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May 2026 – IL Top Girl Players
US Top 100 Girls From Illinois – May 2026
Youth News
May 2026 – IL Top Players
US Top 100 From Illinois – May 2026
General
2026 Illinois Youth Invitationals
This past weekend (April 24-26) the ICA held the Youth Invitationals. This is when 20 of the top-rated players for each section…
General
2026 KCF All-Girls National Chess Championship
2026 KCF All-Girls National Chess Championship The Illinois Chess Association is happy to congratulate David and Sheila Heiser from Renaissance Knights…
Upcoming Tournaments
- Nov 13 4th Sapiens Sapiens Tournament
- Nov 14 Steve Mc Neil Memorial Open – Springfield
- Nov 15 Peoria FIDE Blitz and Rapid
- Nov 22 2026 Illinois Class Championship
Join the ICA
Membership sustains chess across Illinois — scholastic and youth programs, the Warren Junior Scholars Program, and Rising Stars.
- Open to any adult — you needn’t be a competitive player
- $5 off entry to select state championship events
- Runs a full year — renew online anytime
From the Archives
- Illinois Chess Bulletin archiveThe complete run of back issues
- ICA historyProfiles, tributes and milestones
- Illinois state championsA complete list of title‑holders
- Board minutes & governanceMeeting records and bylaws