Class Options
Sundays
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conveniently scheduled just prior to Sunday Action Quads
Tuesdays
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conveniently scheduled just prior to Tuesday Night Action
The options listed above are for our CCC Main/South location. For CCC North and CCC Online, 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
Students will learn under the tutelage of coach, Grandmaster (GM) Ashwin Jayaram. GM Jayaram was one of the top junior players in India, winning the Asian Juniors twice. GM Jayaram has relocated to Charlotte and is working with many of the areas top junior players. In addition to his work as a chess coach at the CCC, he holds a position with one of the top financial services firms.
Who Are These Courses Best Suited For?
Students who have graduated from the Advanced Level course. Students who have had regular formal instruction and significant tournament experience. Great for players with US Chess ratings 1000-1500.
Course Goals
To ensure that students are properly trained as they work their way up the rating ladder. Chess becomes increasingly more difficult as you get better. Students will learn from the top coaches in the Southeast and have a competitive advantage over their peers.
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.
Elite Team
Once students surpass the 1500 rating mark, they are eligible to take part in our Elite Chess Team program. A program subsidized by the CCC to provide high level training for our top students.
Recommendations
Students in the Master 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:
$120.00 / 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