OVERVIEW
The Tournament of Champions is a new championship tournament with 45+ trophies and Grandmaster-led activities. It is an invitation-only, US Chess rated event for players in grades K-12. Students must qualify to play this event through various tournaments throughout the semester.
Top CCC coaches will fun and engaging activities between rounds.
WHEN
Spring 2025
WHERE
TBD
ELIGIBILITY
Players may qualify for the tournament of champions through any of the following methods:
Earn a perfect score (3.0 points) at any weekly CCC scholastic quad event.
Earn a gold medal (2.5 or 3.0 points) at any unrated practice tournament: North or South
Earn a “plus score” (2.5 or more points) at any Rated Scholastic tournament: North or South
Earn a trophy (3.0 or more points) at the Unrated Team Challenge
All players qualify by achieving a US Chess rating of 1200+ at the time of registration.
SECTIONS
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
High School (Grades 9-12)
Players must play in the section corresponding to their grade/age.
TIME CONTROL
G/20; increment 10
Each player receives 20 minutes plus a 10 second increment to complete the game.
SCHEDULE
Suggested Arrival: 9:45am
Round 1: 10:00am
Round 2: 11:00am
Lunch and Grandmaster Activities Break: 12:00pm
Round 3: 1:00pm
Round 4: 2:00pm
Awards: 3:15pm
PRIZES
Grades K-2 Section
Trophies to top 10 individuals
Team trophies to top 3 schools
Grades 3-5 Section
Trophies to top 10 individuals
Team trophies to top 3 schools
Grades 6-8 Section
Trophies to top 10 individuals
Team trophies to top 3 schools
High School Section
Trophies to top 5 individuals
Team trophies to top school
ENTRY FEE
CCC members: $45.00
Non-members: $55.00
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CONTACT
For all related inquiries and cancellations, email: events@charlottechesscenter.org
BYES
If you need to skip a round, you can request half-point byes for up to 2 rounds. Byes must be requested at registration or via email before the tournament starts. Once the tournament begins, all requested byes are 0 points.
If you plan to play all rounds, do not request any byes.
RULES
Please read CCC Terms and Conditions
US Chess rated event – USCF membership required.
US Chess live ratings used for pairings.
Two optional half-point byes available, request at registration.
All equipment provided.
Refunds: $5 fee for refunds before the event; $10 fee for same-day; no refund after event begins