Reverse Angle

Apr 25, 2026 | Charlotte Chess Center - Main/South
Reverse Angle

Reverse Angle

Apr 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Charlotte Chess Center - Main/South

 

OVERVIEW

Reverse Angle is a 3-round US Chess classical tournament with a $1,000 guaranteed prize fund.

 

RA is the strongest single day event in the Southeast. If you're looking for a strong, single-day event, look no further. As for the name, it's a name that stuck since our first RA in 2007 when our goal was to take an alternative approach to organizing chess in the region (Reverse Angle).

WHERE

Charlotte Chess Center - Main/South

10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E

Charlotte, NC 28226

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Participants must be members of US Chess.

  • Open to all participants - no age or rating restrictions.

  • Limited to the first 62 to register.

  • Online registration only.

  • Registration closes 30 minutes prior to round 1 if not already full.

TIME CONTROL

G/80; inc/10

Each player receives 80 minutes plus a 10 second increment to complete each game. 

ROUND TIMES

Round 1: 10:00am

Round 2: 1:30pm 

Round 3: 5:00pm

PRIZES & SECTIONS

$1,000 Guaranteed Prize Fund in 3 Sections.

 

Top Section (FIDE-rated)

1st Place: $200

2nd Place: $100

Top U2100: $60

 

U1900 Section (FIDE-rated)

1st Place: $160

2nd Place: $100

Top U1650: $60

 

U1500 Section

1st Place: $160

2nd Place: $100

Top U1200: $60

This is a CCC Grand Prix event!

 

Live Ratings Used: Up to date US Chess "live ratings" used for all players - not the monthly supplement rating.

 

100-Point Rule applies for playing up a section. See Special Notes below.

ENTRY FEE

Players Rated 2200+: Free Entry ($42.50 Deducted from Prize)

CCC Members: $42.50

Non-Members: $47.50

CONTACT

events@charlottechesscenter.org

For contact during the event email (above) or call 980-265-1156 (Ext. 2)

 

SPECIAL NOTES
  • Limited to the first 62 entries.

  • Registration closes at 9:30am or when the capacity limit is reached.

  • US Chess live ratings used for pairings and prizes.

  • 100-Point Rule: Players may only play up if their rating is within 100 points of the section limit. Example: A player rated 1400 may play in the U1900 section but not a player rated 1399.

  • US Chess live ratings used for pairings and sections.

  • Top and Under 1900 sections are FIDE-rated (FIDE rules apply)

    • Any games involving a player rated 2400+ FIDE are not FIDE-rated​

  • 1 optional half-point bye available, request at registration.

  • All equipment provided.

  • Accelerated pairings may be used at the director's discretion.

  • Refunds: $5 fee for refunds the day before the event; $10 fee for same-day; no refund after event begins

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