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Six Illinois Players Earn $4400 at ’15 Kings Island Open
With an outright winner and two co-champions, Illinois was well-represented at the 24th Annual Kings Island Open. Due to construction at the Kings Island resort, the…
Youth News
221 Face Off At Initial 2015-16 YCFC Event at Earle STEM
41 teams competed in the first of six YCFC events November 14 at Earle STEM Elementary on the southwest side of Chicago. The Youth Chess Foundation…
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Patel, Chen and Lal Win Sections at Kumbaya 85
With two wins and a draw, Aryoman Patel won the top section of the 85th Kumbaya conducted November 15 in Skokie. Six competed in the section.…
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George Li Tops Evanston November Tri-Level
With three wins and a draw, top-rated George Li won the 18-entrant Gold Section at the November 14 Evanston Tri-Level. George’s lone blemish was a fourth…
Youth News
Hoesley Wins 2015 Decatur Chess Challenge
Aria Hoesley won the top section (K-6) of the 49-player Decatur Chess Challenge, completed November 10 at Decatur Classical Elementary. Aria’s 3.0 score placed her a…
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“Old Timer” Perfect at Glenwood Chess Wars VII
On November 7, 17 chess warriors converged at the Blakey Center in Glenwood to do battle. When the dust had cleared, “Old Timer” George David —…
Youth News
Illinois All-Grade in Peoria: Complete Results Posted!
A successful Illinois All-Grade is in the books with 228 competitors battling it out in Peoria in ten sections on November 7. USCF crosstables have posted. Seven…
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Illinois Chess Community Loses Cindy Berry
On Wednesday, November 4, 2015, the world lost a wonderful person and our chess community lost a remarkable supporter of our sport. Cynthia (Cindy) Berry, beloved…
Youth News
Peng Ties for U12 Championship at World Youth in Greece
Illinois is well-represented at 2015 World Youth in Greece: Eight Illinois players are among the American delegation to the 2015 World Youth competition in Greece. The 11-round…
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FM Aung Zin Wins 2015 Illinois Senior Open
With a fifth-round victory over Fred Allsbrook, FIDE Master Aung Zin has claimed the Illinois Senior Champion title at the 2015 Illinois Senior Open. Crosstables have…