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
April 25-27, 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)
King Suites only – larger rooms with pullout sofa bed
$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
$800 – 500 – 300
Top U2200: $250 -100
Top U2000: $250 -100
Under 1800 Section - FIDE Rated
$500 – 300 – 200
Top U1600: $200 - 150
Under 1400 Section
$500 – $300 – $200
Top U1200: $200
Top U1000: $150
100-point rule applies for "playing up" a section - see Special Notes at bottom of page.
SCHEDULE
Friday, April 25
Round 1: 6:30pm
Saturday, April 26
Round 2: 10:30am
Round 3: 4:00pm
Player Social: 7:30pm
Sunday, April 27
Round 4: 10:00am
Round 5: 3:00pm
ENTRY FEE
Standard Entry: $125 by April 15, $140 after
GMs, IMs, WGMs: Free, no deduction from prize if registered by April 1, otherwise $100 deducted.
Online Registration only. No on-site registration.
CONTACT
General inquiries – events@charlottechesscenter.org
Titled Player Conditions - wmhigh@nc.rr.com
WITHDRAWALS
Use this link if you would like to withdraw from the event.
SPECIAL NOTES
Please read Terms and Conditions.
Read CCC Electronic Device Policy
ALTO is only open to players age 21+ as of April 1, 2025.
April 2025 US Chess regular rating supplement used for pairings and prizes in all sections.
Only players allowed in playing hall.
100 Point Rule: Players may play up if their rating is within 100 points of the section limit. Example: 1700+ to enter Championship Section. In additon to the April 2025 US Chess Supplemental Rating, we will also honor peak ratings since February 19.
Byes:
Any changes (registration, byes, withdrawals) must be submitted at least 1 hour before the round in question.
Half-point byes allow a player to skip a round they cannot otherwise attend.
Players may take up to 3 optional half-point byes, request before round 1.
All byes requested during the tournament are zero points. Half-point byes must be requested before round 1.
Refunds – all withdrawals by April 24 will be refunded minus a $10 transaction fee. 50% withdrawals after April 24 until 1 hour before round 1. No refunds after.
OTHER RULES
Unrated players must enter the Under 1400 Section and are eligible for place prizes (1st-3rd).
Boards, sets, clocks provided (must use our equipment).
In all sections, White's clock will be started at the start of the round, even if players are not present.
All sections are US Chess rated. US Chess membership is required. The Championship and Under 1800 sections are also FIDE-rated and uses FIDE rules.
Plaque to first place in each section, based on US Chess cumulative tiebreak and "average opposition rating, drop one" tiebreak if necessary.
By registering for or attending this event, players and guests grant permission to CCC to take and use photographs and video for purposes related to the event.