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OVERVIEW
TNA offers one US Chess and FIDE-rated game every Tuesday night, completely free for CCC members. Tuesday Night Action is the largest monthly perpetual tournament in the United States, and offers the only free weekly FIDE-rated game in the country!
SCHEDULE
Optional Lecture with FM Peter Giannatos: 6:00-6:45pm
TNA Rated Game: 7:00pm
WHERE
Charlotte Chess Center - Main/South
10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E
Charlotte, NC 28226
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
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US Chess membership required.
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CCC Membership required.
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Open to all adults and high schoolers.
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Students in grades K-8 must be rated 1000+.
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K-8 players rated under 1000 - See U1000 Sundays.
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Online registration only - only for the next round.
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Registration closes 6:30pm if not already full.
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If we are full, email us to join the waitlist.
SECTIONS AND TIME CONTROL
Top (1600+ USCF or 1800+ FIDE): G/80, inc/10 - FIDE Rated
Under 1600: G/60, inc/10 - FIDE Rated
Under 1300: G/45, inc/10 - FIDE Rapid Rated
No playing up!
MONTHLY PRIZES
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The top adult per section wins a $25 USCF Sales Gift Card.
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The top junior (U18) per section wins a $25 USCF Sales Gift Card.
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Perfect scores receive a 3-month CCC membership extension.
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See Special Notes for tiebreaks.
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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All sections are FIDE-rated - FIDE rules apply, except for US Chess penalties for cell phone infractions.
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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 to ensure close matchups.
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TNA is a monthly tournament - the rating report is submitted on the last Tuesday of the month, and a new event begins on the first Tuesday of each month. TNA events may be 4 or 5 rounds depending on the month.
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All equipment provided.
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Players who no-show forfeit without notice may be restricted from future events.
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Prizes are not split - they are awarded based on tiebreaks:
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Most games played
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Lower rating
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