OVERVIEW

The Charlotte Chess Center’s 2026 Club Rapid Championship takes place on Memorial Day with a $650 guaranteed prize fund. It is followed by the Club Blitz Championship, bringing the total prize fund for the day to $1,500.

WHEN

Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day)

Held a day after the Club Classical Championship (May 24-25, 2026)

WHERE

Charlotte Chess Center Main/South

10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E

Charlotte, NC 28226

REQUIREMENTS

• Participants must be members of the US Chess Federation

RAPID FORMAT

• $650 Guaranteed Prize Fund

• Time Control: G/10; inc/5 - 10 mins per player with a 5 second increment

• 5 Rounds

• 1 open section with class prizes

• Live US Chess Regular Ratings used for pairings and prizes

• US Chess Quick Rated and FIDE Rapid Rated​

RAPID SCHEDULE

• Rapid Registration closes 10:15am.

• Rounds: 10:30am, 11:15am, 12:00pm, 12:45pm, 1:30pm.

• Short break between Rapid and Blitz: 2:00-3:00pm.

RAPID PRIZES

$200 – $100 – $60 - $40

Top Under 1800: $50

Top Under 1500: $50

Top Under 1200 or Unrated: $50

Plaque and Club Champion Title to 1st place, on cumulative and "average rating cut one" tiebreak if necessary.

Bonus Prizes (can be won in addition to above prizes):

Top Female: $50

Top Senior (50+): $50

ENTRY FEES

Players rated 2200+: Free entry ($35 deduction from prize per event - no deduction for GMs, IMs, USCF 2400+)

CCC Members: $35.00

Non-Members: $40.00

CONTACT

• For questions, concerns, and withdrawals prior to the event email: events@charlottechesscenter.org

• For contact during the event email (above) or call 980-265-1156