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2025 Charlotte Winter Classic Blitz (18 Jan 2025, Charlotte, NC, USA)
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The Charlotte Winter Classic Blitz is a oneβday blitz companion to the Winter Classic norm event, offering fastβpaced action against a strong field.
π Event Details
| π Date | 18 January 2025 (Saturday) |
| π Location | Charlotte, North Carolina, USA |
| ποΈ Venue | Charlotte Chess Center & Scholastic Academy |
| π Tournament Type | FIDE & US Chess rated (Blitz) |
| 𧩠Tournament System | Swiss System |
| π’ Number of Rounds | 9 (doubleβround format possible) |
| β±οΈ Time Control | 3+2 |
𧩠Sections / Groups
- Open Blitz β dualβrated FIDE & USCF.
- Additional class sections may be created depending on entries.
β±οΈ Time Control & Tournament System
- System: Swiss (typically 9 rounds).
- Control: 3 minutes with 2βsecond increment.
π Schedule
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 18 | Checkβin | Morning |
| Jan 18 | Rounds 1β9 | 12:00 PM β 4:00 PM |
| Jan 18 | Awards | 4:30 PM |
π§Ύ Registration & Fees
- Online & onβsite entry; discount for Winter Classic players.
- FIDE ID required for FIDE rating.
π’ Organizer
Charlotte Chess Center & Scholastic Academy (CCC&SA) β leading US organizer of norm and FIDEβrated events.
ποΈ Venue
Professional playing space with experienced staff and broadcast facilities.
ποΈ Accommodation
- Partner hotels and many options within 10β15 minutes.
π How to Get There
- By Air: CLT ~20 minutes.
- By Car: Iβ85 & Iβ77 corridors.
π§Ύ Additional Information
- Open to all ages and ratings; cash prizes and trophies.
Fast, fun, and fiercely competitive β sharpen your skills and enjoy a premier blitz festival.
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