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Youth News
Warren Scholars and Rising Stars are programs aimed at recognizing youth accomplishments in rated chess and providing training and camaraderie-promoting activities. Recently a program called Rising…
Eric Luster and Rose Grandy · August 18, 2021
Youth News
Check out our strong group of 16-year-olds: Louisa Zhang jumped from 1417 to 1588 (!!) by winning the U1500 section at the Chicago Open with…
Eva Harrison · July 22, 2021
Youth News
While neither the results of the ICA’s Youth Invitational nor those of the prestigious 2021 Chicago Open made the cutoff for the most recent rankings…
Eva Harrison · June 24, 2021
History
Below is a link to the “Chess State” video which was produced by Naperville Community Television in 2017. It presents an excellent overview of the history…
Eva Harrison · June 7, 2021
Announcements
The application deadline for HS Seniors to win the $500 ICA education stipend is only 4 weeks away. To apply, send an email to youth@il-chess.org by July 1,…
Eva Harrison · June 1, 2021
Youth News
The month of May marks the highest number of girls from our state ranking in the US Top 100 since the start of the pandemic,…
Eva Harrison · May 24, 2021
General
Daniel Zhang, a Junior at Whitney Young Magnet High School, earned a $12,000 college scholarship at the recently held MVP tournament. He is co-captain of…
Hector R. Hernandez · May 15, 2021
General
COOK COUNTY, IL – Seven individuals in custody at the Cook County Jail competed this morning in an online international chess tournament against individuals in…
Eva Harrison · May 13, 2021
General
With the relaxing restrictions and Chicago’s goal of reopening by July 4, the organizers of the 2021 North American Youth Chess Championship (NAYCC) are excited…
Eva Harrison · May 12, 2021
Youth News
US Rank Player (US Chess ID) March ’21 Cutoff Age 8 27 Lee, Olivia (16643743) 815 72 Berkey, Rebekah (16585623) 476 …
Eva Harrison · April 30, 2021
