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2026 Charlotte Elite Camp

Hilton Charlotte University

Full Day

Ratings 1800+

Registration is open!

The camp schedule and other confirmed information is below.

Contact: events@charlottechesscenter.org



OVERVIEW

The Charlotte Chess Center will organize its 9th annual Elite Chess Camp June 15-19, 2026, featuring 4 world-class trainers and dozens of the nation’s top junior players. Effective 2026, we have increased the daily training hours to provide over 30 hours of the highest level of live instruction available in the world.


This is the strongest non-invitational camp in the country - many former Elite campers have gone on to become GMs and IMs.

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WHEN

June 15-19, 2026


Campers are strongly encouraged to couple the camp with the 2026 Carolinas Classic, held just prior to camp at the same venue.


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WHERE

Hilton Charlotte University Place

8629 JM Keynes Drive

Charlotte, NC 28262

$139/Night - Free Internet, Parking

Booking Link - Book ASAP



ELIGIBILITY

  • Due to the high level of chess and maturity required for this camp, there is a minimum student age of 11 years old and minimum USCF/FIDE peak rating requirement of 1800. Do not register if you do not meet the requirements.

    • Adults rated 1800+ are welcome, with the understanding that the average age of campers is usually ~13 years old.

    • Prospective students who do not quite meet the rating or age requirements should email us to join the waitlist.

  • ​Groups are assigned based on age, rating, and experience.  

  • Each day, all 3 groups meet with each instructor for 75 minutes plus a 1-hour practical training positions session and a 75-minute practical exercises session for a total of 6 hours of serious training daily.  Every student will meet with each instructor every day.



SCHEDULE

Time

Activity

8:45 - 9:00am

Arrival

9:00 - 10:00am

Practical Training Positions

10:00 - 10:15am

Break

10:15 - 11:30am

Class with Instructor 1

11:30 - 11:45am

Break

11:45am - 1:00pm

Class with Instructor 2

1:00 - 2:00pm

Lunch (not provided)

2:00 - 3:15pm

Class with Instructor 3

3:15 - 3:45pm

Break

3:45 - 5:00pm

Practical Exercises

After 5:00pm

Pick up / Evening Activities


OPTIONAL EVENING ACTIVITIES

All evening activities included in camper entry fee.

Day

Time

Activity

Location

Mon 6/15

5:15 - 6:30pm

Instructor Simul

On Site

Tue 6/16

6:00 - 9:30pm

Lecture & Tuesday Night Action

CCC Main

Wed 6/17

5:45 - 6:45pm

Lecture

On Site

Thu 6/18

5:15 - 6:30pm

Camp Blitz / Parent Seminar

On Site


INSTRUCTORS

2025 instructors are currently shown - 2026 instructors to be confirmed soon!



GM Judit Polgar

  • Strongest female chess player of all time

  • World Chess Hall of Fame Inductee

  • Broke Bobby Fischer's record as youngest GM (15 years, 4 months) and was ranked World #55 at age 12

  • Peak FIDE rating 2735 (world no. 8)

  • Competed in 2005 FIDE World Championship

GM Peter Leko

  • Winner of Dortmund 2002 to challenge World Champion Kramnik

  • Played world championship match against GM Vladimir Kramnik (tied match, sitting champion retained title)

  • Current coach of current top junior player GM Vincent Keymer

  • Peak FIDE rating 2763 (world no. 4)

  • Well known chess commentator and top trainer

GM Boris Gelfand

  • Winner of 2011 Candidates tournament to challenge World Champion Anand

  • Played FIDE classical world championship match against GM Viswanathan Anand (tied match, lost playoff)

  • Peak FIDE rating 2777 (world no. 3)

  • Well known author and top trainer

GM Daniel Naroditsky

  • Defeated World #2 Fabiano Caruana (2800 FIDE) at 2021 U.S. Championship

  • Peak FIDE rating 2647, peak USCF 2733

  • World Youth Champion and US Junior Champion

  • Chess streamer, commentator, coach, and author

  • Charlotte Chess Center Resident Grandmaster



LUNCH/SNACK

Students should pack their own lunch and snack.



TUITION

$1750 until April 1

$1950 after April 1



SPECIAL NOTES

DISCOUNTS

  • GMs and IMs: $500 Discount

  • Players currently rated 2300+ USCF: $300 Discount

  • Need-based Scholarships: the CCC offers limited, confidential assistance to prospective campers with a demonstrable need for financial assistance as our Elite Camp budget allows.

  • Campers who qualify for discounted camp entry or those who would like to apply for a scholarship should email events@charlottechesscenter.org

CANCELLATIONS

  • Refund minus $200 penalty for withdrawals until May 1.

  • Refund minus $500 penalty for withdrawals until June 1.

  • No refunds after June 1.

OTHER ITEMS

  • The CCC is not responsible for student supervision outside the hours of camp.

  • During main camp hours, only campers and staff may be in the classrooms. Parents, siblings, and guests may not "sit in" on camp.

  • Campers will receive handouts & PGN files and a camp t-shirt.

  • Campers should pack lunch daily or arrange for delivery/take-out options.

    • The host hotel has a full restaurant and bar, and a coffee shop.

    • Many good options within walking distance.


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