Event Overview
https://www.charlottechesscenter.org/blitzrapid
FORMAT
The CCC’s Presidents' Day Rapid and Blitz will be Monday, February 20, featuring a $1,000 guaranteed prize fund in a US Chess and FIDE Rapid/Blitz rated format.
WHEN
Monday, February 20
REGISTRATION
Players may register ahead of time using the form below. Limited to first 62 to register.
Registration must be completed online ahead of the event.
REQUIREMENTS
Participants must be members of the US Chess Federation
RAPID EVENT
Rapid Round Times
3:30pm, 4:00pm, 4:30pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm
Rapid Prizes - $500 Guaranteed
$150 - $100 - $60 - $40
Top u2000: $40
Top u1700: $40
Top u1400: $40
Top u1100 or unrated: $30
Rapid Format
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5 rounds
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Time Control: G/10+2
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10 minutes per player with a 2 second increment
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1 open section with class prizes
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US Chess quick and FIDE rapid rated
BLITZ EVENT
Blitz Round Times
Round 1 at 7:00pm, then rounds 2-9 ASAP
Estimated end time 9:15pm
Blitz Prizes - $500 Guaranteed
$150 - $100 - $60 - $40
Top u1900: $40
Top u1600: $40
Top u1300: $40
Top u1000 or unrated: $30
Blitz Format
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9 rounds
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Time Control: G/3+2
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3 minutes per player with a 2 second increment
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1 open section with class prizes
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US Chess and FIDE blitz rated
10700 Kettering Drive
Unit E
Charlotte, NC 28226
United States