CHARLOTTE ELITE CAMP
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The Charlotte Chess Center will hold its 6th annual Elite Chess Camp in June 2023, which will feature 4 world-renowned trainers and dozens of the nation’s top junior players. This camp provides 30+ hours of the highest level of instruction available. This annual camp is the strongest non-invitational camp in the country - many former Elite campers have gone on to become GMs and IMs.
Last year's camp sold out very early! Do not miss this high level, in-person, learning opportunity.
WHEN
June 12-16, 2023
Campers are strongly encouraged to partner this camp with the Carolinas Classic, held June 9-11 at the same venue.
ENROLLMENT
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The Charlotte Elite Camp is open to everyone (kids and adults) who meets the USCF/FIDE peak rating requirement of 1800+.
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Interested participants near the rating minimum may email us to join the waitlist.
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Groups are assigned based on age, rating, and experience.
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The top ground is usually rated 2100+, with IM and FM titled campers.
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A special adult "focus group" may be created if there are 10 or more adult campers.
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Each day, all groups will spend 90 minutes with each of the three lead instructors (GMs Gelfand, Topalov, Aagaard), plus a 90-minute practical exercise session with GM Naroditsky for a total of 6+ hours of serious training each day.
WHERE
Hilton Charlotte University Place
8629 J M Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
HOTEL BOOKING
$115/night - Free Internet, Parking
Booking Link - Reserve by May 20
REGISTRATION
Register Using the Form Below
SCHEDULE
GM VESELIN TOPALOV
Lead Instructor
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World Champion, 2005-2006
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Rated #1 in the World several times 2006-2010 (peak ratings 2816 FIDE, 2870 USCF)
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In July 2009, GM Topalov was the only active player rated 2800+ FIDE, ahead of World #2 Vishy Anand and World #3 Magnus Carlsen
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Competed in 9 Olympiads, 5 Candidates Tournaments, and World Championship Matches against Vladimir Kramnik and Vishy Anand
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Winner of Linares, Tata Steel, Dortmund, Norway Chess Super Tournaments and the 2005 FIDE World Championship
GM BORIS GELFAND
Lead Instructor
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2012 World Championship Contender (drew Classical World Championship match vs. Vishy Anand)
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Competed in 6 World Championship Candidates Tournaments and 11 Olympiads, won the 2011 Candidates and 2009 World Cup
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World-renowned chess author, opening theoretician, and player
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Peak FIDE Rating 2777, peak World Ranking: #3
GM JACOB AAGAARD
Lead Instructor
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Grandmaster and FIDE Senior Trainer, co-founder of Killer Chess Training Academy
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World’s leading chess trainer and author with 30+ yeras of experience
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Former British and Scottish national champion, 4-time Olympiad representative
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Trainer of GMs Gelfand, Shankland, Yoo, Indian women’s national team
LUNCH
Students should pack lunch daily or arrange for delivery/take-out options.
FEES
$1395.00 until May 10
$1595.00 after May 10
SCHOLARSHIPS
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GMs and IMs: $500 Discount
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Players currently rated 2300+ USCF: $200 Discount
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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.
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Campers who qualify for discounted camp entry should email grant@charlottechesscenter.org to register.
OTHER NOTES
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The CCC is not responsible for student supervision outside the hours of camp.
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Evening lectures will be open to all. During main camp hours, only campers and staff may be in the classrooms. Parents, siblings, and guests may not "sit in" on camp.
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Campers will receive handouts & PGN files and a camp t-shirt.
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Campers should pack lunch daily or arrange for delivery/take-out options.
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The host hotel has a full restaurant and bar, and a coffee shop.
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Many good options within walking distance.
EVENING ACTIVITIES
Evening activities are free for campers and take place at the Hilton Charlotte University Place Hotel.
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Monday – Open lecture (5:15-6:15pm)
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Tuesday – Blitz tournament (5:15-6:15pm)
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Wednesday – Open lecture (5:15-6:15pm)
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Thursday – Open lecture (5:15-6:15pm)
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Friday – Photo & Autograph Session (3:15-3:30pm)
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Camp ends Friday at 5:00pm after the Practical Exercise Session.
WITHDRAWALS/CANCELLATIONS
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Refund minus $150 penalty for withdrawals until May 29.
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Refund minus $300 penalty for withdrawals until June 5.
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No refunds after June 5.
DIRECT CONTACT
Grant Oen, grant@charlottechesscenter.org