Peter Giannatos
Founder + CEO @ Charlotte Chess Center | elevating chess education and organization to a higher standard
- Role
- Founding Executive Director at Charlotte Chess Center
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Peter Giannatos
Experienced Founding Director with a demonstrated history of working in the recreational facilities and services industry. Skilled in Event Management, Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, and Marketing Strategy. Strong entrepreneurship professional with a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) focused in Economics from University of North Carolina at Charlotte. ENTJ, business owner, professional problem solver and strategic leader.US Chess Life Master, US Chess National Tournament Director. FIDE Master, FIDE International Arbiter, and FIDE International Organizer. Author of the best selling \"Everyone’s First Chess Workbook\" published by Chessable and New In Chess in 2021.
Experience
Founding Executive Director
Mar 2014 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US
Founder and Executive Director devoted to raising the standard for chess education and organization in the United States.Along with local club events, the conducts regional, national, and international level competitions which bring new players to Charlotte every year.In addition to competitions and meets, the organizes chess enrichment programs at its brick and mortar facilities in North and South Charlotte, and in over 50 schools area schools. More than 2,500 children learn chess weekly in programs.The has a staff of 40+ qualified chess professionals specializing in education, management, and event organization.In 2018, was awarded US Chess \"Chess City of the Year\". In 2019, the was US Chess “Chess Club of the Year”
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Economics
2009 — 2014
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