Sunday Afternoon Classical
Charlotte Chess Center - North
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OVERVIEW
SAC offers one US Chess and FIDE-rated game every Sunday afternoon, completely free for CCC members. This is a great way for players to get weekly rated practice.
WHEN
Every Sunday, 3:30pm
Can't make Sunday afternoons? Check out our events schedule for more options!
WHERE
Charlotte Chess Center - North
10211 Prosperity Park Drive, Suite 230
Charlotte, NC 28269
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
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Participants must be US Chess members.
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Participants must be CCC Members.
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Players in grades K-8 must be rated over 800.
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K-8 players rated under 800 (or unrated) - See Wednesday U800 event.
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Online registration only. Each registration is only for the next round.
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Registration closes 30 minutes prior to round 1 if not already full.
SECTIONS AND TIME CONTROL
Top: G/80, inc/10 - US Chess and FIDE Rated
Under 1500: G/60, inc/10 - US Chess and FIDE Rated
Under 1200: G/45, inc/10 - US Chess and FIDE Rapid Rated
No playing up.
MONTHLY PRIZES
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The top adult (18 or older) in each section wins a $25 gift card to USCF Sales.
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The top junior (under 18) in each section wins a $25 gift card to USCF Sales.
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All perfect scores (must play all games) will receive a 3-month CCC membership extension.
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See special notes below for tiebreak rules.
This is a CCC Grand Prix event!
ENTRY FEE
Free, must be a CCC Member.
CONTACT
events@charlottechesscenter.org
For contact during the event email (above) or call 980-265-1156
SPECIAL NOTES
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Event is FIDE-rated. FIDE rules apply, except for US Chess penalties for cell phone infractions.
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Players who no-show forfeit without notice may not be permitted to play in future events.
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TDs will accelerate pairings to pair players close in rating when possible.
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Most recent "live" US Chess regular ratings used for all sections to ensure close matchups.
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SAC is a monthly tournament - the rating report is submitted on the last Sunday of the month, and a new event begins on the first Sunday of each month. SAC may be 4 or 5 rounds depending on the month.
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All equipment provided.
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Prizes are not split - they will be awarded based on tiebreaks:
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Most games played
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Lower rating
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