
ALTO is a special 5-round event open to players aged 21 and older. There is a registration cap of 140 players, and a guaranteed prize fund of $5,000.
On Saturday evening of the ALTO event, all participants are invited to a social gathering and are given 1 free drink ticket. Join us for a weekend of competitive fun.
WHEN
October 24-26, 2025
WHERE
Beautiful Venue in the Heart of Southpark Charlotte! Walk to Starbucks, Whole Foods, dozens of restaurants!
Hilton Garden Inn – Southpark (Official Venue)
4808 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28210
$128 per night single or $138 for double
Free internet and parking
Homewood Suites – Southpark
Overflow hotel, attached to official venue
King Suites only – larger rooms with pullout sofa bed, full kitchen, dining table
$149 for King Suite
Free internet, parking, and breakfast
TIME CONTROL
G/110; increment 10
1 hour and 50 minutes per player with a 10 second increment
$5,000 GUARANTEED IN PRIZES
Championship Section - FIDE Rated
$1000 – 500 – 300
Top U2250: $400
Top U2050: $300
Under 1900 Section - FIDE Rated
$600 – 300 – 200
Top U1650: $300
Under 1400 Section
$500 – $250 – $150
Top U1100: $200
100-point rule applies for "playing up" a section - see Special Notes at bottom of page.
SCHEDULE
Friday, October 24
Round 1: 6:30pm
Saturday, October 25
Round 2: 10:30am
Round 3: 4:00pm
Player Social: 7:30pm
Sunday, October 26
Round 4: 10:00am
Round 5: 3:00pm
ENTRY FEE
Standard Entry: $129 by October 14, $145 after
GMs, IMs, WGMs: Free, no deduction from prize if registered by October 1, otherwise $120 deducted.
Online Registration only. No on-site registration.
CONTACT
General inquiries – Click here to show mail address
Event Website: https://www.charlottechesscenter.org/events/alto
Online Registration: https://events.charlottechesscenter.org/alto/register
4808 Sharon Road
Charlotte, NC 28210
United States