Welcome to CCL

We are:

  • a truly individualized approach to chess instruction
  • dedicated to the advanced study of the science of chess
  • all coaches have earned at least a chess Master’s ranking
  • the home of the top young chess talent in Ohio
  • Internet lessons provided around the globe
  • now with over the board locations in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Mt. Vernon!

Please note that private lessons are only open to chess players who have already achieved a certain level of competency and commitment (see requirements page for details). All of the coaches in this program work together. Often a student works with multiple coaches simultaneously. This is a team effort, where our motto is, “The kid always comes first.” I believe that our work is of value and all of our services are totally guaranteed. If you are not satisfied with any of our services, there is no cost. Take your time and click on all of the sections on the left. If there is anything that we can do for you, please do not hesitate to contact us. The legal name of CCL is ‘Columbus Chess Lessons LLC’ as Columbus, Ohio is our city of origin.

Click here to view some games by the 2012 CCL World Youth participants.

Goran’s Group is also offering high level Internet based chess instruction to adults.

Latest News

Luke, Maggie, Chris, and Annorjan qualify for 2013 World Championships

-        World Youth Championships

  • I believe that the cut offs for tournaments for the World Youth qualifications is upon us.  We ended up with 4 CCL players qualifying for the 2013 World Championships and although I am not certain, I believe that all 4 of them are planning on attending.  They are:
    • Open U-12
      • Luke
      • Annorjan
    • Open U-10
      • Chris
    • Girls U-12
      • Maggie

Luke, Annorjan, and Maggie will also be competing in the 2nd Annual Online National Invitational Chess Championship will be held from June 14th-17th, 2013 on Chess.com.  Luke will be in China during this tournament but still chose to compete since it is online.  However, his games will be very late at night.  Interestingly, 25% of the U-12 section is from CCL.

Founded and organized in June of 2012, last year’s event was the first ever online National Chess Championship approved by the United States Chess Federation.

This year’s event looks to surpass the first in both participation and prizes. Thirty-two of the nation’s best and brightest youth players have already accepted their invitations to play and thousands of dollars in prizes, designed to go specifically towards private instruction / lessons for the kids, are being donated by Chess.com LLC.

Click here for the full press release regarding this exciting event.