Charlotte Chess Center Winter Elite Camp
Run by Charlotte Chess Center
4808 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
Five-day advanced chess camp over winter break with two grandmaster instructors, daily training games, classes and evening lectures, a simul and a blitz tournament. For players rated 1600+.
- Ages
- Ages 10 and up (Age 10+ and rated 1600+ USCF/FIDE)
- Price
- $1,495–$1,695/day
- Schedule
- Full day, 9:00am–5:30pm (arrival 8:45am); evening activities included Dec 29-Jan 1
- Extended care
- Not offered
- Lunch
- Pack a lunch
- Financial aid
- Available, ask the camp
About the price: $1,495 if paid by Nov 15, 2026; $1,695 after. Discounts (one per camper): $500 GMs/IMs, $300 2026 Summer Elite attendees, $300 players rated 2300+ USCF. Limited need-based scholarships via events@charlottechesscenter.org. Cancellation penalties: $200 before Nov 20, $500 before Dec 15, none refundable after Dec 15. Hotel rooms optional (Hilton Garden Inn $134-149/night, reserve by Dec 2).
Dates (2026-27)
| When | What | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29 – Jan 2 | Winter Elite Camp with GM Le Quang Liem and GM Jacob Aagaard | $1,495 | Open |