OVERVIEW

The Charlotte Spring Open is a 5 round classical event with a guaranteed prize fund of $5,000 plus a $500 Saturday evening blitz.  There is a registration cap of 110 players – we expect to sell out so please register well in advance.

The Open is held alongside the CCC Spring GM/IM Norm Invitational.

WHEN

March 29-31, 2024

WHERE

Beautiful Venue in the Heart of Southpark! Walk to Starbucks, Whole Foods and more!

Hilton Garden Inn – Southpark

4808 Sharon Road

Charlotte, NC 28210

(704) 362-5080

​HOTEL BOOKING

Hilton Garden Inn – Southpark

$124 per night single or $134 for double 

Free internet and parking

Booking Link – Reserve by March 1

Homewood Suites – Southpark (overflow hotel)

$149 for King suite with pullout sofa bed

Free internet and parking

Booking Link – Reserve by March 1

ELIGIBILITY

• There is a USCF rating minimum of 1000 to enter, based on March US Chess supplement ratings or a live rating thereafter.

  • This rating minimum applies to all players – adults and kids.

  • Peak ratings are not considered.

• Unrated players and those rated under 1000 should email us to join the waitlist, and may be given a spot if the total attendance does not reach 110 players.

• K-8 players rated under 1500 may play the Rated Scholastic – South held on Saturday, March 30. See events schedule for other options this weekend.

TIME CONTROLS

3-Day Schedule: G/110; inc/10

Rounds 1-2 of 2-day Schedule: G/30, inc/10

$5,000 GUARANTEED IN PRIZES

Championship Section – FIDE Rated

$1000 – 500 – 300

Top U2200: $300

Under 2000 Section – FIDE Rated

$600 – 400 – 200

Top U1700: $250

Under 1600 Section

$600 – 400 – 200

Top U1300: $250

Minimum rating of 1000.  No unrated players.

100-point rule applies for “playing up” a section – see Special Notes at bottom of page.

FREE $500 Blitz​

• Saturday 9:15-10:45pm

• Blitz Registration On-site only, Saturday 5:00-9:00pm – No online blitz registration

• Free blitz entry for players in the Charlotte Spring Open and Norm Invitational.

• Open to all players – $20 on-site blitz entry for those not playing in main events.

• 6 (single) Rounds – USCF regular ratings used for pairings/prizes.

• $500 guaranteed prize fund in one section with class prizes.

• US Chess and FIDE blitz rated. US Chess membership required.

SCHEDULE

3-Day Schedule – 5 Rounds

Friday: 5:00pm

Saturday: 11:00am & 5:00pm

Sunday: 10:00am & 3:00pm

2-Day Schedule – 5 Rounds

Saturday: 11:00am*, 2:00pm*, 5:00pm

Sunday: 10:00am & 3:00pm

*Rounds 1-2 of 2-Day Schedule played at G/30; inc/10 time control, then merge with 3-day schedule, Saturday 5:00pm