Club News
Roselle Library’s inaugural chess meeting and event
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- Written by Cindy Whited Cindy Whited
My son and I went to the Roselle library on Thursday, December 7, 2017, for their inaugural meeting. David Sye, who operates the club, supplied sets and a few clocks. He even played a simul against two scholastic kids that were finished early. He is a very nice young man. They are going to have a one round rated game every two-weeks and a meeting on the alternate weeks. This first meeting date was a rated game. Over 10 people showed up and six played rated games while the rest played non-rated games. It was fun for all.
I just moved over to Metro VP for ICA, from being secretary, and plan on visiting several clubs. I encourage anyone who wants to support a new club in the northwest suburban area to come and join the fun. As Metro VP, anyone who wants me to visit their club, please email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Steve Plotnick, Metro VP
Casual and Competitive Chess at the Roselle Public Library!
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- Written by Patrick Cohen Patrick Cohen
Starting this winter, the Roselle Public Library District will be hosting chess events on most Thursdays. Non-library patrons are welcome!
Roselle Public Library is located on 40 South Park Street in Roselle. Roselle is a Northwest Suburb of Chicago located in Cook and DuPage counties, near IL Route 390, I-290, and I-355.
Stop by between 6:45pm-8:30pm for casual chess in the Library Atrium near the Adult Services section. Chess sets will be provided at the Library Card desk. Below is the current schedule for Casual Chess Meetups:
December 14th, 28th
January 11th, 25th
Indiana's Parnham Wins Springfield National Chess Day Tournament Dedicated to Former SCC President Donelly
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- Written by David Long David Long
The Springfield Chess Club celebrated National Chess Day on October 14 with a tournament at Douglas United Methodist Church.
13 players participated. Bernard Parham, of Lafayette, Ind., swept the tournament with a perfect score of 4-0 to take first place.
Thomas Knoedler and Evan Gresen, both of Springfield, each scored 3-1 to share second place.
Stevenson High Schoolers Teach Their Successors
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- Written by Sharon Wang Sharon Wang
After teaching chess classes in the local Chinese school for almost two years, Alex Bian, captain of the Stevenson High School Chess Team, realized demand exceeded the space.
And so in early 2016 was born King’s Knights Chess Club, founded by Bian and his Stevenson teammates.
King’s Knights runs annual spring, summer, and fall sessions, each consisting of eight to ten weekly Sunday night meetings that culminate in an awards ceremony, pizza party, and special challenges against the coaches.
The club is run entirely by the volunteer high school players with a little help from parent volunteers. A small session fee paid by members covers space costs, snacks and awards.
Glenwood Chess Club Seeks Volunteer Tutors
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- Written by Orlan Smith, PhD Orlan Smith, PhD
The Glenwood Chess Club is seeking two or three chess tutors for immediate positions in the School District 144 after-school chess programs.
All schools are located in Markham, Hazel Crest and Oak Forest (in the south suburbs of Chicago). The programs are conducted Monday through Thursday and the times are from 3:30 - 4:30pm.
If interested, or for more details, please contact GCC President, Kenneth Windmon at 312-925-9447, or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Although the positions are designated as volunteer, a small travel stipend may be available.