Stunning Views and Championship Chess
The Date: APRIL 1, 2023
The Venue:
High atop The Capstone Building on the University of South Carolina campus, you'll play every game with a stunning view as the floor rotates beneath you, giving you a complete 360° vantage of Columbia. Learn more about the venue's interesting history.
The Stakes:
$3,000 in Guaranteed Prizes, 15 Grand Prix points, open to players from all states. The titles of South Carolina Rapid Champion and South Carolina Blitz Champion and their respective trophies will be awarded for the top South Carolina Player in the Championship sections.
The Format and Schedule:
SC Rapid Championship
7-Round Swiss, G/15;d5.
Three Sections: Championship (Open to anyone); U1600; U1000
Schedule:
- Round 1: 9:30 a.m., Rounds 2 and 3 as soon thereafter as possible.
- Break
- Round 4: 1:00 p.m., Rounds 5-7 as soon thereafter as possible.
SC Blitz Championship
7-Round Double Swiss (each pairing will play two games of alternating color); G/3;+2
Three Sections: Championship (Open to anyone); U1600; U1000
Schedule
- Round 1: 7:00 p.m., Rounds 2-7 as soon thereafter as possible.
- Estimated completion around 10:00 p.m.
Registration
Players have the option of competing in the Rapid Championship, Blitz Championship, or both.
Rates:
- $70 Rapid and Blitz; $65 Rapid Only; $30 Blitz Only
- Titled Players Free (NM and above, standard entry for Rapid or Blitz deducted from prizes)
The Prizes:
- $3000 in Guaranteed Prizes and Two Titles
SC Rapid Championship
$2000 Prize Fund
Championship Section (Rapid)
- Top SC Player wins Trophy (depicted) and Title of "SC Rapid Champion"
- Cash Prizes (all states eligible): 1st Place: $400 (10 Grand Prix Points), 2nd Place: $260 (5 Grand Prix Points), 3rd Place: $140.
U1600 Section (Rapid)
- Top SC Player wins Plaque as "SC U1600 Rapid Champion"
- Cash Prizes (all states eligible): 1st Place: $300, 2nd Place: $200, 3rd Place $100.
U1000 Section (Rapid)
- Top SC Player wins Plaque as "SC U1000 Rapid Champion"
- Cash Prizes (all states eligible): 1st Place: $300, 2nd Place: $200, 3rd Place $100.
SC Blitz Championship
$1000 Prize Fund
Championship Section (Blitz)
- Top SC Player wins Trophy (depicted) and Title of "SC Blitz Champion"
- Cash Prizes (all states eligible): 1st Place: $200, 2nd Place: $130, 3rd Place: $70.
U1600 Section (Blitz)
- Top SC Player wins Plaque as "SC U1600 Blitz Champion"
- Cash Prizes (all states eligible): 1st Place: $150, 2nd Place: $100, 3rd Place: $50.
U1000 Section (Blitz)
- Top SC Player wins Plaque as "SC U1000 Blitz Champion"
- Cash Prizes (all states eligible): 1st Place: $150, 2nd Place $100, 3rd Place $50.
