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OVERVIEW
The CCC Rapid - South is a 5-round tournament rated by both US Chess and FIDE, offering a $500 prize fund. Participants can extend their experience by entering the CCC Blitz - South immediately following the rapid event for a full day of fast-paced competition.
WHERE
Charlotte Chess Center - Main/South
10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E
Charlotte, NC 28226
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
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Participants must be US Chess members.
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Limited to the first 62 to register.
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Online registration only.
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Registration for each event closes 15 minutes prior to round 1 if not already full.
RAPID SCHEDULE
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Registration closes 12:45pm.
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Rounds: 1:00pm, 1:40pm, 2:20pm, 3:00pm, 3:40pm
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Break between Rapid and Blitz: 4:15-5:00pm
RAPID FORMAT
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Time Control: G/10; inc/5
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5 Games (Swiss, single rounds)
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1 open section with class prizes
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Live US Chess Regular Ratings used for pairings and prizes
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TD may use US Chess Quick or FIDE Rapid ratings if higher
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US Chess Quick and FIDE Rapid Rated
RAPID PRIZES
$400 Guaranteed in 1 Section.
$140 - $80 - $60
Top U1900: $40
Top U1600: $40
Top U1300 or Unrated: $40
This is a CCC Grand Prix event!
ENTRY FEES
Players rated 2200+: Free entry ($25 deduction from prize - no deduction for GMs, IMs, 2400+)
CCC Members: $25
Non-Members: $30
CONTACT
events@charlottechesscenter.org
For contact during the event email (above) or call 980-265-1156
SPECIAL NOTES
- All equipment provided - must use our equipment.
- Event US Chess Quick and FIDE Rapid rated – FIDE membership (no cost) will be created for new members.
- Live US Chess regular OTB ratings used for pairings and prizes. At the TD's discretion, USCF Blitz, Quick or FIDE ratings may be used if higher than USCF regular.
- Accelerated pairings are possible.
- Refunds: $5 fee for refunds before the event; $10 fee for same-day; no refund after event begins
- Byes: Players may take up to 2 optional half-point byes, must request before round 1. Byes allow a player to skip a round they cannot otherwise attend. All byes requested during the tournament are zero points.