17th Annual Class Championship Chess Tournament

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Scholastic Chess Association (CMSCA)

Our tournaments and events are open to all youth from Pre-K through 12th grade! Whether you're homeschooled or attend a public, private, or parochial school, you're welcome to join us—no matter where you're from in the USA.

DATE:
Saturday - December 13, 2025 TIME:
9:00 a.m. ET LOCATION:
14045 Ballantyne Corporate Pl #101, Charlotte, NC 28277 REGISTRATION
Online registration is preferred; registration and payment via Paypal (credit card or bank account) will be accepted through posted deadlines. Registration on site is between 8:15 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. on the date of the tournament. Registration after 8:45 a.m. will result in a 1st round bye. Cash, credit card, and checks accepted. SECTIONS:
- Open (rated 1000 and above): Intermediate and Advanced
- U1000 (Under 1000 rated): Beginners and Intermediate ROUND TIMES:
- Open Section: 9:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m.
- U1000: 9:00 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 2:00 p.m. Award Ceremony to follow the approximate end time of each section. --- TIME CONTROLS:
- Open Section: G/45
- U1000: G/30 FORMAT:
Swiss System RATING SYSTEM:
Quick and Regular ENTRY FEE:
- $25.00 by December 8, 2025
- $30.00 by Tournament Date
- $40.00 Onsite In-Person Registration * Onsite registration available through first round on day of tournament. --- PRIZES: Open Section:
- Top 5 Medals
- Best U1600 Medal
- Best U1400 Medal
- Best U1200 Medal
U1000 Section:
- Top 5 Medals
- Best U750 Medal
- Best U500 Medal
- Best U250 Medal --- BYE REQUESTS:
One half-point bye is allowed, except in the last round. Registration after 8:45 a.m. uses this bye for round one. We must be notified in advance of byes. Byes will be posted for pre-registrations on the web and on the wall charts after each round; correction requests are the responsibility of the player. OTHER INFORMATION:
This tournament is open to all players through high school. All participants must have a USCF membership valid for the duration of the tournament. Membership can be purchased at the tournament. For information on fees or to apply online, visit the USCF website. --- Please note that all terms and conditions are subject to change at any time without notice.

A player may only receive one prize.

In the event of a tie for a prize, the chess tournament software's final standings will determine the winner based on its tiebreak algorithm.

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Register Here:
https://cmsca.org/signup_class1 Preregistration List:
https://cmsca.org/preregistration_class1 Note: You can confirm your registration by checking the preregistration list. To register online to this tournament, you must be a current member of the United States Chess Federation ("USCF") and a USCF Member ID.

  • Don't have a USCF Member ID? We can help you create a US Chess Membership ID on day of tournament. Please enter 00000 if you don't have a US Chess Federation Membership ID.

  • Click here to look up your USCF ID and expiration date.

  • Click here to purchase or renew USCF membership.

  • Please bring chess sets, notation sheets, and clocks (not required).

  • Chess equipment will also be available for purchase on-site at discounted prices (even cheaper than online retailers).

  • Concessions / food will be available for purchase on-site.

  • This is an excellent tournament for both beginners and experienced chess players.

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