Spring Chess Camp 🌿

Join Our In-Person Chess Training Camp in Charlotte

Let's meet & connect! 👋

This chess camp is a fantastic opportunity to meet other players, train together, and get ready for a rated tournament (which might be your first!). It's a great way to learn a lot about chess and improve your game. You'll be inspired by GMs and some of the best coaches in the country.

The camp is happening at the same time as Charlotte's big open tournament, the Charlotte ALTO (April 25-27) This means you can use what you learn right away and even have your coach, WGM Dina Belenkaya, there to help you during the tournament.

Playing in the tournament is highly recommended to help you learn, but it's not required to come to the camp. Our main goal is to provide a great learning experience for everyone, no matter their skill level.

Schedule 📅

Wednesday, April 23:

7:00 pm - 10:00pm: Optional: Wednesday Action Quads Rapid Round of 3, bonus: game reviews by WGM Dina Belenlaya

Thursday, April 24:

10:00 am - 11:00 am: Guest lecture by FM Peter Giannatos

11:15 am - 12:15 pm: Lecture by WGM Dina Belenkaya

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm: Lunch break buffet at CCC

1:15 pm - 3:30 pm: Tactical training with Dina Belenkaya

3:30 pm - 6:00 pm Simultaneous Exhibition by GM Olexandr Bortnyk

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner Break

7:15 pm - 8:15 pm Guest Lecture by GM Ashwin Jayaram

TBD 8:30 pm: Casual Afterparty & Blitz raffle with WGM Dina Belenkaya and ChessSharkz

Friday, April 25:

11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Guest Lecture by GM Kayden Troff

12:00 pm - 13:00 pm: Lunch break

13:00 pm - 2:45 pm: Game review session w WGM Dina Belenkaya

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Guest Lecture by GM Ben Finegold

Our Special Guests 😎

Join WGM Dina Belenkaya and her guest lectors – experienced coaches, grandmasters and best chess educators in the country.

WGM Dina Belenkaya

Your Chess Coach 🖤

FM Peter Giannatos

Owner of Charlotte Chess Center, author of the bestselling book for beginners "Everyone's First Chess Workbook"

GM Kayden Troff

Aka ChessSharkz, World Youth Chess Champion, chess streamer

GM Olexandr Bortnyk

World Youth Chess Championship (2014). World Top 10 Blitz (2755) Chess streamer and coach.

GM Ashwin Jayaram

Asian Junior & Commonwealth medalist (multiple). Finance professional, MBA in Webster University, Chess coach.

GM Ben Finegold

The Legendary “Never Play f6” Grandmaster and Streamer

Details 🔎

Full Program includes:

- Personal guidance from your coach WGM Dina Belenkaya

- 2 meals

- Post-camp support during the tournament

- Memory gift from Charlotte Chess Center

- Instructions and support during Charlotte ALTO Tournament (April 25 - 27)

🔥 Special discounts for Skool students, CCC members, and Women. Contact us for details!

Location📍

About

Charlotte Chess Center (Main/South)

Address

10700 Kettering Drive, Ste E, Charlotte, NC 28226, United States

Got questions?

dina@russianchessschool.com

Winter Chess Camp

Our first chess training camp was a huge success! Players of all levels saw real improvement thanks to the expert coaching from Dina and and her guest lectors , who provided personalized tips and guidance.

Mat

This weekend was a blast, I will definitely be coming to charlotte more often for tournaments! Looking forward to the next camp!

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity!

Limited spots available 😱

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