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Register in advance using a major credit card or PayPal. Early registration discount available until Friday, April 19 at 11:59pm. Click here to register now!
On-site registration: 9:00-9:50 am. Registration will close promptly at 9:50. Registrations after 9:50 will receive a half-point bye for Round 1. No exceptions! This is to ensure a timely start to the first round. Register in advance to avoid the stress!
FREE door prizes will be given away at 10:00am! (Limit one per player; you must be present to win.)
Open to all |
Under 1600 |
Under 1000 & Unrated |
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| Prizes: | 2nd: $40 U2000: $50 U1800: $50 |
2nd: $40 U1400: $50 U1200: $50 |
Top U700, Top U400, and Top Unrated |
| Format: | 4-round Swiss | 4-round Swiss | 4-round Swiss |
| Rating system: | Regular rated | Regular rated | Regular & Quick rated |
| Time control: | Game/65 + 5 sec delay | Game/65 + 5 sec delay | Game/30 + 5 sec delay |
| Round Times: | 10:00 - 1:00 - 3:30 - 5:50 | 10:00 - 1:00 - 3:30 - 5:50 | 10:00 - 11:15 - 1:00 - 2:15 |
| Entry fee: | $18 if paid by April 19, $20 at site | $18 if paid by April 19, $20 at site | $10 if paid by April 19, $12 at site |
| Special info: | Prizes are based on 14 players in the section. Minimum 50% guaranteed. 50¢ rebate to current NCCA members who complete the playing schedule without withdrawing. | Prizes are based on 14 players in the section. Minimum 50% guaranteed. 50¢ rebate to current NCCA members who complete the playing schedule without withdrawing. | Trophy presentation will be held at approximately 3:15pm. |
Bye policy: One half-point bye is available for any round. But you must request the bye no later than 15 minutes before the scheduled start of Round 2 in your section. After Round 2 begins, your bye request is irrevocable. Players having received a full-point bye in Round 1 are not eligible to request a half-point bye in subsequent rounds.
Other requirements: Current USCF membership is required of all participants.
To register:
- Preferred method is by PayPal. All major credit cards accepted; you do not have to create a PayPal account. Use the link in the sidebar to register.
- Or, register by regular mail. Send payment to Mike Williams, 107 Grandview Drive, Statesville NC 28677.