Announcing the 2010 NC Open

and on the USCF website. TLA ID: 5414

Labor Day Weekend

$10,000 Prize Fund Unconditionally Guaranteed!

It’s official. The format for the 2010 NC Open has been approved by the board and it will be the most exciting Open we have put on in many years.

You’ll notice many changes in this year’s event. First off is the date. We are moving back to the traditional Labor Day weekend time slot. This should give more of our members a chance to compete. The tourney will be five rounds with an optional Friday night start and Sunday end, so you will still have Monday to take care of that honey-do list and grill some burgers.

The venue is the Holiday Inn Airport in Charlotte. This is a newly remodled property with a comfortable meeting space. There are plenty of restaurants nearby. *see the note below

We think the most noteworthy change for this year’s event will be the value you will receive. For starters, the EF is lowered to $59 in advance for NCCA members. And the prize fund is $10,000. That’s not based on entries. That is unconditionally guaranteed.

The current NCCA board believes that we have the opportunity to make the NC Open one of the premier events in the Southeast. And we intend to do it. Starting now. But we will need your support to make it a reality. So please, take a look at the tournament page and check out the details. If you play competitive chess, you don’t want to miss this tournament. Please join me in supporting this event. Let’s make it happen.

Gary Newsom
NCCA President

* 2010 NC Open Reservations - 7/7/2010
"There are two options to get the special chess rate of $79. Call the hotel (704) 394-4301. Mention the chess tournament and CODE 'NCC'. Using this method, the reservation must be made by the hotel desk clerk. If they put you on hold and send you to an offsite reservation service, you will be informed there are no rooms available in the block. This is not correct. Alternately, you can call Kristen Stella. Her direct line is 704-972-3257. She is in from 9A-5P Mon-Fri. If she doesn’t pick up, leave a message and she will return your call promptly. Any problems, send an e-mail to Gary Newsom"