CCL is:
- a truly individualized approach to chess instruction
- specializing, but not limited to, the advanced chess student
- all CCL coaches have earned at least a national Master's ranking, most with International titles
- the home of the top young chess talent
- where improvement is about more than just becoming a better chess player
- over the board locations are in the Columbus, Ohio and Cincinnati, Ohio areas
- Internet lessons provided around the globe, primarily by our team of International Masters who are some of the best full time coaches in the world
- often a student works with multiple coaches simultaneously
- a student can work with which ever coach that they want to in the program, assuming that coach has an opening
- this is a team effort, where our motto is, "The kid always comes first."
- I believe that our work is of value and your first lesson is totally guaranteed. If you are not satisfied with that lesson, there is no cost
- Being part of our programs includes many free services, such as; a 1900+ volume chess library, participation in International, Internet based tournaments, email support by all coaches to all students, support at many OTB tournaments, etc.
- if there is anything that we can do for you, please do not hesitate to contact us
- the legal name of CCL is 'Columbus Chess Lessons LLC' as Columbus, Ohio is our city of origin
- we also have a Pre-CCL program for those who do not yet qualify for CCL, a place where you can learn chess correctly in the earlier stages of chess development
- take your time and click on all of the sections on the menu above as well as looking through all of the blogs on our home page.
- be certain to read our philosopy on chess education, which form the basis for most of our decisions