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Chicago Loses Youth Organizer Mike Cardinale, 54
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- Written by Bill Feldman Bill Feldman
- Created: 19 March 2019 19 March 2019
Long-time Chicago youth chess organizer and former Illinois Chess Association (ICA) Metro Vice President Michael Cardinale has passed away after a valiant fight against recurring brain tumors.
Visitation will be Monday, March 25 from 4pm - 8pm at Barr Funeral Home, 6222 N. Broadway. The funeral mass will be Tuesday, March 26 at 11am at St. Ita Catholic Church, 5500 N. Broadway.
Mr. Cardinale passed away peacefully Saturday, at home with his wife, Autumn Mather, family and beloved canine companion, Flavia. Mike had recently turned 54.
As an ICA officer, Mike had resurrected the Illinois Chess Tour and served as its commissioner for several years, promoting geographic connection within the Illinois chess community.
ICA Executive Board Election Results
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- Written by Patrick Cohen Patrick Cohen
- Created: 03 January 2019 03 January 2019
The most recent ICA election cycle has concluded and effective January 1st, the following Executive Board members have taken office: Patrick Cohen, President; Stephen Plotnick, Metro VP; Rachel Schechter, Downstate VP; and Patrice Connelly, Secretary. Their scheduled term is through 12/31/2020. The position of Treasurer went unfilled and remains vacant.
Continuing in office as Board Members At Large, through 12/31/19, are Eva Harrison, Megan Chen, Michael Lenox, Murrel Rhodes, and Garrett Scott.
Foundation’s Summary of Chess Research Finds Results “Overwhelmingly Positive”
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- Written by ICA Board ICA Board
- Created: 30 July 2018 30 July 2018
In a new review of the research on chess, the Chicago Chess Foundation finds the evidence overwhelming that chess provides significant benefits to kids.
The review is in five parts: 1) a Table with study results found to be of statistical significance; 2) a list of the major studies and collections of studies along with quotes from their summaries; 3) results from a survey of teachers about what they consider to be the benefits of chess; 4) a short list of recommended articles from mainstream media, including some CCF favorites on the capacity of chess to build resiliency and grit; and 5) an explanation of “why chess works” from the nation’s best-known chess researcher.
Chicago Open 2018 Recap
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- Written by Rose Grandy and Bill Feldman Rose Grandy and Bill Feldman
- Created: 27 July 2018 27 July 2018
With almost 900 players flocking to the Westin North Shore in Wheeling, the Chicago Open is the second largest event in Illinois each year -- behind the IHSA finals in February. But it's certainly the Illinois event with the largest prize pool year in and year out -- more than triple its nearest "competitor".
More than $100,000 was distributed in the 2018 Chicago Open across seven sections, completed May 28 -- and eight Warren Junior Scholars and two ICA Rising Stars participated in these pay-outs.
With a ninth-round draw against Russian Grandmaster Alex Shimanov, Wisconsin's Awonder Liang, himself a 14-year old Grandmaster, earned his way into a three-way tie for top honors.
Cardinale to receive ICA’s top honor on July 22
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- Written by ICA Board ICA Board
- Created: 20 June 2018 20 June 2018
Michael Cardinale, a mainstay of efforts in recent years to strengthen the chess program and provide competitive opportunities for low income students in Chicago, will be honored by the Illinois Chess Association on July 22 as the recipient of this year’s Natalie W. Broughton Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is ICA’s top honor.
A banquet to honor Cardinale will be held at 2 PM on the 22nd at Maggiano’s Little Italy Restaurant, 516 N. Clark St., Chicago. Tickets are $40 for adults ($24 ages 5-11, $50/$30 after July 15) and may be purchased online at http://www.kingregistration.com/event/icabanquet18.