Elite Chess Team
FORMAT
The CCC will provide a subsidized training program for students (17 and under) with ratings over 1500. The CCC's top instructors will lead the instruction to provide regular high level training.
WHERE
Elite Team is now offered at both our North and Main/South Campuses!
CCC Main/South Location
10700 Kettering Drive, Ste E
Charlotte, NC 28226
CCC North Location
10211 Prosperity Park Drive
Ste 230 (floor 2)
Charlotte, NC 28269
WHEN
CCC Main/South
Wednesdays from 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beginning January 29, 2025
Couple the training with the Wednesday Action Quads event!
CCC North Location
Sundays from 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beginning February 2, 2025
Couple the training with the Sunday Afternoon Classical event!
QUALIFICATIONS
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Peak US Chess regular rating of 1500+
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Must be active CCC member
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Must be 17 years old or younger
EXPECTATIONS
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Students must attend 80% of meetings
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Play at least 1 CCC event a month
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Wear Elite Chess Team gear when playing in tournaments
GOALS
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To increase the number of titled junior players emerging from Charlotte
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To help subsidize the cost to parents for high level chess training
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To motivate students to reach their maximum potential
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To build team spirit and camaraderie between the area's top junior players
COACHING
The Elite Team will be led by GMs Kayden Troff and Oleksandr Bortnyk who have both extensive playing and coaching experience. Other guest instructors may also join and include: GM Daniel Naroditsky, GM Ashwin Jayaram, FM Peter Giannatos, and NM Dominique Myers.
RESOURCES/SPONSOR
The CCC has partnered with Chess.com to provide courses to students on the Elite Chess Team. These come at no additional cost to the student and are great resources for self study.
FEES
This program is being subsidized by the CCC. We ask that parents pay a yearly fee as a commitment to the program. The fee includes the weekly training, supplemental materials, and custom team gear.
Cost for yearly program beginning in 2025: $500/year
Invites have been sent out for this semester. First enrollment ends February 2. Afterward, enrollment will not reopen until June.
If you are interested in joining the team, please email classes@charlottechesscenter.org