CCL tops the charts

October 15, 2019

8th grade CCL chess student, Jason Wang, is now the highest rated ‘adult’ in Ohio. Actually 3 of the top 6 players in Ohio are CCL members. This includes Chris Shen at 3rd and Walker Griggs at 6th. The top 6 scholastic players in Ohio are all USCF Masters and are all CCL members. They are:

October 2019

Ranking	Name	Rating	Grade
1	Wang, Jason	2422	8
2	Shen, Christopher	2390	10
3	Baker, Vincent	2320	11
4	Cao, Elton Yutong	2284	10
5	Liu, Aristo	2269	11
6	Storn, Justin	2214	11

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.