CCC 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
10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E
Charlotte, NC 28226
WHEN:
Resumes January 18 - Wednesdays from 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Couple the training with the Wednesday Action Quads 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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Complete weekly assigned homework
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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 GM Daniel Naroditsky who has both extensive playing and coaching experience. Other guest instructors may also join and include: GM Ashwin Jayaram, FM Peter Giannatos, and NM Dominique Myers.
RESOURCES/SPONSOR
The CCC has partnered with Chessable 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 nominal yearly fee as a commitment to the program. The fee includes the weekly training, supplemental materials, and Elite Team gear.
Cost for yearly program beginning in 2023: $150.00
Enrollment ends Jan 31, 2023 - Will reopen to new students in June of 2023