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$2,000 Blitz

Nov 30, 2024

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OVERVIEW

The 2024 FREE $2,000 Blitz is a 6 round US Chess and FIDE Blitz-rated event held alongside the US Masters and NC Open.  This event is open to everyone but is free for those playing in the US Masters or NC Open.

 


WHEN

Saturday, November 30



WHERE

The Westin Charlotte

601 S College Street

Charlotte, NC 28202



HOTEL BOOKING

The Westin Charlotte - Host Hotel

$129/Night - King and 2 Queen Options

Booking link - Book by November 12


PARKING​

$45 overnight valet, $35 overnight self

The CCC is working on nearby parking options, more to be posted soon.



SCHEDULE

  • ​Register on-site by 8:45pm.  Entries after 8:45 receive a round 1 bye.

  • Blitz round 1 starts 9:00pm, rounds 2-6 are ASAP.

  • Tournament ends around 11pm.



REGISTRATION

  • Open to all players.

  • On-Site Registration Only, Saturday 4:00-8:45pm.

  • No online or emailed registration.


TIME CONTROL

G/3, increment 2

 


SECTIONS AND PRIZES

$2,000 GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND


Championship (2000+) - FIDE Blitz Rated

$600 – $300 – $160 – $100


Top U2450 USCF: $80

Top U2300 USCF: $60

Top U2150 USCF: $60


Under 2000 Section – FIDE Blitz Rated

$250 – $150 – $80

Top U1700: $40

Top U1500: $40

Top U1300: $40

Top U1100 or Unrated: $40


ENTRY FEE

Free Entry for players in the US Masters, NC Open, or K-8 Scholastic.

Other Players: $40



CONTACT

General inquiries – events@charlottechesscenter.org

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SPECIAL NOTES

  • Please read Terms and Conditions and Fair Play Policy


  • Blitz tournament is US Chess Blitz rated and FIDE Blitz rated - US Chess Membership required.

  • Boards, sets, clocks provided (must use our equipment)

  • November US Chess regular ratings used for pairings and prizes in all sections. 

  • 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.

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