OVERVIEW

WAQ is a 3-round US Chess-rated tournament open to all players. Quads, which group players in sections of 4 by their rating level, are a great way for players to get closer matchups for a fun and competitive challenge, and a great opportunity to play 3 rated games in one night!

WHERE

Charlotte Chess Center - Main/South

10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E

Charlotte, NC 28226

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

• Participants must be members of US Chess.

• Open to all participants - no age or rating restrictions.

• Limited to the first 60 players to register.

• Online registration only.

• Registration closes 15 minutes prior to round 1 if not already full.

HOW IT WORKS

• 3 US Chess rated games every Wednesday night

  • The top 7 quads (A-G) are also submitted for FIDE rapid rating

• Quad format - players are placed into groups of 4 by their current "live" US chess rating to ensure close matchups

*Minor roster shifts to avoid family member pairings may be possible

ROUND TIMES

Round 1: 7:00pm

Round 2: ASAP

Round 3: ASAP

End Time: Between 9:00-10:00pm depending on quad level.

TIME CONTROL

G/20; inc/10

20 minutes per player plus a 10 second increment per move

PRIZES

$50 to the winner of each quad; $60 for perfect 3-0 score

This is a CCC Grand Prix event!

ENTRY FEE

Players Rated 2000+: Free Entry ($25 deducted from prize)

CCC Members: $25

Non-Members: $30

CONTACT

events@charlottechesscenter.org

For contact during the event email (above) or call 980-265-1156