Wednesday Action Quads
Charlotte Chess Center - Main/South
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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
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Participants must be members of US Chess.
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Open to all participants - no age or rating restrictions.
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Limited to the first 60 players to register.
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Online registration only.
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Registration closes 15 minutes prior to round 1 if not already full.
HOW IT WORKS
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3 US Chess rated games every Wednesday night
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The top 7 quads (A-G) are also submitted for FIDE rapid rating
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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
SPECIAL NOTES
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All players must be members of US Chess.
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Quad players are not permitted to withdraw mid-event. Forfeiters will not be able to enter future CCC events.
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Refunds: $3 transaction fee until Tuesday (one day before the event), $5 transaction fee for same-day cancellations until 6:30pm.
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Players must withdraw by 6:30 if they are not going to play - no refund for cancellations after 6:30pm.
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All registration closes at 6:45pm.