Hi, my name is Alan Casden. Presently in my mid 50’s, I have been playing tournament chess since I was a teenager.  When in high school, I was ranked amongst the top 25 high school players in the country.   While in college, I became a published chess author.  Since coming to Ohio, I have won many of the major city championships. Most of my adult life I have had a chess Masters rating. I have 20 years experience running chess clubs and I have been giving chess lessons for over 21 years.  Now, my focus with chess is directed toward improving the skills of the next generation of chess players.  In addition to giving a limited number of private lessons, I teach chess at Granville Schools, and at the Chinese School.