OVERVIEW

Friday Action Quads - North is a 3-round US Chess-rated event open to all scholastic players (grades K-12). Players are grouped into Quads, sections of four players with similar ratings, ensuring balanced matchups and an engaging, competitive experience.

This event is a qualifer to the Tournament of Champions. More on the TOC below.

WHEN

Every Friday, 7:00 - 9:00pm

WHERE

Charlotte Chess Center - North

10211 Prosperity Park Drive

Suite 230 (Floor 2)

Charlotte, NC 28269

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

• Participants must be members of US Chess.

  • Need a US Chess Membership? Purchase through the CCC and save!

• Open to K-12 participants (ages 17 and under)

• Limited to first 42 to register.

• Online registration only.

• Registration closes 15 minutes prior to round 1 if not already full.

ROUND TIMES

Round 1: 7:00pm 

Round 2: ASAP

Round 3: ASAP

Approximate End Time: 9:00pm

TIME CONTROL

G/20; inc/10

20 minutes per player plus a 10 second increment per move.

HOW IT WORKS

• 3 US Chess rated games every Friday night.

• Quad format - students are placed into groups of 4 by their current "live" US Chess rating to ensure close matchups.

• Quads are for students (K-12) only.

• IMPROVE - Game Analysis and Blitz with CCC Coaches

PRIZES

Medal to winner of each quad

This is a CCC Grand Prix event!

TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS

This event is a qualifier for our Tournament of Champions event. Players who score a perfect 3-0 performance in any quad qualify to play in the TOC! The TOC is an invitation only event held twice a year.

ENTRY FEE

Players currently rated 1500+: FREE Entry(see special notes for details)

CCC Members: $18.50

Non-Members: $22.50

Note: Note: The rating requirement for free entry will increase to 1650 beginning in June 2026.

CONTACT

events@charlottechesscenter.org

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