Spring Norm Invitational

Mar 18-22, 2026 | Hilton Garden Inn - Southpark
Spring Norm Invitational

Spring Norm Invitational

Mar 18-22, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn - Southpark

Registration Closed

Entry List and Pairings Here

Please note that this event is among the last to utilize our legacy registration system. This listing has been posted here to ensure the master events schedule remains fully synchronized. 

OVERVIEW

The CCC's 37th GM/IM Norm Invitational will take place March 18-22, 2026 alongside the Spring 2026 Southeastern FIDE.

WHEN

March 18-22, 2026

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

HOTEL BOOKING

Both hotel options attached to the playing venue.

 

Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte SouthPark

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

Free Parking, Free Internet

Booking Link - Reserve ASAP

 

Homewood Suites Charlotte SouthPark (conjoined hotel)

$152/Night - King Suite

Free Parking, Free Internet, Free Breakfast

Booking Link - Reserve ASAP

REGISTRATION

Email grant@charlottechesscenter.org

SCHEDULE

Tue, 3/17

Arrival

 

Wed, 3/18

Round 1

6:00pm

Thu, 3/19

Round 2

12:00pm

 

Round 3

6:00pm

Fri, 3/20

Round 4

12:00pm

 

Round 5

6:00pm

Sat, 3/21

Round 6

10:30am

 

Round 7

4:30pm

 

Free Blitz

9:00pm

Sun, 3/22

Round 8

10:30am

 

Round 9

4:00pm

TIME CONTROL

G/90 minutes; inc/30 seconds

FREE SPRING FIDE BLITZ

  • Saturday 9:00pm

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

  • No online or emailed blitz registration

  • Free blitz entry for players in the Spring Southeastern FIDE Championship or Spring 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 U2300: $80, Top U2100: $60.

ENTRY FEE

  • GM Sections: $1300

  • IM Sections: $1150

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

 

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