U800 Wednesdays - 2nd Shift
U800 Wednesdays - 2nd Shift
Charlotte Chess Center - North
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OVERVIEW
Under 800 Wednesdays is a free, 1 round per week, US Chess rated tournament for K-8 players (13 and under) currently rated under 800 or unrated. U800 Wednesdays is held every Wednesday at CCC North. This is the second shift to an effort to accomodate more students who want to play.
WHEN
Every Wednesday
Start Time: 7:30pm
End Time: ~8:15pm
WHERE
Charlotte Chess Center - North
10211 Prosperity Park Drive, Suite 230
Charlotte, NC 28269
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
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Open to K-8 participants (ages 13 and under)
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Players must be rated under 800
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Unrated players who wish to establish a rating are welcome to play.
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Participants must be members of US Chess
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Need a US Chess Membership? Purchase through the CCC and save!
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Participants must be members of the CCC.
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Limited to first 16 players to register.
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Online registration only.
HOW IT WORKS
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Parents strongly encouraged to drop off.
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Students play one rated game per week.
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Each registration is only for the next round.
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The event is submitted for rating monthly on the final Wednesday of the month.
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Students may choose to get their game analyzed by a CCC coach.
SECTIONS
Under 800
Under 400/Unrated
TIME CONTROL
G/35, inc/10
35 minutes per player plus a 10 second increment per move.
PRIZES
The top player in each section will receive a trophy!
See special notes below for tiebreak information.
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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Tournament Directors 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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This is a monthly tournament - the rating report is submitted on the last Wednesday of the month, and a new event begins on the first Wednesday of each month.
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All players must use CCC equipment - weighted sets and digital clocks provided
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Players who no-show forfeit without notice may not be permitted to play in future events.
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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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