Charlotte Chess Center

Charlotte Chess Center Charlotte's trusted chess center and academy since 2014. Branches in North and South Charlotte. Recipient of 2 US Chess National Awards.

The Charlotte Chess Center (CCC), founded in March of 2014, serves as a place where members of all ages and skill levels can congregate and enjoy the royal game of chess. The CCC serves as an educational hub for chess in the Charlotte area; offering camps, classes and lectures year round. The CCC is devoted to chess education. Led by masters, our team of instructors are the most highly qualified i

n the Southeast. Regularly contributing to the advancement of our chess curriculum, our instructors are well equipped to provide the highest quality of chess education. Our reputation is second to none within the community. Over 60 schools in the Charlotte Metro Area trust us to provide their students with the highest quality chess program available. In addition to the 2500+ students who receive our chess program at school, our centers in North and South Charlotte are home to over 1000 members of all ages. The CCC was recipient of both 2018 "City of the Year" and 2019 "Chess Club of the Year" by the United States Chess Federation

08/21/2026

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We brought the boards, but Charlotte Hornets brought the buzz! 🐝♟️We loved bringing the "chess in the park" vibes to th...
08/14/2026

We brought the boards, but Charlotte Hornets brought the buzz! 🐝♟️

We loved bringing the "chess in the park" vibes to the Hornets' schedule release block party yesterday at Truist Plaza! 🎉

Swipe through to see some of our favorite moments, including Muggsy Bogues playing our very own Coach Mario!

🏆 Congratulations to Jason Marshal from SC for winning the Barber National Tournament of Middle School Champions! 🏆The B...
08/10/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Jason Marshal from SC for winning the Barber National Tournament of Middle School Champions! 🏆

The Barber is an invitational tournament for the middle school champions of each state. Jason won with 5 out of 6 points and no losses!

His performance also put him over 2200 for the first time, securing his National Master title at 13 years old! 🎉

Jason is a regular at the Center for our weekly and major tournaments. Be sure to congratulate him when you see him! 👏 🤩

Join us TONIGHT at Wooden Robot in South End for a night of free chess!Here's what you need to know:📅 TONIGHT! August 6,...
08/06/2026

Join us TONIGHT at Wooden Robot in South End for a night of free chess!

Here's what you need to know:

📅 TONIGHT! August 6, 2026
⏰ 7 - 10pm
📍Wooden Robot - South End
♟️ Boards, pieces, and clocks provided!
🍺 Ladies ages 21+ playing chess get a free drink on us!
✅ Ages 18+
🚫 FREE! No RSVP or registration needed!

See you there!

Congratulations to FM James Chirilov, the winner of the 2026 Charlotte Summer Open! This is Chirilov's second CCC tourna...
08/03/2026

Congratulations to FM James Chirilov, the winner of the 2026 Charlotte Summer Open! This is Chirilov's second CCC tournament win this year, having won the Spring SE FIDE in March.

Chirilov tied for first with GM Sergey Erenberg and GM Vladimir Georgiev but took home the winner's plaque on cumulative tiebreak!

Our other winners are:

🏆 U2000: Atticus Kresge
🏆 U1600: Ismayil Ismayilli

Join us for the SE FIDE on Sept 5 - 7 (minimum 1400 USCF)!

🏆 Congratulations to NM Ethan Sheehan for winning the Charlotte Summer Open Blitz tournament last night!🤩 You may rememb...
08/03/2026

🏆 Congratulations to NM Ethan Sheehan for winning the Charlotte Summer Open Blitz tournament last night!

🤩 You may remember Ethan from his Cinderella Sweep at the Naroditsky Memorial Rapid and Blitz, and he continued his Blitz streak this weekend with 5.5/6 points!

Congratulations to CCC student Chase Bellamy for becoming our latest National Master!Since October, we've had three stud...
07/29/2026

Congratulations to CCC student Chase Bellamy for becoming our latest National Master!

Since October, we've had three students hit the 2200 threshold: Steve Alappatt, Alexander Chu, and now Chase!

The CCC not only provides instruction but also the environment to foster excellence. With frequent tournaments and a competitive-yet-supportive atmosphere, students who put in the hard work have the opportunity to succeed. We're so proud to see their accomplishments!

Congratulations Chase!

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Charlotte, NC

Opening Hours

6pm - 10pm

Telephone

(980) 265-1156

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