EMPOWERING THROUGH CHESS
The Charlotte Chess Center & Scholastic Academy, founded in March of 2014, serves to provide chess players of all ages and skill levels the necessary resources to both learn and play.
WHY CHESS?
Chess can assist in the enhancement of life skills and brain development. There are many benefits to playing chess which include: improved reading and writing skills, improved creativity, increased problem solving ability and enhanced planning and foresight ability.
CURRENT CCCSA SERVICES
OTB Play
The CCCSA is beginning to host regular in-person tournaments and club events.
Over-the-board (OTB) events are slowly being added to the calendar.
Keep up with our official events calendar.
In-Person Camps
In-Person camps are being added for the summer.
Full-day options for advanced students and half-day options for beginner students.
See camps in-person camps page for more.
School Programs
The CCCSA is currently creating its school programs calendar for the 2021-22 year.
The CCCSA provides school program enrichment to over 40 Charlotte area schools.
Bring chess to your school today!
In-Person Classes
In-Person Academy Classes Are Back!
Our highly structured classes, led by the top instructors in the Southeast, are now offered in-person on Sundays.
Classes begin in September - Register Now
Online Classes
Tired of pre-recorded classes?
Try the CCCSA's live and interactive academy weeknight classes.
Led by masters, the CCCSA's staff is well equipped to provide the highest quality instruction.