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The CCL Chess School

Chess, Community and Learning

 

Chess lessons and more, for players of all strengths and ages.

Terms of Service

Terms of Service
Effective Date: May 5, 2025

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website and services provided by Chess, Community, Learning LLC, doing business as CCL Chess (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), available at https://cclchess.com/ (the “Site”).

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, do not use the Site.

  1. Use of Our Site

You may use our Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable federal, state, or local laws, including Ohio law.
  • Use the Site in any way that could disable or impair the functionality of our services.
  • Attempt unauthorized access to our systems or user data.
  • Use our content, branding, or materials without our prior written consent.
  1. Account Registration

To access certain features, you may need to create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current information.
  • Maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials.
  • Accept responsibility for all activity that occurs under your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violating these Terms.

  1. Orders and Payments

By placing an order, you agree to pay the listed price and applicable taxes or fees. All payments are processed securely through third-party payment processors.

  • Prices and availability are subject to change without notice.
  • We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order at our discretion.
  • If we cancel your order after payment, you will receive a full refund.
  1. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site—including logos, graphics, products, services, and software—is the property of CCL Chess or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws. You may not use any content without our express written permission.

  1. User Content

If you submit content (e.g., reviews or testimonials), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, and distribute it in connection with our business.

You represent that any content you submit does not infringe the rights of any third party.

  1. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all content and services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or availability of our Site at all times.

  1. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, CCL Chess shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Site or products purchased through the Site. In no event will our total liability exceed the amount you paid us for the applicable purchase.

  1. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to conflict of laws principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Ohio for any dispute related to these Terms or your use of our Site.

  1. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Site at any time for violations of these Terms or for any reason at our sole discretion.  

  1. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Chess, Community, Learning LLC
DBA: CCL Chess
2939 Jamestown Dr., Powell, OH 43065
Email: 614chessTD@gmail.com
Phone: (614) 404-0248

 

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Introduction to Our Community Chess Instructional Program

Welcome to CCL, a community-driven chess instructional initiative designed to bring timeless chess to learners of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re a beginner taking your first steps on the board or an experienced player seeking to sharpen your strategies, our program offers something for everyone.

Chess is more than just a game—it fosters critical thinking, patience, and problem-solving skills. Our program is built around the belief that chess can unite people, challenge minds, and create opportunities for personal growth and community connection. To supplement the chess side of individual enrichment, we recently opened a prodigious activities wing to CCL, managed by renowned mathematician and prodigy Dr. Harvey Friedman.

Why Join Us?

Our program is driven by a passionate community of chess lovers dedicated to creating an inclusive, supportive, and educational environment. For details on how the community fosters the program, please go to the menu option The Community. By participating, you’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Learn at your own pace with flexible instruction formats.
  • Join a vibrant chess community and make new friends who share your interests.
  • Enhance your cognitive skills, such as strategic thinking and decision-making.
  • Compete in local tournaments and represent our community.
  • Work with renowned mathematician and prodigy Dr. Harvey Friedman in other prodigious activities.

Let’s make chess an engaging and enriching part of our community. Join us today and start your chess journey! Together, we can grow our community and inspire a love for this incredible game.

The Coaches

  • alancasden2
    National Master Alan Casden
  • International Master Atanas Kizov -- CCL Head Coach --
  • Walker
    Life Master Walker Griggs
  • GM VLATKO BOGDANOVSKI
    Grand Master Vlatko Bogdanovski
  • Zoran
    International Master Zoran Arsovic
  • NM Vladimir Kizov
    National Master Vladimir Kizov
    Head of Pre-CCL
  • Jacob Eismann
    Jacob Eismann

The Rest of the Team

  • Jeff
    Jeff Shen
    Business Manager
  • Adai
    Adai Adaikappan
    Community Laison
  • Courtenay
    Courtenay James
    Organizer
  • Shiv
    Shivkumar Kurulekar
    IT System Admin
  • Jagdish Patel
    Jagdish Patel
    Newsletter Editor
  • Harvey
    Dr. Harvey Friedman - Head of Prodigious Activites

Recent Posts

  • NEWSLETTER OF THE MOTCF April 15, 2025
  • CCL March Chess Camps February 25, 2025
  • Siddarth Kunapuli becomes the 37th CCL Graduate February 2, 2025
  • Making our 2025 MOTCF Teams January 23, 2025
  • Welcome Jacob ! January 21, 2025
  • Jeff Shen is taking over the lead role at CCL December 26, 2024
  • Simul Stuff December 23, 2024
  • CCL Alumni/Student Chess GetTogether December 13, 2024
  • 2024 State Grade Levels November 27, 2024
  • Life Master Walker Griggs is giving lessons! October 29, 2024
  • Chess Math is here! October 27, 2024
  • An Evening with Atanas October 23, 2024
  • March CCL Chess Camps October 17, 2024
  • Maxwell again! Good Gosh September 16, 2024
  • Louis Zhang becomes the 36th CCL Graduate July 30, 2024
  • Major Changes in CCL June 6, 2024
  • Catch Up Time May 17, 2024
  • Cole Braun wins Ohio Middle School Championship February 27, 2024
  • CCL Chess Camp 4/20-21/2024 February 17, 2024
  • Rohan Padhye win Cardinal Open while CCL finishes very strong January 19, 2024
  • Mehmet is a National Champion December 19, 2023
  • CCL wins most of the grades at the Ohio Grade Levels November 25, 2023
  • Justin Storn wins State Championship while CCL soars September 5, 2023
  • Matt Wang becomes the 35th CCL Graduate May 23, 2023
  • 2023 MOTCF March 29, 2023
  • 2023 Queen City Classic March 29, 2023
  • Kevin Xu February 25, 2023
  • Minghao Gu becomes the 34th CCL Graduate February 6, 2023
  • Jason Wang wins the North American Open January 3, 2023
  • 2022 National Grade Level Championships December 31, 2022

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