2023 Varsity Dream Team EXTENDED

Registration is open!

 

 
 
Description: Varsity Dream Team is an extension of CCFC’s highly successful Dream Team program designed to give opportunities for advanced players to excel in an even more rigorous educational environment.  Participants will benefit from extended small group sessions with CCFC’s excellent team of master instructors, as well as special guest instructors.  The training sessions will specifically prepare them for our recommended events away from the club. See schedule below. Please note that Varsity Dream Team participants are also welcome to join us for our regular Dream team practices on Fridays 4-5pm and Saturdays 10-11am.

 
 

2019-20 ROSTER

#
Name
Rating
1. Jared Schwartz
1758
2. Uri Moon-Rosha
1748
3. Max Ingargiola
1701
4. Miles Gillott
1602
5. Maria Gazoni
1562
6. Henry Graham
1508
7. Mia Kai
1474
8. Henry Buczkiewicz
1363
9. Jacob Green
1354
10. Mikhail Bilokin
1342
11. James Stewart
1320
12. Erik Nebylovych
1242

2018-19 ROSTER

#
Name
Rating
1. Nathaniel Moor
1906
2. Katherine Hatcher
1760
3. Miles Gillott
1596
4. Ronan McDermott
1591
5. Max Ingargiola
1525
6. Henry Graham
1503
7. Emmanuel Hernandez
1474
8. Sahil Vora
1453
9. Michael Bilokin
1411
10. Jacob Green
1395
11. Harikumar Palaniappan
1247
12. Hugh Kramer
1240
13. Christopher May
1221
14. Jason Zhong
1215


2017-18 ROSTER

#
Name
Rating
1. Aurelius Mlynar
1812
2. Jacob Green
1473
3. Nicholas Kurbanov
1432
4. Sahil Vora
1308
5. Nathaniel Moor
1304
6. Emmanuel Hernandez
1296
7. Eric Stein
1240
8. Mikhail Bilokin
1215
9. Ambika Grover
1214
10. Serena Evans
1206

2016-17 ROSTER

#
Name
Rating
1. Daryl Lavin
1633
2. Brent McCreesh
1601
3. Aurelius Mlynar
1568
4. Joseph Ho
1432
5. Michael Fotin
1415
6. Shailen Smith
1400
7. Nielsen Gordon
1328
8. Nicholas Kurbanov
1272
9. Eddie Li
1223
10. Eric Stein
1222
11. Andrew Gray
1200


Instruction: Varsity Dream Team will have an in-depth focus on some of the most important topics for developing players hoping to reach the ranks of expert and master. 
  • Developing an opening repertoire that suits your style
  • Advanced middlegame strategies
  • Advanced endgame studies
  • Developing strong habits for self improvement. 

Our small groups along with extended 90 minute classes will ensure that all topics are covered comprehensively.  Practices will take place on Sundays from 8:00-9:30am.This years Varisty Dream Team will be taught by National Master Arslan Otchiyev.



Trips:  As part of this program we have recommended and scheduled four events that will provide an enriching experience for the team and individual players. These competitions are optional.  
  1. Fairfield County Fall Team Champs - October 30th
  2. Stamford Open - Nov. 5-7th or 6-7th
  3. 2021 National K-12 Grade Championships (Florida) - Dec. 3-5th
  4. 2022 US Amateur Team East (Parsippany, New Jersey) - Feb. 19-21st

Instruction will be provided at the Stamford Open and coaches will play alongside Varsity Dream Teamers in the team events.  Parents are responsible for making their own travel arrangements as well as any fees for each event.  See schedule below with dates and more details.


Requirements: All participants must be in grades K-12 and have a minimum peak rating of 1200 in order to be eligible to register.  They will also be expected to have a strong work ethic, enthusiasm for chess and learning, and act as good role models for junior players.  Varsity Dream Teamers will also be asked to participate in at least one regular Dream Team match.


Registration & Fees: $400, for CCFC Members.  $600 Non-Members. The fee for Varsity Dream Team includes ten 90 minute specialized small group training sessions with our professional team and guest instructors, coach attendance on trips, and a personalized team jersey.  Each family is responsible for covering their own travel and entry fee expenses associated with each trip. On-site coaching at the Stamford Open is included. Varsity Dream Teamers will receive an additional discount to join our instructional group at the nationals.

 
 

 


 
   
   
 

Schedule

DATE
TIME
EVENT
DESCRIPTION
2023
Mar. 12
10:00-11:30am
Training Session (1)
Mar. 19
10:00-11:30am
Training Session (2)
Mar. 26
10:00-11:30am
Training Session (3)
Apr. 2
10:00-11:30am
Training Session (4)
Apr. 9
10:00-11:30am
Training Session (5)
 
Apr. 16
10:00-11:30am
Training Session (6)
Apr. 23
10:00-11:30am
Training Session (7)
Apr. 30
10:00-11:30am
Training Session (8)
May 7
10:00-11:30am
Training Session (9)
May 14
10:00-11:30am
Training Session (10)
       
May 21
10:00-11:30
Training Session (11)
 

Questions? Contact us at ccfc@fairfieldcountychess.com or (203) 505-6215.

 

 
 

 
 
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