Dear Players,

My name is Cemil Can Ali Marandi. The chess society simply call me "CC" (pronounced as "JayJay"). I started chess when I was seven. Even from early days, I took chess seriously and aimed for the highest. Beside personal hard work and daily effort, my family and TCF's continuous support, brought me some continental achievements at youth level, thus inner peace and happiness in my life. Nowadays, I'm grateful to be able to represent my country at 40th Chess Olympiad- Istanbul 2012. I'm a great fan of and love to play Cricket & Basketball. Under 16 Chess Olympiad gathers chess players from six continents together. Beside the competition aspect, I believe, deep friendship binds begins here.

I sincerely welcome all participants who come to Turkey and to Istanbul, wishing you all the best and successful results in this Olympiad and leave Istanbul with memories and pleasant feelings.

FM Cemil Can Ali Marandi

European Youth Champion 2008, 2010, 2011