CCL and the Dayton Chess Club are teaming together to present an advanced endgame seminar on rook endgames, This will be a full day seminar at the Dayton Chess Club on Saturday February 20th. If you are an advanced player, do not miss this essential training about one of the most important topics in chess.
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In a gentleman’s agreement, both Dayton Chess Club and CCL have joined forces to raise the level of chess in Dayton and the rest of Ohio. It is our hope that by combining one of the top chess clubs in the country with one of the top chess training programs in the country that we will put Dayton and Ohio on the chess map, much like was done in St. Louis.
To help us achieve this goal, accomplished CCL coach International Master Leonid Bass will be giving over-the-board chess lessons in Dayton. If you would like to meet Leonid, he will be giving a free group lesson at the Dayton Chess Club on Thursday evening January 14th at 7:15 PM. He will be teaching about tactics in the King’s Indian Defense.
Also, on Saturday February 20th, esteemed endgame expert International Master Goran Vojinovic will be holding a 1-day chess camp on Advanced Endgame Play at the Dayton Chess Club. You need to be rated over 1700 to participate in this camp. More details will follow soon.
The National Grade Levels have just finished. Vincent Baker swept through the field to take sole 1st place. He was 6-0 through the first 6 rounds and got a draw in the last round to earn this National Championship. Congratulation to another National Champion from CCL.
Vincent’s thoughts
“I am very happy and grateful for the opportunity to participate in the National event and become the national champion for 7th grade. There were 141 players in my grade, many of whom are at expert level. It was great to have GM Varushan Akobian and GM Irina Krush looked at some of my games while I am playing at the top board. I also made some new friends from other states. I want to thank all my CCL teachers including coach Goran, coach Alan, Walker Griggs, and particularly coach Atanas for helping me to develop my chess abilities from a Class B to an expert level player.”
Vincent’s Parents On Coach Atanas
“As the parents of a recent National chess champion (Vincent Baker), we want to particularly express our gratitude to Coach Atanas for teaching and guiding Vincent in the last 2 years. It has been an honor and privilege for Vincent to study with Coach Atanas, one who embodies the standards for a professional chess coach of the highest level. His extraordinary knowledge on openings and outstanding analytical skills, passion for the game of chess, as well as the respect for parents and students are exemplary. Each lesson is intense and purposeful. Always focused at task, Coach Atanas is very meticulous in showing different variations and clearly explaining all detail. One can sense his energy and enthusiasm (even online), offering students the opportunity to try out a line while encouraging questions. His professionalism is imbued with kindness; always uplifting and respectful of all students regardless their abilities and age. He is remarkable in sending homework files after each lesson to reinforce study and promptly answers any question on email. Most importantly, he instills in the young minds the value of hard work and determination making him an excellent chess coach and inspiration for all chess players.”
Even though many of CCL's top players choose to skip this tournament, we still won every grade that we had a player in except for one. Every year you continue to set yourself apart from the field. Our new State Grade Level Champions are:
It was the record that many thought would never be broken, Jonathan Hilton having won the State of Ohio Grade Level Championships 7 times. Well Luke just shattered that record! He shattered it not just by winning the Grade Levels for the 8th time, but by doing that by 8th grade!!! Quite an amazing accomplishment, by an amazing young man.