General
FM Sam Schmakel Co-Runner Up in 2014 US Open Blitz; Grandmaster Gurevich Co-Leader Through 7 Rounds in Open
FM Sam Schmakel won 11 of his 14 matches in the all-ages Blitz event at the 2014 US Open in Orlando. With this result, he was…
Youth News
Liu Ties for 6th At National Girls’, Schmakel 6th in Denker
With three wins, a loss and a pair of draws in the last two rounds, recent Whitney Young graduate Sam Schmakel’s remarkable high school chess career…
General
Former ICA President Produces Long-Awaited 6th Edition
Tournament Directors — and players alike — can finally enjoy an updated USCF rulebook after more than a decade. The Sixth Edition of the USCF’s “Official…
Youth News
Illinois Youth in USCF Top 100 — July 2014
With ascendancy above USCF ratings of 2000 for 14-year old Anshul Adve and 15-year old Jonathan Hrach, for the first time ever, Illinois has 15 junior…
General
60th Iowa Open: Early Registration Continues for 2-day Open August 16-17, 1-day RBO and Reserve
Illinois’ neighbors to the west will be hosting a diverse chess weekend August 15-17 with something for everyone. The Iowa State Chess Association, an affiliate of…
Illinois Chess Tour
Turgut, Guerra Top ’14 Chicago Class
With a rapid draw in the fifth round, IM David Guerra of Missouri and Illinois’ Tansel Turgut claimed top honors at the 2014 Chicago Class, both…
Illinois Chess Tour
Condron Prevails at DeKalb’s Orwell; 5-way Tie in Reserve
Venerable Class A-player James Condron went three-for-three after a first-round bye to earn the championship at the 4th Annual George Orwell Memorial. The June 28th event…
Announcements
Last Week to Submit 2015 IL Open Bids
This is the last week for interested parties to submit bids for the 2015 Illinois Open. Bids should be submitted to ICA Bid Chair Jeff Wiewel…
General
Illinois Sends Ten Top 10 Finishers to 2014 World Open in VA, Kochemirovskiy Wins Under 1600 Co-Championship, Chicago Kelly’s Jungo Undefeated, U1400 Co-Runner Up
The Land of Lincoln was well-represented in the Continental Chess Association’s World Open, completed July 6 in Arlington, Virginia. Over 1100 players competed in the nine-round event. Crosstables…
Youth News
Illinois Youth in USCF Top 100 — June 2014
Several changes in how the USCF processes its top 100 lists, as well as a change in personnel, lead to the delay in publication of this…