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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.
WHEN
Every Wednesday, 7:00 - 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 44 players to register.
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Online registration only.
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Registration closes 30 minutes prior to round 1 if not already full.
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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