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The CCL Chess School

Chess, Community and Learning

 

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

Goran Memorial Entry List

First NameLast NameUS Chess IDUSCF RatingScheduleSectionsByeDouble
EdwardSong1399474024873-DayMajor
AtanasKizov1535274224453-DayMajor
ChristopherShen1443224324293-DayMajor
WalkerGriggs1407963423762-DayMajor
JohnHughes1338170422892-DayMajor
AryanBalyan1527359022253-DayMajor
BroderickBauml1671123621882-DayMajorBauml
Muthu AvaneeshPrem1726421121513-DayMajorPrem
ZaneEisen1285403321252-DayMajor
BenjaminLin1597616021032-DayMajor
AlexCretsos1468708220882-DayMajor
GabrielXiong3027284220722-DayMajorXiong
TrevorVan Fossen3070129920122-DayMajor
SrihariAnandheri Kandadai3006795619853-DayMajor1
NiravNikhil3097114519743-DayMajorNikhil
AndrewZhu3005290919673-DayMajorANA
AarynRudrapati3149858819603-DayMajor
AanyaParul Karthikeyan3067037519413-DayMajorParul
StanleyQiu3001950719142-DayMajor
BhavyaSinghal1527243819092-DayMajor
GeorgiosStavropoulos3153447018173-DayMajor
AbhinavRamaswamy1375567320683-DayU2200
JosephKleban1397060620292-DayU2200
AlanCasden1008905120253-DayU22002, 4
GrantPerks1102060719733-DayU22001
MarcoWotschka1313517119103-DayU2200
SrihanKomarina3189445218533-DayU2200
DanielXiong3027286918492-DayU2200Xiong
Samraj SNayak1660284718413-DayU2200Nayak
HetPatel1710772118153-DayU2200
ShashankPALLA3116007417943-DayU22001Palla
EthanYuan1718192317682-DayU2200
EdwardDuliba1014731017823-DaySeniors Under 1800
ChristopherCoski1288112617253-DaySeniors Under 1800
RonEismann1466813815063-DaySeniors Under 1800Eismann 
WeidongXiong3197353412362-DaySeniors Under 1800Xiong
Kavin Mukhilan ASampath3007033617603-DayU1900
MichaelBauml1706934316852-DayU1900Bauml
JeffDavis1482396316823-DayU1900
PranavNikhil3097257916713-DayU1900Nikhil
JasonLi3169922516642-DayU1900Li-Li
JacobEismann1436434616203-DayU1900Eismann 
SohamPurkar3179600516152-DayU1900
LeonSun3002801615472-DayU1900
KiaanDesai3248853915092-DayU1900
CharlesVan Pelt3070013514382-DayU1900
AtharvSisodia3212236313923-DayU1900
RoopaliPALLA3116594412612-DayU1900PALLA
HenryWolfe3049091514002-DayU1600
DheerajDurai1718288513982-DayU1600
HengruiWang3177152513272-DayU1600
JamesBelfer1698375812773-DayU1600
AmoghLohe3208678012012-DayU16001
IanLi3184991811553-DayU1300
Krithick CharanPrem3075057311503-DayU1300Prem
LucaGiancola3218458611493-DayU1300
AaradhyaVinod Kumar3023961111142-DayU1300
EliGu3189461410763-DayU13002
DennisHarrington3182382610673-DayU1300
DarianRaissi3260075310143-DayU1300
MINLI3311371310062-DayU1300Li-Li
AravSingh329169839252-DayU1300

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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

  • Champions Rise and New Stars Emerge June 9, 2026
  • April Newsletter May 6, 2026
  • March Newsletter April 2, 2026
  • CCL Teams Capture Multiple Honors at 2026 MOTCF; Walker Griggs Sweeps Board One March 26, 2026
  • CCL Chess Team Triumphs at the 25th Queen City Classic March 17, 2026
  • CCL Chess Students Excel at 2026 Ohio Scholastic State Championships March 10, 2026
  • CCL Chess Teams Announced for the MOTCF Tournament March 2, 2026
  • Mehmet Yilanli Becomes US Chess Expert, Setting New CCL Record January 27, 2026
  • Maxwell Chung is US Chess Expert Level Player!! November 20, 2025
  • CCL November Chess Events Announcement October 24, 2025
  • Mehmet Wins Blitz Gold October 8, 2025
  • Vikrant’s Art September 15, 2025
  • Student Spotlight August 25, 2025
  • CCL Students on the US Chess July Top 100 List by Age and Gender August 5, 2025
  • Arjun Sai’s Hot Streak on the Board! July 30, 2025
  • Student Spotlight: Dae San Kim July 13, 2025
  • CCL Chess Stars Score Big at the Cleveland Open! June 16, 2025
  • CCL Chess Students Shine on the Podium at SuperNationals VIII in Orlando, FL May 12, 2025
  • NEWSLETTER OF THE MOTCF April 15, 2025
  • CCL March Chess Camps February 25, 2025
  • CCL Graduates 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

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