OVERVIEW
Rated Scholastic is 4 round tournament for players in grades K-8 and rated under 1500. This event is also suitable for players who are unrated and wish to establish a US Chess rating. There are three sections: Under 1500, Under 1000, Under 500/Unrated.
This event is a qualifier for the Tournament of Champions, an invitation only event to be held in late Spring of 2025. Players who score 2.5/4 or higher qualify to participate in the TOC.
WHERE
Charlotte Chess Center - Main/South
10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E
Charlotte, NC 28226
REQUIREMENTS
Must be in grades K-8 (ages 13 and below)
All players must have a valid US Chess membership
SECTIONS
Under 1500
Under 1000
Under 500
"100 Point Rule" for playing up applies (see special notes below)
US Chess live ratings used.
TIME CONTROL
G/20; increment 10
Each player receives 20 minutes plus a 10 second increment to complete the game.
ROUND TIMES
Round 1: 10:00am
Round 2: 11:00am
Round 3: 12:30pm
Round 4: 1:30pm
Approximate end time/awards: 2:45pm
PRIZES
Under 1500
Trophies to places 1-5
Medal to top girl
Under 1000
Trophies to places 1-5
Medal to top girl
Under 500
Trophies to places 1-5
Medal to top girl
TOC QUALIFIER
This event is a qualifier for the Tournament of Champions, an invitation only event to be held in late Spring 2025. Students who score 2.5/4 or more in the event will get an invitation to the TOC.
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ENTRY FEE
CCC Members: $30.00
Non-Members: $35.00
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CONTACT
For questions/concerns prior to the event email: events@charlottechesscenter.org
For contact during the event email (above) or call 980-265-1156
WITHDRAWAL
Please use this link if you have registered and would like to withdraw from this event.
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
Limited to the first 62 entries.
Registration closes at 9:30am or when the capacity limit is reached.
US Chess rules apply
US Chess live ratings used for pairings and sections.
Two optional half-point byes available, request at registration.
Weighted wooden sets, digital clocks provided for all sections.
Players may only play up if within 100 points of next section cutoff.
100 Point Rule: Players may only play up if their rating is within 100 points of the section limit. Example: A player rated 900 may play in the under 1500 section but not a player rated 899.
Refunds: $5 fee for refunds before the event; $10 fee for same-day; no refund after event begins