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SUMMARY:2026 North Carolina K-12 Championship - Friday February 27 - Sunday March 01\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.charlottechesscenter.org/events/nck12 \nOVERVIEW\nThe 2026 NC K-12 Championship is the official North Carolina state scholastic championship\, and is the qualifier for several US Chess National Invitationals.  It will award over 150 trophies.   \n \nThere is a registration cap of 500 players – registration will close once capacity is reached. \n \n \nWHEN\nFebruary 27 – March 1\, 2026 \n  \nFriday\, February 27: Blitz tournament and suggested arrival \nSaturday\, February 28: K-1 Section and Bughouse \nSaturday\, February 28 – Sunday\, March 1: K-12\, K-8\, K-5\, K-3 Sections \n \n \nWHERE\nHilton Charlotte University Place \n8629 JM Keynes Drive \nCharlotte\, NC 28262 \nFree Internet\, Free Parking \n​ \n \n​HOTEL BOOKING\n$134/Night – 1 King or 2 Doubles \nBooking Link – Book ASAP \n \n \nREGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS\n\n\nOnly scholastic players (K-12) who live or attend school in North Carolina are permitted to play. \n\n\nPlayers are requested to ensure that their state is listed as “NC” with US Chess. \n\n\n\n\nIf your school is not listed on the online registration portal\, send an email to: events@charlottechesscenter.org. \n\n\nNo unrated players in K-3 or higher sections. \n\n\nExcept for the K-1 section\, all players must have a US Chess Over-the-Board Regular Rating based on at least 4 rated games. Quick\, blitz\, and online ratings are not accepted. No exceptions. \n\n\nUnrated players in K-3 or above may register early\, but must complete the 4 game requirement before the tournament\, or they will be removed without a refund. \n\n\n\n\nUS Chess membership is required for all players.  Membership renewal is not handled by the organizers and must be done before the tournament. \n\n\nRegistration is online only. No mailed or on-site entries. \n\n\nRegistration cap – 500 players. \n\n\nRegistration will close when we are full. \n\n\nIf we are not full\, registration will close at 6:30pm on Friday\, February 27. \n\n\nOrganizers reserve the right to accept limited entries past 500 depending on specific space constraints. \n\n\n\n\nSide event registration: \n\n\nBlitz – online or on-site by 6:30pm Friday. \n\n\nBughouse – on-site only by 6:30pm Saturday. \n\n\n\n\nUse this link to change sections or other information for a player you have already registered. \n\n\nWe have a strict no parent/spectator policy during play. See the full policy below. By registering\, you acknowledge that parents and coaches will not be able to see their children during play. \n\n\n \n \nSECTIONS AND TIME CONTROLS\nAll sections are 2 days (Sat/Sun) except for K-1 (Saturday only) \n \nPlayers are strongly suggested to play in the section as determined by their grade/age\, not their rating. \n\n\nFor example\, a 3rd grader rated 700 should play K-3 Championship\, not K-5 U900\, K-5 Championship\, etc. \n\n\n \nK-12 Championship: 5 rounds. Rounds 1-3: G/60\, inc/5. Rounds 4-5: G/75\, inc/5. \n \nK-12 Under 1500: 5 rounds. Rounds 1-3: G/60\, inc/5. Rounds 4-5: G/75\, inc/5. \n \nK-8 Championship: 5 rounds. Rounds 1-3: G/60\, inc/5. Rounds 4-5: G/75\, inc/5. \n \nK-8 Under 1200: 5 rounds. Rounds 1-3: G/60\, inc/5. Rounds 4-5: G/75\, inc/5. \n \nK-5 Championship: 6 rounds. G/45\, inc/5. \n \nK-5 Under 900: 6 rounds\, G/45\, inc/5. \n \nK-3 Championship: 6 rounds\, G/45\, inc/5. \n \nK-3 Under 600: 6 rounds\, G/45\, inc/5. \n \nK-1: Saturday only\, 6 rounds. G/25\, inc/5. \n \nBlitz: Friday night. K-12 and K-5 Sections – 4 double rounds (8 games). G/5\, inc/0. \n \nBughouse: Saturday night. K-12 and K-5 Sections – 5 double rounds (10 games). G/3\, inc/0. \n  \n \nSCHEDULE\n \nK-12 Champ\, K-12 U1500\, K-8 Champ\, K-8 U1200 \n\n\nSaturday Round Start Times: 10:00am\, 1:00pm\, 4:00pm \n\n\nSunday Round Start Times: 9:30am\, 1:00pm \n\n\nAwards Ceremony: Sunday 4:00pm \n\n\n \nK-5 Champ\, K-5 U900\, K-3 Champ\, K-3 U600 \n\n\nSaturday Round Start Times: 9:30am\, 12:00pm\, 2:30pm \n\n\nSunday Round Start Times: 9:00am\, 11:30am\, 2:00pm \n\n\nAwards Ceremony: Sunday 4:00pm \n\n\n \nK-1 (Saturday only) \n\n\nSaturday Round Start Times: 10:30am\, 11:30am\, 1:00pm\, 2:00pm\, 3:00pm\, 4:00pm \n\n\nK-1 Awards Ceremony: Saturday 5:00pm \n\n\n \nBlitz: Friday 7:00-8:30pm\, blitz awards 8:45pm. \n \nBughouse: Saturday 7:00-8:30pm\, bughouse awards 8:45pm. \n​ \n \nAWARDS\n \nK-12 Championship \nTrophies to top 10 players \nTrophies to top 3 teams \n1st Place qualifies to Denker High School National Invitational (see regulations below) \n \nK-12 Under 1500 \nTrophies to top 10 players \nTrophies to top 3 teams \n​ \nK-8 Championship \nTrophies to top 10 players \nTrophies to top 3 teams \n1st Place qualifies to Barber Middle School National Invitational (see regulations below) \n  \nK-8 Under 1200 \nTrophies to top 10 players \nTrophies to top 3 teams \n  \nK-5 Championship \nTrophies to top 15 players \nTrophies to top 3 teams \n1st Place qualifies to Rockefeller K-5 National Invitational (see regulations below) \n \nK-5 Under 900 \nTrophies to top 15 players \nTrophies to top 3 teams \n  \nK-3 Championship \nTrophies to top 10 players \nTrophies to top 3 teams \n1st Place qualifies to Ashley K-3 National Invitational (see regulations below) \n  \nK-3 Under 600 \nTrophies to top 10 players \nTrophies to top 3 teams \n  \nK-1 \nTrophies to top 10 players \nMedals to all players \nTrophies to top 3 teams \n  \nBlitz \nTrophies to top 5 players in each section (K-12\, K-5) \nTrophies to top 2 teams in each section \n  \nBughouse \nTrophies to top 5 teams (2 trophies per team) in both sections (K-12\, K-5) \n  \n​All trophies must be claimed on-site. No mailed awards. \n \n \nENTRY FEES\n \nNC K-12 Main Event \n\n\n$89 online by February 20 \n\n\n$110 online after February 20 \n\n\n$30 K-1 to K-3 re-entry: on-site only by Saturday 7:30pm. \n\n\n \nSide Events \n\n\nBlitz: $30 online by February 20\, $40 online after February 20\, $50 on-site. All blitz registration closes Friday 6:30pm. \n\n\nBughouse: $40 per team\, on-site registration only.  Bughouse registration closes Saturday 6:30pm. \n\n\n \n \nVOLUNTEERS\nThe CCC is looking for volunteers to help with scorekeeping and setup – no experience necessary! Please contact events@charlottechesscenter.org if you can assist. \n \n \nCONTACT\nevents@charlottechesscenter.org \n \nUse this link to change sections or other information for a player you have already registered. \n \nUse this link to withdraw (cancel) from the event. \n 
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/2026-north-carolina-k-12-championship-friday-february-27-sunday-march-01-2026/
LOCATION:Hilton Charlotte University Place\, 8629 JM Keynes Drive\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28262\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kings and Queens - Practice Tournament - Piscataway\, NJ - Friday\, February 27\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://chesskq.com/tournament \nhttps://chesskq.com/tournament-detail?tournamentId=663a12ca48fbf88c55ec342d \n\n\nPractice Tournament – Piscataway\, NJ\nLocation: 1030 Stelton Rd Suite 201 Piscataway NJ 08854 \n\n\n\nUpcoming Tournament Dates \n\n\n\nFebruary 6\, 2026\nFebruary 27\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSections: \nBeginner / Under 300 | Registration Fees: $10\nRounds Timing:Check in extra information\nTime Control:G 10\nUnder 800 | Registration Fees: $10\nRounds Timing:Check extra information\nTime Control:G 10\n\n\nRegistration Information: Anyone who registers but cannot attend should text their withdrawal to 908-286-0720 or e-mail sdlorimor@comcast.net by 6pm on the day of the tournament. Repeated no-showers without notification may be denied entry to future events. \nExtra Information: Round 1 at 6:30pm\, Round 2 and 3 ASAP This tournament is free for all currently registered Chess Kings & Queens students! Parents of active CK&Q students can log in to their Parent Account to register for free. For outside players (including former CK&Q students)\, there is a $10 registration fee. \n\n\nSections:Beginner / Under 300 | Registration Fees: $10 \n\n\nTime ControlG 10 \n\n\n\nPrizes: \n\nTop three prize winners in each section will get medals \n\n\nUnder 800 | Registration Fees: $10 \n\n\nTime ControlG 10 \n\n\n\nPrizes: \n\nTop three get trophies/medals \n\n\n\n\nLocation:1030 Stelton Rd Suite 201 Piscataway NJ 08854
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/kings-and-queens-practice-tournament-piscataway-nj-friday-february-27-2026/
LOCATION:Kings and Queens – Piscataway\, NJ\, 1030 Stelton Rd Suite 201\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
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SUMMARY:George Washington Open - February 27 – March 1 or February 28 – March 1\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:https://www.chesstour.com/gwo26.htm \n10th annual \nGEORGE WASHINGTON OPEN\nFebruary 27 – March 1 or February 28 – March 1\, 2026\nWashington Dulles Marriott Hotel\, Dulles\, Virginia \n   US Chess Grand Prix Points: 120 (enhanced) \n \n        10th annual George Washington Open. 5-round Swiss-System tournament\, 40/80\, SD/30; d30 (2-day option\, rounds 1-2 G/60\, d10)\, Washington Dulles Marriott Hotel\, 45020 Aviation Drive\, Dulles\, VA 20166 (about 28 miles from Washington).  Free parking\, free shuttle to Dulles Airport and to Metro subway. \n\n$17\,000 TOTAL GUARANTEED PRIZE FUND IN 5 SECTIONS! \n\n      Major Section (1900/up): $2000-1000-600-400\, clear or tiebreak 1st $100 bonus\, top USCF Under 2300 (no Unr) $600-300. FIDE- rated. See peakrating.us for rules regarding playing up.  \nUnder 2100 Section: $1300-700-400-200\, top Under 1900 (no Unr) $600-300.  FIDE-rated.\n      Under 1800 Section: $1200-600-300-200\, top Under 1600 (no Unr) $500-250.\n      Under 1500 Section: $1000-500-300-150\, top Under 1300 (no Unr) $400-200.\n      Under 1200 Section: $700-400-300-200\, top Under 1000 (no Unr) $200-100. \n  \nUnrated may not win over $100 in U1200\, $200 U1500\, $400 U1800; balance goes to next player(s) in line. \nCannot play below USCF Online Regular Rating minus 100 points. \n\nBIGGEST UPSET BONUS PRIZE: Free Entry to 2026 World Open in DC to biggest individual upset among all rounds and sections (upset prize does not include any additional entry fee surcharges\, based on players’ ratings\, for players who elect to play up in World Open\, Open Section but who are eligible for a lower section). \n\nMIXED DOUBLES BONUS PRIZES: Best male+female 2-player team combined score among all sections: $500-300-200. Team must average under 2200; may play in different sections and schedules; register (no extra fee) by 2 pm Sat. Prize limits do not apply to Mixed Doubles team prizes. \n\nTop 4 sections entry fee: $123 online at chessaction.com by 2/24\, $140 later online or at site (no checks\, credit cards OK) until 1 hour before round 1. \n\nUnder 1200 Section entry fee: All $20 less than top 4 sections entry fee. \n\nAll sections: Re-entry $60\, not available to go from Major to Major. GMs\, IMs & WGMs free in Major; $100 deducted from prize.   \nSpecial 1-year USCF dues with magazine if paid online with entry: Adult $54\, Senior (age 65+) $48\, Young Adult $33\, Youth $24. USCF membership is required. \n\nForeign player rating info              Prizewinner tax info              CCA electronic devices rules \n\nPLAYERS MAY NOT POSESS CELLPHONES DURING PLAY. Please leave your phone home\, or in your hotel room or car\, or in a bag at your table. \nFor all tournaments\, adjusted FIDE or foreign ratings\, if higher than USCF\, may be used. Players must disclose FIDE or foreign ratings when entering\, or may later be expelled. Other over the board ratings such as club\, league\, scholastic\, state or province\, etc\, adjusted if appropriate\, may be used at our discretion if above USCF.  No rating below the latest official USCF rating\, on the list corresponding to the ending date of the tournament\, will be used. For 9 round events offering title norm possibilities\, FIDE ratings are used. Click here for further details.  \nRatings: March official USCF ratings used. USCF Online Regular rating or unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated\, or to qualify for Major (see peakrating.us). Players must reveal foreign\, FIDE and other over the board ratings\, and these ratings\, adjusted if necessary\, may be used if higher than USCF. See also above.    \n3-day schedule: Reg. ends Fri 6 pm\, rds. Fri 7 pm\, Sat 11 am & 5 pm\, Sun 10 am & 3:30 pm.\n2-day schedule: Reg. ends Sat. 10 am\, rds Sat 11 am\, 2 pm & 5 pm\, Sun 10 am & 3:30 pm. \nHalf point byes: OK all\, limit 2\, must commit before round 2. \n\nHotel rates: $133-133\, use this link (also posted at chessevents.us or call 703-471-9500 and mention Chess Rate); reserve by 2/5 or rate may go up. \n\nCar rental: Avis\, 800-331-1600\, AWD D657633\, or reserve car online through chesstour.com. \nEntry: chessaction.com. No mail entries. Questions: www.chesstour.com\, director@chess.us. Entries posted at chessaction.com (click “entry list” after entering). \n\nBRING SET\, BOARD\, CLOCK IF POSSIBLE- NONE SUPPLIED. \n\nBLITZ TOURNAMENT  Saturday 9:30 pm\, enter onsite Saturday by 9:10 pm.
URL:https://officialchess.org/event/george-washington-open-february-27-march-1-or-february-28-march-1-2026/
LOCATION:Washington Dulles Marriott Hotel\, 45020 Aviation Drive\, Dulles\, VA\, 20166\, United States
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