Women & Girls’ Community Chess Tournament
Women & Girls’ Community Chess Tournament
Charlotte Chess Center - Main/South
OVERVIEW
Welcome to a fun day of chess, community, and confidence building! This tournament is for women and girls of all ages and skill levels. If you know how the pieces move, you are ready to play.
No rating? No problem. This event is completely unrated. That means you get the fun of a real tournament without any of the stress or official ranking points. It is a friendly, supportive space where you can relax, learn, and play.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
ELIGIBILITY
- Women and girls of all ages
FORMAT
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4 Rounds, Non-Elimination
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Time Control: 10 minutes + 5-second increment per move
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Unrated - No memberships required
SECTIONS
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Women’s Section (18+ Adults)
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High School Girls Section (Grades 9–12)
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Elementary/Middle School Girls Section (Grades K–8)
PRIZES
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Women’s Section: Top 3 Plaques
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High School Girls Section: Top 3 Trophies
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Elementary/Middle School Girls Section: Top 5 Trophies
SCHEDULE
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3:20 PM — Round 1
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4:00 PM — Round 2
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4:40 PM — Snack Break
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5:20 PM — Round 3
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6:00 PM — Round 4
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6:30 PM — Awards, photos, and closing
REGISTRATION
- FREE Entry - Courtesy of the CCC and Empower Intern-Led "Women in Chess" program.
- Please enroll ahead of time online.
- Limited to first 62 players
SPECIAL NOTES
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US Chess live ratings used for pairings and sections.
- Note: The event is unrated but ratings will be used for initial ranking.
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US Chess Standard Tiebreaks used for prize distribution.
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Byes: If you need to skip a round, you can request half-point byes for up to 2 rounds. Byes must be requested at registration or via email before the tournament starts. Once the tournament begins, all requested byes are 0 points. If you plan to play all rounds, do not request any byes.
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All equipment provided.