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Think of Chess and the ICA On This Giving Tuesday
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- Written by Bill Feldman Bill Feldman
- Created: 01 December 2015 01 December 2015
December 1 is "Giving Tuesday" -- coming on the tails of Cyber Monday and of course last week's Black Friday.
Chess is not a game (or is it a sport?) that requires much equipment to play, but even those basic materials are tough to come by to some.
Although usually modest, tournament entry fees and US Chess Federation dues can pose an impediment to playing in competitive events. And when it comes to access to chess education, sadly, we do not always live on a level playing field.
The Illinois Chess Association is dedicated to aleviating inequities when it comes to these matters.
16 IL Registrants Compete at St. Louis Thanksgiving Open
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- Written by Bill Feldman Bill Feldman
- Created: 30 November 2015 30 November 2015
No better way to work off the stuffing and turkey calories than three glorious days at the chessboard. 16 Illinois registered players traveled to the St. Louis Chess Club to compete in two sections of the six-round event concluding November 29. US Chess crosstables have posted.
Playing in his first US Chess-rated event, Hulkar Tohirjonova compiled a 4.0/6 score, losing in the final round to the event winner, Alex Shimanov. Tohirjonova, from Denmark, tied for fourth place in the Open section.
Expert Anu Bayar compiled a 3.5/6 result, in an eight-way tie for sixth place. Bayar was Tohirjonova's third round victim.
Six Illinois Players Earn $4400 at '15 Kings Island Open
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- Written by Bill Feldman Bill Feldman
- Created: 17 November 2015 17 November 2015
With an outright winner and two co-champions, Illinois was well-represented at the 24th Annual Kings Island Open. Due to construction at the Kings Island resort, the event was held in Blue Ash, Ohio November 13 - November 15. It was conducted in seven sections attracting 293 players.
David Wallach was the champion of the Under 1700 finishing 4.5. Wallach drew Kentucky's Alan Kindred in the final round to close out the win. Kindred finished at 4.0 in a six-way tie for second. David earned $1450 for his efforts.
In the Under 2100, Ricky Wang's 4.0 was good enough to include him in five-way tie for second place behind Hafez Tari of Ohio who scored 4.5.
Illinois Chess Community Loses Cindy Berry
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- Written by Joshua Flores Joshua Flores
- Created: 07 November 2015 07 November 2015
On Wednesday, November 4, 2015, the world lost a wonderful person and our chess community lost a remarkable supporter of our sport.
Cynthia (Cindy) Berry, beloved wife of National Master Vince Berry -- and one of Illinois' top 50 players -- quietly passed on while her husband and close friends surrounded her in support and love.
For detailed information regarding services please reference www.giancolafuneral.com .
FM Aung Zin Wins 2015 Illinois Senior Open
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- Written by Bill Feldman and Carl Dolson Bill Feldman and Carl Dolson
- Created: 05 November 2015 05 November 2015
With a fifth-round victory over Fred Allsbrook, FIDE Master Aung Zin has claimed the Illinois Senior Champion title at the 2015 Illinois Senior Open. Crosstables have been posted.
Only a fourth-round draw with FM Marc Lonoff kept Zin from the perfect score. Sharing second place with 4.0 / 5 were Lonoff and Class A-player Richard Easton.
The players competed in a single section, with prizes awarded to top scorers U1900, U1700, and U1500.