Youth News
367 Face Off at YCFC De La Salle Institute Tournament
53 teams and 367 players competed in the December 19 YCFC tournament at De La Salle Institute, a stone’s throw from Sox Park on the south…
Youth News
ICA Youth Committee Seeking New Members
Chess educators and parents have an opportunity to shape the landscape of chess for the children of Illinois. The ICA’s Youth Committee is undergoing a reformulation…
Youth News
Bhattacharyya and Kapoor Top 86th Kumbaya
Shaunak Bhattacharyya and Yashom Kapoor split the championship of the 86th Kumbaya held December 13 in Skokie. Only four competitors entered the Under 1600’s, turning the…
General
Wallach and Bronfeyn Top December Caveman 4X3
Ken Wallach and Daniel Bronfeyn both compiled perfect 3-0 scores at the Caveman Ches tournament held December 19 in Park Ridge. 72 competed in three sections. US…
General
Middleton Tops Chess Wars IX
On December 19, Chess Wars IX was held at the Blakey Center in Glenwood. Doug Middleton was the first place winner at 3-0. He defeated his first…
General
Bronfeyn Wins December Kings and Queens
Daniel Bronfeyn won all four of his matches against all-age competition at the December 13 Kings and Queens Challenge in Wheeling. US Chess crosstables are posted. Finishing…
Youth News
Jayadeep Boya Wins ’15 Washington Scholastic
With a pre-event rating 381 points higher than his closest competition, Jayadeep Boya was a perfect 4.0 at the 2015 Washington Scholastic. The 100-player event was…
Announcements
ICA December Board Meeting Cancelled
The 2015 ICA Board Meeting slated for December 10 was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. No replacement meeting has been scheduled. ICA Election results…
General
Peruvian Wins Chicago Latino Chess Championship XXIII
The 23rd annual edition of the Chicago Latino Championship saw two South American players competing in it for the first time: Hugo Padilla and Gustavo Berenstein. The…
Youth News
Benjamin School Hosts Three-Section Scholastic
Rahul Ravisundar was the clear winner of the Junior High section at the 2015 Benjamin Scholastic held December 5 in West Chicago. 81 competed in three…