Hey there! 👋 I'm WGM Dina Belenkaya and I will get you from 0 to 2000 🚀
Let's meet & connect! 👋
This training camp is a wonderful opportunity to meet Russian Chess School community members in person, train together, prepare for a first ever OTB rated tournament for some and dive into a serious world of chess for others - so insightful that it could get you to the next level!
We decided to tie it specifically to Charlotte's major open tournament - Charlotte Open (January 18-20) so that you could not only benefit a unique knowledge and experience but also get a chance to put it action, with your coach WGM Dina Belenkaya there to provide guidance and support during the tournament!
While participation in the tourney is highly advised for your chess learning, it is not required to be able to attend the camp! Our main focus is on creating an enriching environment for learning.
Schedule 📅
Thursday, January 16:
7:00 pm: Meet-and-greet with WGM Dina Belenkaya and fellow participants at CCC North
7:30 - 8:30 pm: Guest lecture by FM Peter Giannatos
8:30 pm: Welcome buffet and social gathering at the Charlotte Chess Center and Q&A with WGM Dina Belenkaya
Optional: Fun blitz tournament/or casual play
Friday January 17:
10:00 - 11:15 am: Lecture by WGM Dina Belenkaya
11:30 am - 12:45 pm: Lecture by GM Kayden Troff
12:45 am - 1:45 pm: Lunch break buffet at CCC
1:45 - 3:45 pm: Rated practice game 45+10 (USCF rated) under WGM Dina Belenkaya's supervision. Bonus: game review during (or after) the weekend
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Lecture by GM Naroditsky
Optional: Lecture on how to prepare for your first OTB tournament
Break/rest
TBD 7/8 pm: Casual Afterparty & Blitz raffle with WGM Dina Belenkaya and other local chess streamers at the bar/brewery
Our Special Guests 😎
Join WGM Dina Belenkaya and her guest lectors – experienced coaches, grandmasters and best chess educators in the country - for a unique opportunity to train and connect in person in a friendly welcoming environment!
Details 🔎
Full Program includes:
- Personal guidance from your coach WGM Dina Belenkaya
- 2 meals (Thursday welcome dinner and Friday lunch)
- Post-camp support during the tournament
- Memory gift from Charlotte Chess Center
- Instructions and support during Charlotte Open Tournament (January 18 - 20)
Location📍
About
Founded with a vision of creating a modern, welcoming chess community, the Charlotte Chess Center has grown into a vibrant hub for players of all levels. "Chess Capital" of United States.
Address
10211 Prosperity Park Drive, Ste 230 (floor 2), Charlotte, NC 28269 United States
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