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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.

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Last year's camp sold out very early! Do not miss this high level, in-person, learning opportunity.

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WHEN​

June 12-16, 2023

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Campers are strongly encouraged to partner this camp with the Carolinas Classic, held June 9-11 at the same venue.

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ENROLLMENT 

  • The Charlotte Elite Camp is open to everyone (kids and adults) who meets the USCF/FIDE peak rating requirement of 1800+.

  • Interested participants near the rating minimum may email us to join the waitlist.

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

    • The top ground is usually rated 2100+, with IM and FM titled campers.

    • A special adult "focus group" may be created if there are 10 or more adult campers.

  • 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

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HOTEL BOOKING

$115/night - Free Internet, Parking

Booking Link - Reserve by May 20

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REGISTRATION

Register Using the Form Below

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SCHEDULE

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GM VESELIN TOPALOV

Lead Instructor

  • World Champion, 2005-2006

  • Rated #1 in the World several times 2006-2010 (peak ratings 2816 FIDE, 2870 USCF)

  • In July 2009, GM Topalov was the only active player rated 2800+ FIDE, ahead of World #2 Vishy Anand and World #3 Magnus Carlsen

  • Competed in 9 Olympiads, 5 Candidates Tournaments, and World Championship Matches against Vladimir Kramnik and Vishy Anand

  • Winner of Linares, Tata Steel, Dortmund, Norway Chess Super Tournaments and the 2005 FIDE World Championship

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GM BORIS GELFAND

Lead Instructor

  • 2012 World Championship Contender (drew Classical World Championship match vs. Vishy Anand)

  • Competed in 6 World Championship Candidates Tournaments and 11 Olympiads, won the 2011 Candidates and 2009 World Cup

  • World-renowned chess author, opening theoretician, and player

  • Peak FIDE Rating 2777, peak World Ranking: #3

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GM JACOB AAGAARD

Lead Instructor

  • Grandmaster and FIDE Senior Trainer, co-founder of Killer Chess Training Academy

  • World’s leading chess trainer and author with 30+ yeras of experience

  • Former British and Scottish national champion, 4-time Olympiad representative

  • Trainer of GMs Gelfand, Shankland, Yoo, Indian women’s national team

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GM DANIEL NARODITSKY

Practical Exercise Instructor

  • 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

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

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FEES

$1395.00 until May 10

$1595.00 after May 10

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SCHOLARSHIPS

  • GMs and IMs: $500 Discount

  • Players currently rated 2300+ USCF: $200 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 should email grant@charlottechesscenter.org to register.

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OTHER NOTES

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

  • 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.

  • 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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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)

  • Tuesday – Blitz tournament (5:15-6:15pm)

  • Wednesday – Open lecture (5:15-6:15pm)

  • Thursday – Open lecture (5:15-6:15pm)

  • Friday – Photo & Autograph Session (3:15-3:30pm)

  • Camp ends Friday at 5:00pm after the Practical Exercise Session.

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WITHDRAWALS/CANCELLATIONS

  • Refund minus $150 penalty for withdrawals until May 29.

  • Refund minus $300 penalty for withdrawals until June 5.

  • No refunds after June 5.

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DIRECT CONTACT

Grant Oen, grant@charlottechesscenter.org

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