Executive Director
Cleveland Chess Foundation · Brecksville, Ohio, United States · Posted Jul 8, 2026
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The Cleveland Chess Foundation (CCF) is a new nonprofit organization with an ambitious mission:
To develop disciplined thinking, sound judgment, strong character, and principled leadership through the study and play of chess.
Headquartered in Brecksville, Ohio, within the offices of USA Firmware, CCF is being built as far more than a traditional chess club. We are creating an educational and community institution where children and adults alike develop intellectually and personally through structured chess study, competition, mentorship, scholarship, and lifelong learning.
What makes CCF unique is our educational philosophy. Rather than viewing chess solely as a competitive game, we believe it can be used to cultivate the habits and virtues that help people succeed throughout life. Our educational model is being built around four foundational pillars:
Disciplined Thinking
Sound Judgment
Strong Character
Principled Leadership
Each pillar is supported by a series of measurable attributes and competencies that will be intentionally integrated into lessons, lectures, tournaments, mentoring, and community activities. While becoming a stronger chess player is an important goal, we believe chess can also help people become better thinkers, wiser decision-makers, and more effective leaders.
Beyond education, CCF is committed to preserving and advancing the intellectual heritage of chess. Our long-term vision includes the development of one of the nation's premier chess libraries and study centers, working alongside distinguished institutions such as the Cleveland Public Library's internationally renowned John G. White Chess Collection. We aspire to become a destination for players, educators, historians, researchers, and lifelong learners from across the country.
This is a rare opportunity to join an organization in its formative years. The successful candidate will work directly with the Founder and Board of Directors to help build a lasting institution dedicated to education, scholarship, community, and the enduring value of chess.