Class Options
Mondays
5:30pm - 6:30pm Eastern
Wednesdays
5:30pm - 6:30pm Eastern
Thursdays
5:30pm - 6:30pm Eastern
The options listed above are for those taking lessons online. The CCC use modern chess training technology (not simple screen recording) allowing students to attend classes in the most interactive and simple way.
For in-person classes at our North and South locations, see class options here.
Note: Classes meet on the days listed above consistently throughout the year. See class holiday calendar for full year outlook.
Class Details
Coaching
The CCC prides itself on it's highly trained and accomplished staff. All of our coaches live, work, and train in the Charlotte Metro Area ensuring the quality and consistency you would expect from the CCC. Check out our staff here.
Who is this Level Best Suited For?
Students who have graduated from the Beginner Level course. Students who have had formal instruction but possibly even some tournament experience. Unrated players, and those with US Chess ratings under 600, and online ratings under 1000.
Course Topics
Topics taught in the Intermediate Level include, but are not limited to: basic chess tactics, basic chess strategy, abstract checkmate patterns, notation, tournament etiquette, thinking more than 1 move ahead.
Course Goals
When students graduate from the intermediate course, their knowledge and performance will that of a player with a US Chess rating over 600. Students will have been introduced to the fundamentals of chess strategy and tactics.
Materials
All materials are provided for class.
Progression
Considerations for progression include but are not limited to: mastery of topics introduced, completion of homework, class participation and performance.
The CCC's custom leaderboard feature allows instructors to see the amount of effort students are putting in away from class. Instructors will also use the leaderboard tool as a way to monitor student progress.
Once the instructor believes the student is ready to progress, they will notify the parents and classes administrator.
Progress Reports
Parents receive a monthly progress report with key areas of growth and improvement.
Recommendations
Students in the Intermediate Class are encouraged to play rated tournaments. View events calendar here.
Why Is Tournament Chess Important to Learning? Read this Study About Its Correlation To Reading and Math Scores.
Managing Expectations
More insight provided here on what to expect in terms of chess growth.
Enrollment Info
Student Expectations:
Attend the classes scheduled. Complete all assigned homework.
Make-Up Classes:
While students are expected to attend classes chosen at the time of registration, we understand that things come up. If a student must miss a scheduled class, they may notify CCC staff and attend a different day of the equivalent class. Make up classes must be scheduled the week leading up to, or the week just after the missed class.
Cost for Class:
$100.00 / month
Joining Mid-Month?
Students may join during an ongoing month at a prorated fee. Simply enroll now!
Initiation Fee:
$30 one-time fee for students joining the classes for the first time. Includes:
T-Shirt
Car Magnet
6-Month CCC Membership
Class Workbook
Info Folder