Gahana Scholastic October Entry



Student Name	US Chess Membership#	Rating	Sections	School	Grade

Jayden Ratnayaka	17128644	1489	K12 Open	Dublin Scioto	9
Saahith Reddy Adreddy	32327593	1292	K12 Open	Heritage Elementary	1

Ayaan Shah	32345496	748	K12 U800	Hilliard Memorial Middle	8
Joy Sharma	32172282	741	K12 U800	Alum Creek Elementary	5
Anna Gu	32331899	569	K12 U800	Scottish Corner Elementary	2

Manas Ratan	32128914	494	K6 U600	OMES	4

Dhanmathi Rajapandian	32563625	195	K6 U400	Peachblow Crossing Elementary	3
Oliver Amini	31191329	116	K6 U400	Columbus Academy	3

Arnav Gade			7-12 Nonrated	New Albany Middle	7

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.