Spring Norm Invitational
Hilton Garden Inn - Southpark
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
Homewood Suites Charlotte SouthPark (conjoined hotel)
$152/Night - King Suite
Free Parking, Free Internet, Free Breakfast
REGISTRATION
Email grant@charlottechesscenter.org
SCHEDULE
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Tue, 3/17 |
Arrival |
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Wed, 3/18 |
Round 1 |
6:00pm |
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Thu, 3/19 |
Round 2 |
12:00pm |
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Round 3 |
6:00pm |
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Fri, 3/20 |
Round 4 |
12:00pm |
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Round 5 |
6:00pm |
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Sat, 3/21 |
Round 6 |
10:30am |
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Round 7 |
4:30pm |
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Free Blitz |
9:00pm |
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Sun, 3/22 |
Round 8 |
10:30am |
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Round 9 |
4:00pm |
TIME CONTROL
G/90 minutes; inc/30 seconds
FREE SPRING FIDE BLITZ
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Saturday 9:00pm
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Blitz Registration On-site only, Saturday 4:30-8:45pm
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No online or emailed blitz registration
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Free blitz entry for players in the Spring Southeastern FIDE Championship or Spring Norm Invitational
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Open to all players - $30 on-site blitz entry for those not in either event
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6 (single) Rounds – US Chess regular ratings used for pairings/prizes.
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US Chess and FIDE blitz rated. US Chess membership required.
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$500 guaranteed prize fund in one section:
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$200 - $100 - $60. Top U2300: $80, Top U2100: $60.
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ENTRY FEE
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GM Sections: $1300
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IM Sections: $1150
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$200 discount for first 2 foreign federation players per section
SPECIAL NOTES
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Please read CCC's Terms and Conditions, GM/IM Norm Invitational Regulations, andFair Play Policy.
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Pairings will be sent out no later than 10 days prior to round 1.
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Fields and section assignments are subject to change at any time.
