CCC

Labor Day Norm Invitational

Sep 3-7, 2026 | Hilton Garden Inn - Southpark
Labor Day Norm Invitational

Labor Day Norm Invitational

Sep 3-7, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn - Southpark

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OVERVIEW

The CCC's 38th GM/IM Norm Invitational will take place September 3-7, 2026, over Labor Day Weekend, alongside the Fall Southeastern FIDE.

 

WHEN

September 3-7, 2026

Labor Day Weekend

 

WHERE

Beautiful Venue in the Heart of Southpark! Walk to Starbucks, Whole Foods and more!

 

Hilton Garden Inn - Southpark

4808 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28210

(704) 362-5080

Free internet, free parking

 

EVENT ORGANIZER

Charlotte Chess Center

events@charlottechesscenter.org

 

​HOTEL BOOKING

Both hotel options attached to the playing venue.

Please email us if the booking links are not showing the correct rate.

 

Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte SouthPark

$134/Night - King; $149/Night - Two Queens

Free Parking, Free Internet

Booking Link - Reserve by August 12

 

Homewood Suites Charlotte SouthPark (conjoined hotel)

$152/Night - King Suite

Free Parking, Free Internet, Free Breakfast

Booking Link - Reserve by August 12

 

REGISTRATION

 

ENTRY FEE

  • GM Sections: $1350

  • IM Sections: $1150

  • $200 discount for first 2 foreign federation players per section

 

SCHEDULE

Wednesday, September 2 Arrival  
Thursday, September 3 Round 1 6:00pm
Friday, September 4 Round 2 12:00pm
  Round 3 6:00pm
Saturday, September 5 Round 4 12:00pm
  Round 5 6:00pm
Sunday, September 6 Round 6 10:30am
  Round 7 4:30pm
  Free Blitz 9:00pm
Monday, September 7 Round 8 10:00am
  Round 9 3:00pm
 

TIME CONTROL

G/90; inc/30

 
 

FALL FIDE BLITZ

  • Sunday, September 6, 9:00pm

  • Blitz Registration On-site only, Sunday 4:30-8:45pm

  • No online or emailed blitz registration

  • Free blitz entry for players in the Southeastern FIDE or Norm Invitational

  • Open to all players - $30 on-site blitz entry for those not in either event

  • 6 (single) Rounds – US Chess regular ratings used for pairings/prizes.

  • US Chess and FIDE blitz rated. US Chess membership required.

  • $500 guaranteed prize fund in one section:

    • $200 - $100 - $60. Top U2250: $80, Top U1950: $60.

 

 

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