General
ICA Hosts Organizer Workshop With Tim Just (and Friends)
In conjuction with the 2017 Illinois Open held at the Crowne Plaza in Northbrook, the Illinois Chess Association hosted an underpublized “organizer’s workshop” with a…
General
GMs Georgiev and Mitkov Split $2400 at 2017 IL Open
With a gentleman’s draw in the final round, GM Vladimir Georgiev and GM Nikola Mitkov became co-champions of the 2017 Illinois Open, both with 5.5/6…
History
First IL High School Chess Champion DeFotis Passes Away
Back in the 1960’s, long before the IHSA team format and before the upsurge in chess popularity from Bobby Fischer, there was something called the…
Youth News
Illinois’ Emrikian is World U8 Champ; Xu Scores U10 Silver
By virtue of his 11th round victory against fellow-American Abhi Mishra, Aren Emrikian has won the 2017 World Cadet Under 8 competition! Aren finished with…
General
FM Sam Schmakel, WIM Viktorija Ni Enter ’17 Illinois Open; Mid-Level Entry Fee Remains Available for $10,000 Event; Author Tim Just to Present Free Organizer Workshop
With three GM’s already signed up, FM Sam Schmakel and Women’s International Master Viktorija Ni have thrown their hats into the ring for the 2017…
General
Nearly 70 Play in Inaugural CCI 2017 Chicago Cup
On the 19th and 20th of August 2017 history was made in Chicago, The history I am referring to is the first annual “Chicago Cup”…
Youth News
Almost Four Dozen Girls in US Top 100’s As of 8/17
47 Illinois girls under 18 rank in the top 100 nationwide for their respective ages, 33 holding a rating higher than 1000. Experts Shreya Mangalam,…
General
Chicago Chess Initiative Hosts 2017 Chicago Cup
Chicago Chess Initiative (CCI) is hosting the two-day Chicago Cup tournament this weekend in the south loop of Chicago. The event is offering a $2,500…
Youth News
Chicago High Schoolers Creates Chess Documentary
Seniors at the Latin School of Chicago have an opportunity to learn through non-traditional means by completing a senior project focused on their individual passions.…
General
ICA Membership Coordinator Carl Dolson Thankful For Rapid Off-Duty Policeman’s Medical Attention; ICA Is Grateful Too!
Chess teaches us about the coordination of pieces and the need to respond to threats quickly. Former ICA President, Treasurer and current Membership Coordinator Carl…