The Charlotte Chess Center offers comprehensive chess education programs designed to serve students of all skill levels, from complete beginners to highly rated competitive players. Their nationally recognized program features instruction by grandmasters and chess masters, with a professionally designed curriculum that has earned two national chess awards and serves over 60 schools in the Greater Charlotte Area. The center operates multiple locations and provides both summer camps and year-roundThe Charlotte Chess Center offers comprehensive chess education programs designed to serve students of all skill levels, from complete beginners to highly rated competitive players. Their nationally recognized program features instruction by grandmasters and chess masters, with a professionally designed curriculum that has earned two national chess awards and serves over 60 schools in the Greater Charlotte Area. The center operates multiple locations and provides both summer camps and year-round Academy Classes, ensuring personalized attention with approximately 12:1 student-teacher ratios.
Their summer camp offerings include three distinct programs: Junior Master Camps for beginners and unrated players, Master Tour Camps for rated players, and the elite Junior Elite Camp for advanced students with ratings between 1500-1900. Students benefit from structured curriculum lessons, rated tournament games that count for both US Chess and FIDE ratings, ChessKid gold membership access, and custom leaderboard progress tracking. Advanced students who graduate from the Grandmaster Class level become eligible for the Elite Chess Team, which provides subsidized training and free gear, making this program particularly attractive for serious chess students looking to compete at higher levels.
Key Highlights
Instruction by grandmasters and chess masters
Three skill-based camp levels from beginner to elite (1500-1900 rating)
Nationally recognized program serving 60+ schools in Greater Charlotte
Special Features
Led by grandmasters and chess masters
Nationally recognized with two national chess awards
Serves over 60 schools in Greater Charlotte Area
Programs organized by chess rating rather than age
Elite Chess Team opportunity for advanced students
Both US Chess and FIDE rated tournament games
Custom leaderboard progress tracking system
ChessKid partnership with gold membership access
Multiple locations in Charlotte Metro Area
Small class sizes with 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Activities
Chess instruction at various skill levelsStructured curriculum lessonsRated chess games (G/60+10)US Chess and FIDE rated tournament gamesGame analysisTactical warmupChess tournaments and competitionsChessKid gold membership accessCustom leaderboard progress trackingAdvanced chess training for rated playersBeginner chess instructionElite Chess Team trainingSubsidized training for Elite Team membersOnline and in-person classesSupplemental home practice resourcesFun activitiesUS Chess integration
Best For
Chess enthusiasts of all levels seeking serious skill development, from complete beginners to highly rated competitive players (up to 1900 rating)
Parent Considerations
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