Advance Entry of Winter Open 2026




Player's Name	US Chess ID	Rating	Section	Bye	Family Team

David Friedman	12488564	1991	Open
Magnolia Zhu	30393269	1812	Open

Atharv Natarajan	31533939	1512	U1800

Daniel Jalbuena	14236895	1082	U1200
Dhruv Passad	31176504	881	U1200	4

Michael Pruitt	31951163	925	U1000
Joy Sharma	32172282	902	U1000
Bryan Harris	32346173	848	U1000
Rishi Mettapally	32113575	827	U1000

Yu Lu	32601153	105	K12 U400
Jaden Desam	32263547	113	K12 U400

Rachel Li			K12 Nonrated

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.