OVERVIEW

The 2027 Charlotte Open Blitz is a 6 round US Chess and FIDE Blitz-rated event held alongside the 2027 Charlotte Open.  The blitz event is open to everyone, offers a $1,000 prize fund, and is free for those playing in the Charlotte Open.

WHEN

Sunday, January 17

8:45pm

WHERE

UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

9041 Robert D Snyder Road

Charlotte, NC 28262

PARKING

$6 Self-Parking

Each exit requires $6 payment

Validate your ticket on-site

SCHEDULE

• Sunday, January 17

• Register on-site by 8:30pm.

• Entries after 8:30pm receive a round 1 bye.

• Blitz round 1 starts 8:45pm, rounds 2-6 are ASAP.

REGISTRATION

• Open to all players. US Chess membership required.

• Free entry for Charlotte Open players.

• On-site blitz registration only, Sunday, January 18, 4:00-8:30pm.

  • Registration after 8:30pm will incur a round 1 bye.

  • No online or emailed registration.

FORMAT

• 6 single rounds

• 2 sections - Championship and Under 1700

• No playing up unless approved by the Chief Arbiter.

• Time Control: G/3, inc/2

• January 2027 US Chess Regular Ratings are used for pairings and prizes.

  • At the Chief Arbiter's discretion, live ratings, US Chess blitz ratings, FIDE Classical or Blitz ratings, or other ratings may be used if higher than US Chess regular ratings.

• Both sections are US Chess Blitz and FIDE Blitz rated. US Chess membership required.

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

PRIZES & SECTIONS

$1,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund in 2 Sections.

Championship (1700+) – FIDE Blitz Rated

$300 - $150 - $80 - $60

Top U2100: $60

Top U1900: $50

Under 1700 - FIDE Blitz Rated

$120 - $60 - $40

Top U1500: $40

Top U1300 or Unrated: $40

ENTRY FEE

Players in the Charlotte Open: FREE

Others: $35

CONTACT

events@charlottechesscenter.org