Youth News
Aditya Gupta – Illinois Student Receives Prestigious US Chess Scholar Award
Aditya Gupta, a high school junior at William Fremd High School, in Palatine, Illinois, was recently awarded the “2023 Scholar-Chess Award” on April 2, 2023, one…
Warren Junior Scholars
2022-2023 Class of Warren Junior Scholars and Rising Stars
The Illinois Chess Association is proud to announce the 2022-2023 class of Warren Junior Scholars and Rising Stars. The Warren Junior Scholar program was started…
Announcements
Call for Nominations: Natalie W. Broughton Lifetime Achievement in Chess Award
The Illinois Chess Association is inviting nominations for the 2023 Natalie W. Broughton Lifetime Achievement in Chess Award. This award is presented periodically to a…
Youth News
Glenwood Chess Club Has Reopened
As president of the Glenwood Chess Club, I welcome all chess enthusiasts back with open arms. We have had a challenging two years due to…
Announcements
New Director of Warren Junior Scholars and Rising Stars
Feb. 1, 2023 UPDATE: Hector had to excuse himself due to lack of time, and Eric Luster will continue as director for now. Jan. 1,…
Announcements
2022 Executive Board Election Results
Thank you to all ICA voting members who participated in the regularly scheduled 2022 election of the Executive Board. Officers elected, each to a two-year…
Youth News
Chicago Chess Conference Kicks Off Season
A Blitz Tournament was held at De La Salle Institute recently to kick off the 2022-2023 Chicago Chess Conference season. The time control was five…
Announcements
Notice of Election and Call for Nominations
The ICA is calling for nominations of officers to the Board of Directors. Officers are elected in even-numbered years and are the five members of…
General
Chicago Chess Conference
The conference brings together Chicago area private high schools, primarily Catholic schools. The purpose of the conference is to promote chess in Chicago area high…
General
In Memoriam: Jerry Neugarten
Jerry Neugarten passed away peacefully at home on Monday. His wife Betsy was at his side. In lieu of flowers, those who wish can make a…