Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz - Blitz Final
Naroditsky Memorial Rapid & Blitz - Blitz Final
Charlotte Marriott City Center
OVERVIEW
Held just after the Creator Invitational, the Blitz Final is the concluding competitive event of the Naroditsky Memorial. It is a 10-player, single round-robin tournament held on Sunday afternoon to determine the final standings and prize distribution for the top performers of the weekend. The top 10 finishers from Saturday’s 11-round Swiss tournament qualify for the Sunday Final.
PLAYERS
Players determined by placement in Saturday's Blitz Championship (Masters Section).
SPONSORS
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Interested in sponsoring? Help us sustain this initiative - contact the CCCF.
WHEN
July 5, 2026
WHERE
Beautiful Downtown Charlotte Venue!
Charlotte Marriott City Center
100 W Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
BOOK HOTEL
$189/Night - King and Queen/Queen Rooms Available
Booking Link - Book by June 14
FORMAT
- 9 Rounds
- Time Control: G/3 minutes; +2 second increment
- US Chess and FIDE Rated
- Single Round Robin; Lots determined by placement in Saturday's Blitz Championship.
- If a creator places in the top 10 of Saturday's Blitz Championship, a replacement will be found for them in the Creator Invitational
SCHEDULE
| Round 1 | 2:00pm |
| Round 2 | 2:15pm |
| Round 3 | 2:30pm |
| Round 4 | 2:45pm |
| Round 5 | 3:00pm |
| Break | |
| Round 6 | 3:30pm |
| Round 7 | 3:45pm |
| Round 8 | 4:15pm |
| Round 9 | 4:30pm |
| Playoff (if necessary) | 4:45pm |
SPECTATORS
Only players, invited guests, staff, and those with paid spectator passes will be allowed into the playing venue and surrounding areas at any time - no exceptions. Family members of players must purchase a spectator pass for access to the playing hall.
Standard Pass
Grants access to playing hall and playing floor.
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Friday, July 3: $75
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Saturday, July 4: $75
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Sunday, July 5: $150
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All Days: $250
VIP Pass
Access to exlusive areas in playing hall, playing level, and VIP Lounge (light food and drinks). Commemorative memorial chess board included.
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Friday, July 3: $250
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Saturday, July 4: $250
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Sunday, July 5: $350
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All Days: $700
SECURING THE FUTURE
The 1st Annual Naroditsky Memorial is a mission-driven event. To ensure the long-term sustainability of this initiative, 100% of all entry fees and spectator pass proceeds are directed to the Naroditsky Memorial Fund.
These funds are managed by the Charlotte Chess Center Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, which houses the Naroditsky Endowment. Your contribution directly supports the continuation of this premier event and the Naroditsky Fellowship, a prestigious program for rising players and educators to be announced later this year.
Interested in sponsoring? Help us sustain this initiative - contact the CCCF.
CONTACT
events@charlottechesscenter.org
SPECIAL NOTES
Regulations Document Coming Soon