2024 NC Open
OVERVIEW
The 2024 NC Open is a 6 round tournament held over Thanksgiving Weekend. The NCO features a $13,000 guaranteed prize fund in 7 sections. The event runs alongside the 2024 US Masters, a premier national event which is headlined by GM Fabiano Caruana, the #3 player in the world.
In addition to the main events, side events include the free $2,000 Blitz and a single-day scholastic (K-8) tournament. Throughout the weekend, participants may enjoy free game analysis, lectures, and blitz challenges with guest VIP GM Daniel Naroditsky!
Enjoy your stay at the beautiful Westin nestled in uptown Charlotte. Great options for dining, entertainment, and much more nearby.
WHEN
Main Event
November 29 – December 1, 2024 – Various playing schedules available
Side Events
Friday – 1-day K-8 scholastic (u700) – see details here
Saturday – $2,000 Blitz – see details here
VIP events held entire weekend – details below
WHERE
The Westin Charlotte
601 S College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
HOTEL BOOKING
The Westin Charlotte – Host Hotel
$129/Night – King and 2 Queen Options
Booking link – Book by November 12
PARKING
REGISTRATION
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Online registration strongly recommended
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All registration closes 1 hour before round 1 start time
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On-Site Registration
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3-Day Schedule: Friday 9:00-9:30am
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2-Day and Re-Entry: Saturday 8:30am-9:00am
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TIME CONTROLS
3-Day Schedule: G/100, inc/10
2-Day Schedule Rounds 1-3 at G/20, inc/10, then merge with 3-day
$13,000 GUARANTEED IN PRIZES
Championship – FIDE Rated – 40 Grand Prix Points
$1200 + plaque – 600 – 400 – 200
Under 2000 – FIDE Rated
$1000 + plaque – 500 – 300 – 200
Under 1800 – FIDE Rated
$1000 + plaque – 500 – 300 – 200
Under 1600
$800 + plaque – 400 – 300 – 200
Under 1400
$800 + plaque – 400 – 300 – 200
Under 1200
$700 + plaque – 400 – 300 – 200
Under 1000
$700 + plaque – 400 – 300 – 200
100-point rule applies for “playing up” a section – see Special Notes at bottom of page.
SCHEDULE
3-Day Schedule – 6 Rounds
Friday: 10:45am & 4:00pm
Saturday: 10:45am & 4:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am & 2:30pm
2-Day Schedule – 6 Rounds
Saturday: 10:45am, 12:15pm, 1:45pm, then merge with 3-day schedule Saturday at 4:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am & 2:30pm
SIDE EVENTS
VIP – GM Daniel Naroditsky
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Game analysis, blitz challenges, lectures.
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Exact schedule TBD
K-8 Under 700 Scholastic
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Friday, November 29
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Starts at 10:15am
FREE $2,000 Blitz
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Saturday, November 30
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Starts at 9:00pm
ENTRY FEES
$140 by November 12
$155 by November 21
$170 after November 21
CONTACT
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For questions/concerns prior to the event: events@charlottechesscenter.org
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