Open tournaments · North Carolina

2026 US Masters

Name: 2026 US Masters
Start: 2026-11-25
End: 2026-11-29
Location: Hilton Charlotte University Place

Nine-round national master event offering title-norm opportunities. Players who do not qualify can choose the concurrent NC Open.

Nov 25–29, 2026

Charlotte, North Carolina

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At a glance

Dates: Nov 25–29, 2026
Location: Hilton Charlotte University Place · 8629 JM Keynes Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262
Organiser: Charlotte Chess Center
Eligibility: Restricted entry: established 2200+ US Chess/FIDE, qualifying NM/FM/WFM or higher titles, or juniors meeting the published dual-rating thresholds. See all eligibility rules.
Rating: US Chess and FIDE; GM/IM/WGM/WIM norms available
Time control: G/80; +30
Entry fees: Not listed in this guide. Check the latest official notice and registration page.
Sections: One section
Schedules: Review exact round times, registration deadlines, and alternate schedules on the organiser’s site. Times follow the venue’s local time zone.

From the source: Online registration closes Nov 25 at 4pm local time. This event is not suitable for beginners.

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At a glance

Dates

Nov 25–29, 2026

Location

Hilton Charlotte University Place · 8629 JM Keynes Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262

Organiser

Charlotte Chess Center

Eligibility

Restricted entry: established 2200+ US Chess/FIDE, qualifying NM/FM/WFM or higher titles, or juniors meeting the published dual-rating thresholds. See all eligibility rules.

Rating

US Chess and FIDE; GM/IM/WGM/WIM norms available

Time control

G/80; +30

Entry fees

Not listed in this guide. Check the latest official notice and registration page.

Sections

One section

Schedules

Review exact round times, registration deadlines, and alternate schedules on the organiser’s site. Times follow the venue’s local time zone.

From the source: Online registration closes Nov 25 at 4pm local time. This event is not suitable for beginners.