FREE $2,000 Blitz
Hilton Charlotte University Place
OVERVIEW
The 2026 $2,000 Blitz is a 6 round blitz 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. It is a US Chess and FIDE Blitz-rated event, and offers 20 US Chess Grand Prix Points.
WHEN
Saturday, November 28
9:00pm
WHERE
Hilton Charlotte University Place
8629 JM Keynes Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
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$139/Night
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EVENT ORGANIZER
Charlotte Chess Center
BLITZ REGISTRATION
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Open to all players.
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On-Site Registration Only, Saturday 4:00-8:45pm.
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Entries after 8:45pm receive a round 1 bye.
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No online or emailed registration.
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Round 1 starts 9:00pm, rounds 2-6 are ASAP.
FORMAT
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6 single rounds
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2 sections (Championship and Under 2000)
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No playing up unless approved by the Chief Arbiter.
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Time Control: G/3, inc/2
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November US Chess Regular Ratings are used for pairings and prizes.
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At the Chief Arbiter’s discretion, live ratings, US Chess Blitz, FIDE Classical or Blitz ratings, or other ratings may be used if higher than US Chess regular ratings.
- US Chess pairing rules are used for all sections.
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Sections:
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Players in the NC Open - Championship section will play in Blitz Championship.
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Players in U2000 or lower sections in the main event will play in Blitz U2000.
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On-site registered players will play in the section as determined by their rating.
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US Chess Blitz and FIDE Blitz rated - US Chess Membership required.
TIME CONTROL
G/3, inc/2
PRIZES & SECTIONS
$2,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund in 2 Sections.
Blitz Championship (2000+) - FIDE Blitz Rated
20 US Chess Grand Prix Points
$600 – $300 – $200 – $100
Top U2400 USCF: $100
Top U2200 USCF: $100
Under 2000 Section – FIDE Blitz Rated
$250 – $150 – $100
Top U1700: $60
Top U1400: $40
ENTRY FEE
Free Entry for players in the US Masters, NC Open, or NCO Scholastic.
Other Players: $40
CONTACT
events@charlottechesscenter.org
SPECIAL NOTES
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Read CCC Terms and Conditions.
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Boards, sets, clocks provided (must use our equipment)
- Plaques to first place in each section, based on US Chess Cumulative tiebreak and "average rating, cut one" tiebreaks if necessary.
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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.